MYRModel Year Report

1994 Toyota RAV4

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1994 Toyota RAV4
RENDERED 2026-09-17T05:40:16.978Z

Only 4 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 4 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Toyota RAV4 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1994 highlighted. 1994: 4 complaints 1994 1995: 1 complaints 1996: 47 complaints 1997: 54 complaints 1998: 77 complaints 1998 1999: 62 complaints 2000: 30 complaints 2001: 309 complaints 2002: 527 complaints 2002 2003: 314 complaints 2004: 154 complaints 2005: 141 complaints 2006: 704 complaints 2006 2007: 1004 complaints 2008: 575 complaints 2009: 327 complaints 2010: 400 complaints 2010 2011: 287 complaints 2012: 260 complaints 2013: 257 complaints 2014: 197 complaints 2014 2015: 303 complaints 2016: 238 complaints 2017: 307 complaints 2018: 331 complaints 2018 2019: 876 complaints 2020: 634 complaints 2021: 385 complaints 2022: 143 complaints 2022 2023: 153 complaints 2024: 172 complaints 2025: 85 complaints 2025
1994: 4 complaints
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YearComplaints
19944
19951
199647
199754
199877
199962
200030
2001309
2002527
2003314
2004154
2005141
2006704
20071004
2008575
2009327
2010400
2011287
2012260
2013257
2014197
2015303
2016238
2017307
2018331
2019876
2020634
2021385
2022143
2023153
2024172
202585

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 4 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

AIR BAGS

2 of 4 total reports mention: air bags, most commonly citing frontal.

CRASH
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WHILE DRIVING AT 50 MPH VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONT COLLISION WITH A DEER. UPON IMPACT, NEITHER OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED ALSO, NO AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT APPEARED PRIOR TO THE CRASH. DRIVER WAS WEARING SEAT BELT. THERE WAS A POLICE REPORT. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20040220

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V033000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20200623

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

1 of 4 total reports mentions: fuel system, gasoline.

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AS I WAS DRIVING HOME (APPROX. 30 MILE DRIVE), I WAS HEARING SOMETHING THAT WAS THUMPING, THINKING IT WAS JUST MY SEAT BELT HANGING OUT THE DOOR.

NHTSA ODI report, 20140304

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

1 of 4 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling.

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THE CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY, CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING THE VEHICLE SHUT DOWN. DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. TS DEALER REPLACED VALVES AND CONSUMER DRIVES VEHICLE WITH THE OVERDRIVE ON.

NHTSA ODI report, 20030117

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1994 Toyota RAV4 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

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FAQ

Is the 1994 Toyota RAV4 reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 1994 Toyota RAV4?

The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1994 Toyota RAV4 have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.