2014 Toyota RAV4
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.
- Complaints
- 197
- Recalls
- 4
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- Electrical system
Campaigns on file for 2014
Opened by NHTSA
35% of complaints
Complaints per year
2014: 197 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.
Electrical system
35% · 69 reportsMost commonly citing instrument cluster/panel and 12v/24v/48v battery.
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, 2023-09-20
Also filed under Steering
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, 2018-01-31
Also filed under Electronic stability control (esc) and exterior lighting
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, 2014-07-16
Also filed under Latches/locks/linkages
Engine
16% · 31 reportsSteering
11% · 21 reportsShow complaint excerpts
The contact owns a 2014 Toyota Rav4. While driving at various speeds, the steering wheel became difficult to turn, with several unknown warning lights illuminated. The failure was intermittent.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-03
Power train
10% · 20 reportsShow 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, 2023-09-07
Structure
9% · 18 reportsMost commonly citing body and hatchback/liftgate.
Show complaint excerpts
Request for Investigation â 2014 Toyota RAV4 Airbag Non-Deployment On [XXX], at approximately [XXX]., the vehicle was involved in a traffic collision in Lakeland, Florida.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-04
Also filed under Air bags
Safety timeline
4 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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2015-02-23Equipment14V828000 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.
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2015-03-17Exterior lighting, trailer hitches15V011000 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.
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2015-05-07Steering15V144000 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.
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2021-02-25Preliminary evaluationClosed 2024-08-12 Battery Hold Down Bracket Thermal Events
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2024-12-27Electrical system23V734000 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.
Buy-smart checklist
2014 Toyota RAV4 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 69 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 31 reports on file for this year.
- Steering: 21 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 14V828000 · Equipment
- Recall 15V011000 · Exterior lighting, trailer hitches
- Recall 15V144000 · Steering
- Recall 23V734000 · Electrical system
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- 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 35% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2014 Toyota RAV4 have?
- 4 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.