Toyota RAV4 problems by year

9,360 owner complaints filed with NHTSA across 31 Toyota RAV4 model years. Last verified Sep 23, 2026. Complaint totals are lifetime counts — years that have been on the road longer accumulate more reports.

Years with the most complaints

2007 (1,004), 2019 (877), 2006 (704), 2020 (634)

Years with notably fewer complaints

1996 (47), 1997 (54), 1998 (77), 1999 (62), 2000 (30)

Year	Complaints	Recalls	Most reported problem
2025 Limited reporting history	86	3	Unknown / Other
2024 Limited reporting history	174	3	Unknown / Other
2023 Limited reporting history	153	3	Electrical System
2022	144	1	Electrical System
2021	385	1	Air Bags
2020 Most complained	634	6	Engine
2019 Most complained	877	7	Fuel/propulsion System
2018	331	3	Electrical System
2017	307	3	Electrical System
2016	239	3	Electrical System
2015	304	4	Electrical System
2014	197	4	Electrical System
2013	257	2	Electrical System
2012	260	5	Visibility/wiper
2011	287	11	Vehicle Speed Control
2010	400	14	Suspension
2009	327	15	Vehicle Speed Control
2008	575	14	Engine
2007 Most complained	1,004	14	Steering
2006 Most complained	704	11	Steering
2005	141	5	Air Bags
2004	154	2	Air Bags
2003	314	0	Power Train
2002	527	0	Power Train
2001	309	0	Power Train
2000 Fewer complaints	30	3	Vehicle Speed Control
1999 Fewer complaints	62	3	Air Bags
1998 Fewer complaints	77	3	Air Bags
1997 Fewer complaints	54	0	Engine and Engine Cooling
1996 Fewer complaints	47	0	Service Brakes, Hydraulic
1994	4	0	—

How to read this. Complaints are unverified reports owners file with NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation, counted once per case number. Raw totals are not adjusted for sales volume, and recent model years have had less time on the road. “Most complained” flags years well above the model’s median; treat it as a signal for deeper research, not a verdict. This page is not affiliated with Toyota.