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2018 Toyota RAV4 fuel/propulsion system problems

12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel/propulsion system on the 2018 Toyota RAV44% of all complaints for this model year.

12
Fuel/propulsion System complaints
4%
share of all complaints
median reported incident mileage
0 / 1
crash / fire reports

What owners report

  • -Fuel leaks have been occurring since we purchased the car in April 2022. The previous owners never parked on an incline, so they never experienced the issue. -Fuel leaks when the car is parked on an incline when tank is between half full and full. -Leaks occur more often based on (1) the more full…

    filed May 18, 2024

  • 1. It is not clear what component or system failed. While driving at around 70 mph, after 2-3 hours of driving, there is an audible "clunk" sound from below the car. Typically this is followed by a shuddering of the engine/transmission/power train. The car momentarily looses acceleration/speed…

    filed Nov 15, 2023

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.

Fuel/propulsion System problems in other RAV4 years

YearReportsShare
2025 RAV445%
2024 RAV432%
2023 RAV496%
2022 RAV497%
2021 RAV4216%
2020 RAV48914%
2019 RAV425429%
2017 RAV4124%
2016 RAV442%
2015 RAV4124%
2014 RAV474%
2013 RAV483%
RAV4 fuel/propulsion system problems by year →

Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.