MYRModel Year Report

2000 Toyota RAV4

▲ Better than typical
2000 Toyota RAV4
RENDERED 2026-09-17T01:53:26.826Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Toyota RAV4 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2000 highlighted. 1994: 4 complaints 1994 1995: 1 complaints 1996: 47 complaints 1997: 54 complaints 1998: 77 complaints 1998 1999: 62 complaints 2000: 30 complaints 2000 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
2000: 30 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

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 23%

23% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 7 distinct reports on file.

CRASH DEATH
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I SENT INFORMATION PREVIOUSLY RE MY MOTHER'S ACCIDENT BUT DID NOT HAVE THE VIN.

NHTSA ODI report, 20130412

Also filed under SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

TOYOTA CRASHED INTO TREE, RESULTING IN FATAL INJURIES THAT MAY BE CONSISTENT WITH HIGH SPEED ACCIDENT, NO DECELERATION. 59 YR OLD DRIVER HAD NEVER BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT BEFORE. NEW TOYOTA RAV4.

NHTSA ODI report, 20110224

GAS PEDAL NOT WORKING PROPERLY WHEN DEPRESSED NO ACTION & THEN ACCELERATES QUICKLY. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20100315

POWER TRAIN 17%

17% of complaints: power train — 5 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing manual transmission and automatic transmission.

VISIBILITY 10%

10% of complaints: visibility — 3 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing windshield.

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WINDSHIELD IS NOT HOLDING UP AS GOOD AS IT SHOULD BE. WHEN DRIVING ON ROAD, AND WHAT EVER MAY COME FLYING IN WINDSHIELD'S WAY CAN EASILY CHIP WINDSHIELD.

NHTSA ODI report, 20010223

TIRES 10%

10% of complaints: tires — 3 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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WE WERE ON VACATION AND TRAVELING THE SPEED LIMIT, 75, IN PUEBLO, CO WHEN THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE BLEW. FROM WHAT WITNESSES SAID THEY SAW SMOKE COMING FROM THAT TIRE BEFORE I LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20000919

WE WERE ON VACATION AND TRAVELING THE SPEED LIMIT, 75, IN PUEBLO, CO WHEN THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE BLEW. FROM WHAT WITNESSES SAID THEY SAW SMOKE COMING FROM THAT TIRE BEFORE I LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20000919

WHEELS 10%

10% of complaints: wheels — 3 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing space saver wheel and rim.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20000925 — power train

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY ELECTRIC VEHICLES. IF THE SUBJECT VEHICLES ARE REPEATEDLY PARKED BY PLACING THE SHIFT LEVER INTO THE "P" POSITION WITHOUT APPLYING THE PARKING BRAKE, THE PARKING

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PARKING LOCK ROD.

Campaign 00V211000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20000925 — service brakes, air

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY ELECTRIC VEHICLES. THE FRONT DISC BRAKE ROTOR, WHEN EQUIPPED WITH STEEL WHEELS, CAN DEVELOP STRESS FRACTURES IF THE LUG NUTS ARE TIGHTENED WITH EXCESSIVE TORQUE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DISC BRAKE ROTORS. IF THE VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH STEEL WHEELS, TOYOTA WILL REPLACE THE FRONT DISC BRAKE ROTORS AND STEEL WHEELS WITH NEW DISC BRAKE ROTORS AND NEW ALUMINUM

Campaign 00V212000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20200828 — air bags

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 1998-2000 RAV4, 1998-1999 RAV4 EV and Celica and 1997-1998 Supra vehicles.

Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and owners will have the option to self-inspect, or have a dealer inspect the steering wheel on their vehicle to determine if their vehicle may be equipped with an affected inflator.

Campaign 20V033000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2000 Toyota RAV4 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (7 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for visibility issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 00V211000 (power train) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 00V212000 (service brakes, air) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 20V033000 (air bags) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1996 ▲ 1997 ▲ 1999

WORST YEARS

■ 2007 ■ 2019 ■ 2006

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FAQ

Is the 2000 Toyota RAV4 reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2000 Toyota RAV4 is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2000 Toyota RAV4?

The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 23% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2000 Toyota RAV4 have?

3 recalls on file for this model year.

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