2024 Toyota RAV4

▲ Better than typical

2024 Toyota RAV4
RENDERED 2026-09-17T05:40:58.548Z

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

2024: 172 complaints

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Year	Complaints
1994	4
1995	1
1996	47
1997	54
1998	77
1999	62
2000	30
2001	309
2002	527
2003	314
2004	154
2005	141
2006	704
2007	1004
2008	575
2009	327
2010	400
2011	287
2012	260
2013	257
2014	197
2015	303
2016	238
2017	307
2018	331
2019	876
2020	634
2021	385
2022	143
2023	153
2024	172
2025	85

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

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

ENGINE 22%

22% of complaints: engine — 37 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

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On the [XXX] I purchased a TOYOTA RAV4 XLE AWB I VIN: [XXX] from Brampton East Toyota, 2 Maritime Ontario Blvd, Brampton, ON L6S 0C2 Canada.

NHTSA ODI report, 20240408

Also filed under ELECTRICAL SYSTEM and STEERING

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 19%

19% of complaints: electrical system — 32 distinct reports on file.

CRASH

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Toyota addresses a front transfer case issue (groan/buzzing noise) on certain 2019â2020 RAV4 AWD vehicles (specifically Adventure and Limited grades) through a Voluntary Emissions Recall / Customer Support Program (No. 20TE03) o

NHTSA ODI report, 20260715

Also filed under POWER TRAIN

STEERING 15%

15% of complaints: steering — 26 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 12%

12% of complaints: forward collision avoidance — 20 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic emergency braking and warnings.

CRASH INJURY

SERVICE BRAKES 10%

10% of complaints: service brakes — 17 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH INJURY

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20250123 — service brakes, hydraulic, wheels

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2024 RAV4 and 2025 Lexus NX vehicles.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and tighten the front brake caliper mounting bracket and hub bearing bolts, as necessary, free of charge. In addition, any damaged components will be replaced, free of charge.

Campaign 24V911000 — 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

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