2000 Toyota RAV4
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.
- Complaints
- 30
- Recalls
- 3
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Vehicle speed control
Campaigns on file for 2000
None on file
23% of complaints
Complaints per year
2000: 30 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1994 | 4 |
| 1995 | 1 |
| 1996 | 47 |
| 1997 | 54 |
| 1998 | 77 |
| 1999 | 62 |
| 2000 | 30 |
| 2001 | 309 |
| 2002 | 527 |
| 2003 | 315 |
| 2004 | 154 |
| 2005 | 141 |
| 2006 | 705 |
| 2007 | 1,004 |
| 2008 | 575 |
| 2009 | 327 |
| 2010 | 400 |
| 2011 | 287 |
| 2012 | 260 |
| 2013 | 257 |
| 2014 | 197 |
| 2015 | 305 |
| 2016 | 239 |
| 2017 | 307 |
| 2018 | 332 |
| 2019 | 883 |
| 2020 | 639 |
| 2021 | 388 |
| 2022 | 145 |
| 2023 | 163 |
| 2024 | 175 |
| 2025 | 91 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Vehicle speed control
23% · 7 reportsShow complaint excerpts
I sent information previously re my mother's accident but did not have the VIN.
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-04-12
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, 2011-02-24
Gas pedal not working properly when depressed no action & then accelerates quickly.
NHTSA ODI report, 2010-03-15
Power train
17% · 5 reportsMost commonly citing manual transmission and automatic transmission.
Visibility
10% · 3 reportsMost commonly citing windshield.
Show complaint excerpts
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, 2001-02-23
Tires
10% · 3 reportsShow complaint excerpts
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, 2000-09-19
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, 2000-09-19
Wheels
10% · 3 reportsMost commonly citing space saver wheel and rim.
Safety timeline
3 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2000-09-25Power train00V211000 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…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the parking lock rod.
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2000-09-25Service brakes, air00V212000 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…
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2020-08-28Air bags20V033000 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.
Buy-smart checklist
2000 Toyota RAV4 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Vehicle speed control: 7 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 5 reports on file for this year.
- Visibility: 3 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 00V211000 · Power train
- Recall 00V212000 · Service brakes, air
- Recall 20V033000 · Air bags
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- 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 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.