MYRModel Year Report

2013 Toyota RAV4

● Typical for this model
2013 Toyota RAV4
BUILT 2026-09-02

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of 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, 2013 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: 1003 complaints 2008: 575 complaints 2009: 327 complaints 2010: 400 complaints 2010 2011: 287 complaints 2012: 260 complaints 2013: 257 complaints 2013 2014: 197 complaints 2014 2015: 303 complaints 2016: 237 complaints 2017: 305 complaints 2018: 330 complaints 2018 2019: 875 complaints 2020: 630 complaints 2021: 382 complaints 2022: 141 complaints 2022 2023: 150 complaints 2024: 170 complaints 2025: 81 complaints 2025
2013: 257 complaints
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YearComplaints
19944
19951
199647
199754
199877
199962
200030
2001309
2002527
2003314
2004154
2005141
2006704
20071003
2008575
2009327
2010400
2011287
2012260
2013257
2014197
2015303
2016237
2017305
2018330
2019875
2020630
2021382
2022141
2023150
2024170
202581

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

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

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 29%

29% of complaints: electrical system — 75 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing instrument cluster/panel and speedometer/odometer.

FIRE INJURY
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The system that failed is the 12-volt battery hold-down assembly and associated electrical infrastructure, exactly as described under NHTSA Safety Recall Campaign Number 23V-729 (Toyota Recalls 23TA13 / 23TB13).

NHTSA ODI report, 20260824

ENGINE 11%

11% of complaints: engine — 29 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE
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Pulled into driveway, turned off car. Entered house within a couple of minutes front end of car burst into flames. Fire Dept. was called to put out fire. Car was towed to Newburgh NY for insurance adjustor inspection.

NHTSA ODI report, 20231229

POWER TRAIN 11%

11% of complaints: power train — 29 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing torque converter.

CRASH INJURY
STRUCTURE 11%

11% of complaints: structure — 28 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing body and door.

CRASH FIRE
SERVICE BRAKES 9%

9% of complaints: service brakes — 23 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH INJURY
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2013 TOYOTA RAV4. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO REVERSE, THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED UNINTENDED ACCELERATION. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO STOP THE VEHICLE, BUT THE BRAKES CEASED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20171116

Also filed under VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20150317 — exterior lighting, trailer hitches

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Toyota Rav4 vehicles manufactured June 1, 2013, to December 29, 2014, and equipped with an accessory trailer light module.

Remedy: SET will notify owners, and dealers will replace the trailer light module with a new unit with corrected software, free of charge. The recall began on March 17, 2015. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226.

Campaign 15V011000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20210225 — PE (closed 20240812)

Battery Hold Down Bracket Thermal Events

R 20241227 — electrical system

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2013-2018 RAV4 vehicles.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the battery clamp sub-assembly, battery tray, and positive terminal cover, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed December 27, 2024, to 2013-2014 RAV4 owners.

Campaign 23V734000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2013 Toyota RAV4 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (75 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine issues (29 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (29 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 15V011000 (exterior lighting, trailer hitches) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 23V734000 (electrical system) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 2013 Toyota RAV4 reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2013 Toyota RAV4 is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2013 Toyota RAV4?

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 29% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2013 Toyota RAV4 have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.