MYRModel Year Report

2023 Toyota RAV4

▲ Better than typical
2023 Toyota RAV4
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:04:22.769Z

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, 2023 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: 153 complaints 2005: 141 complaints 2006: 704 complaints 2006 2007: 1003 complaints 2008: 575 complaints 2009: 327 complaints 2010: 400 complaints 2010 2011: 286 complaints 2012: 260 complaints 2013: 255 complaints 2014: 194 complaints 2014 2015: 302 complaints 2016: 234 complaints 2017: 301 complaints 2018: 327 complaints 2018 2019: 867 complaints 2020: 624 complaints 2021: 375 complaints 2022: 132 complaints 2022 2023: 140 complaints 2023 2024: 161 complaints 2025: 69 complaints 2025
2023: 140 complaints
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YearComplaints
19944
19951
199647
199754
199877
199962
200030
2001309
2002527
2003314
2004153
2005141
2006704
20071003
2008575
2009327
2010400
2011286
2012260
2013255
2014194
2015302
2016234
2017301
2018327
2019867
2020624
2021375
2022132
2023140
2024161
202569

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 26%

26% of complaints: electrical system — 37 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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Yesterday I drove an hour in the rain for the first time in my brand new 2023 rav4.

NHTSA ODI report, 20221229

STEERING 18%

18% of complaints: steering — 25 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE
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Yesterday I drove an hour in the rain for the first time in my brand new 2023 rav4.

NHTSA ODI report, 20221229

ENGINE 16%

16% of complaints: engine — 22 distinct reports on file.

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Yesterday I drove an hour in the rain for the first time in my brand new 2023 rav4.

NHTSA ODI report, 20221229

SERVICE BRAKES 12%

12% of complaints: service brakes — 17 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
POWER TRAIN 7%

7% of complaints: power train — 10 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20230818 — tires

Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (GST) is recalling certain 2023 Toyota RAV4 vehicles equipped with 17" black alloy accessory wheels. During installation of the alloy wheels, the tire valve stem may have been improperly installed or damaged.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the wheel valve stems and replace the load carrying capacity modification labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 18, 2023.

Campaign 23V485000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20251205 — back over prevention

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Toyota, Lexus, and Subaru Solterra vehicles equipped with a Panoramic View Monitor (PVM) system. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models.

Remedy: Dealers will update the parking assist software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed January 2, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TB13 and 25LB06.

Campaign 25V744000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20251205 — electrical system

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Toyota Venza, 2023-2025 RAV4 Prime, RAV4, Highlander, GR Corolla, Crown, 2024-2025 Lexus TX, LS, Toyota Tacoma, Grand Highlander, and 2025 Lexus RX, Toyota Crown...

Remedy: Dealers will update the instrument panel software over-the-air (OTA) for non-PHEV vehicles, free of charge. For PHEV vehicles, dealers will inspect the instrument panel assembly, and either replace it, or update the software, free of charge.

Campaign 25V595000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2023 Toyota RAV4 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (37 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for steering issues (25 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine issues (22 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 23V485000 (tires) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 25V744000 (back over prevention) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 25V595000 (electrical system) 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 2023 Toyota RAV4 reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2023 Toyota RAV4 is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2023 Toyota RAV4?

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 26% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2023 Toyota RAV4 have?

3 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.