2014 Toyota RAV4

● Typical for this model

2014 Toyota RAV4
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:39:04.092Z

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

2014: 194 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	314
2004	153
2005	141
2006	704
2007	1003
2008	575
2009	327
2010	400
2011	286
2012	260
2013	255
2014	194
2015	302
2016	234
2017	301
2018	327
2019	867
2020	624
2021	375
2022	132
2023	140
2024	161
2025	69

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 34%

34% of complaints: electrical system — 66 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY

Show complaint excerpts

My daughter was exiting the the freeway on off ramp and turning right. The car lost electrical power without any warnings on dash or notification. When she tried to turn the steering wheel she was unable to due to loss of power steering.

NHTSA ODI report, 20230920

I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN THE CAR SHUT OFF COMPLETELY AND TURNED ON AND OFF REPEATEDLY, AND INSTANTANEOUS FOR A FEW SECONDS (LIKE IT WAS BLINKING) SUPER FAST. EVERYTHING WAS GOING ON AND OFF.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180131

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2014 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DEALER ADVISED THAT THE ON AND OFF BUTTON TO THE BLUETOOTH THAT WAS STANDARD WITH THE VEHICLE SHOULD SHUT ON AND OFF BY USING THE POWER BUTTON.

NHTSA ODI report, 20140716

ENGINE 16%

16% of complaints: engine — 31 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE

POWER TRAIN 10%

10% of complaints: power train — 20 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY

Show complaint excerpts

The contact owned a 2014 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated while driving 25 MPH, it was noticed that there was smoke coming from under the hood of the vehicle, and the vehicle lost motive power.

NHTSA ODI report, 20230907

STEERING 10%

10% of complaints: steering — 19 distinct reports on file.

FIRE

Show complaint excerpts

NHTSA ODI report, 20230920

SERVICE BRAKES 8%

8% of complaints: service brakes — 15 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20150223 — equipment

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Toyota 4Runner, Tacoma, FJ Cruiser, Land Cruiser, RAV4, Scion FRS, and XB vehicles.

Remedy: SET will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the affected bolts, free of charge. The recall began February 23, 2015. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall is SET-14B.

Campaign 14V828000 — check if this car was fixed

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

R 20150507 — steering

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2015 Camry, Camry Hybrid, Highlander, and Highlander Hybrid, and 2014-2015 Rav4 vehicles.

Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the serial number of the EPS ECU or steering column assembly. If the number is within the affected range, the EPS ECU will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on May 7, 2015.

Campaign 15V144000 — 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

2014 Toyota RAV4 — pre-purchase inspection

Test/inspect for electrical system issues (66 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for engine issues (31 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for power train issues (20 reports on file for this year).
Verify recall 14V828000 (equipment) has been completed.
Verify recall 15V011000 (exterior lighting, trailer hitches) has been completed.
Verify recall 15V144000 (steering) has been completed.
Verify recall 23V734000 (electrical system) has been completed.

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2000 ▲ 1996 ▲ 1997

WORST YEARS

■ 2007 ■ 2019 ■ 2006

See all years ranked →

FAQ

Is the 2014 Toyota RAV4 reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2014 Toyota RAV4 is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2014 Toyota RAV4?

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 34% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2014 Toyota RAV4 have?

4 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.