MYRModel Year Report

2022 Toyota RAV4

▲ Better than typical
2022 Toyota RAV4
RENDERED 2026-09-17T05:40:37.709Z

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, 2022 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: 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
2022: 143 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.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 27%

27% of complaints: electrical system — 38 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing adas.

CRASH INJURY DEATH
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COMPONENT: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM / TELEMATICS (DCM)The vehicle suffers from a documented manufacturing defect involving the Data Communication Module (DCM/Telematics system, Calibration N01D14B4644).

NHTSA ODI report, 20260710

ENGINE 19%

19% of complaints: engine — 27 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
STEERING 13%

13% of complaints: steering — 19 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
STRUCTURE 13%

13% of complaints: structure — 18 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing body and door.

CRASH INJURY
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 10%

10% of complaints: forward collision avoidance — 14 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing warnings and automatic emergency braking.

CRASH INJURY
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Problemas con el sistema de precolosion falla del sensor el carro es inseguro e tenido 2 incidentes donde el sistema no responde ni se activa antes del impacto problemas con el motor, estabilidad del carro, conteo de velocidad, frenos, llantas,...

NHTSA ODI report, 20231220

Also filed under BACK OVER PREVENTION and VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20220912 — air bags

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022 Rav4, Rav4 Hybrid, and Rav4 Prime vehicles.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair the front passenger seat, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 2, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331.

Campaign 22V519000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2022 Toyota RAV4 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (38 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine issues (27 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for steering issues (19 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 22V519000 (air bags) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2000 ▲ 1996 ▲ 1997

WORST YEARS

■ 2007 ■ 2019 ■ 2006

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FAQ

Is the 2022 Toyota RAV4 reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2022 Toyota RAV4 is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2022 Toyota RAV4?

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 27% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2022 Toyota RAV4 have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

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