2014 Toyota Rav4: Reliability Data
Source: NHTSA — 267 complaints
267
Total Complaints
41,034mi
Median Mileage
Electrical System
Top Issue
33
Crash Reports
When Do Complaints Happen?
Distribution of NHTSA complaints by vehicle mileage at time of report.
10,459
25th Percentile
41,034
Median Mileage
74,811
75th Percentile
What Fails?
Most reported component issues from NHTSA complaints.
Electrical System
66
Unknown Or Other
42
Engine
31
Steering
19
Power Train
18
Service Brakes
13
Body
12
Air Bags
11
Exterior Lighting
8
Vehicle Speed Control
7
Severity Assessment
33
Crashes
43
Fires
34
Injuries
0
Deaths
Sample Complaint Reports
"WHEN VEHICLE IS STARTED AND PUT INTO REVERSE THE BACKUP CAMERA IS DIM AND UNVIEWABLE FOR 15 SEC. BACKING UP DURING THIS PERIOD IS OBVIOUSLY HAZARDOUS AND IT IS VERY ANNOYING TO HAVE TO WAIT UNTIL IT BECOMES VISIBLE. THIS IS RELATED TO THE WHOLE DISPLAY CONSOLE AS THE RADIO, NAV SYSTEM, AND BU CAME..."
"WHEN VEHICLE IS STARTED AND PUT INTO REVERSE THE BACKUP CAMERA IS DIM AND UNVIEWABLE FOR 15 SEC. BACKING UP DURING THIS PERIOD IS OBVIOUSLY HAZARDOUS AND IT IS VERY ANNOYING TO HAVE TO WAIT UNTIL IT BECOMES VISIBLE. THIS IS RELATED TO THE WHOLE DISPLAY CONSOLE AS THE RADIO, NAV SYSTEM, AND BU CAME..."
"NEW CAR DUNLOP TIRES HAVE SEVERE ROAD HAZARD. EVERY SMALL ROAD CONDITION MAGNIFIES INTO GREAT STEERING PROBLEM. *TR"
Source: NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Names and identifying details omitted.
When Were Complaints Filed?
Number of complaints by the year the issue occurred.
When Does Each Component Fail?
Median mileage at complaint for top components.
Electrical System
66 complaints
25th: 32,750 mi
Median: 58,500 mi
75th: 90,250 mi
Unknown Or Other
42 complaints
25th: 32,000 mi
Median: 45,000 mi
75th: 56,500 mi
Engine
31 complaints
25th: 16,250 mi
Median: 47,145 mi
75th: 101,125 mi
Steering
19 complaints
25th: 7,425 mi
Median: 47,750 mi
75th: 111,252 mi
Power Train
18 complaints
25th: 32,000 mi
Median: 58,661 mi
75th: 120,000 mi
Where Are Complaints Coming From?
Top states by complaint count.
FL: 23
CA: 23
GA: 19
TX: 19
OH: 16
NY: 15
IL: 13
PA: 13
NJ: 11
IN: 10
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Active Recalls (4)
Federal safety recalls issued for this vehicle.
Equipment
Campaign 14V828000 | 30/12/2014
Accessories that detach from a vehicle may result in a vehicle crash and/or personal injury.
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.
Trailer Hitches
Campaign 15V011000 | 16/01/2015
If the system incorrectly detects an electrical short and turns off the trailer lights while the trailer is being towed at night, there is an increased risk of a crash.
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. SET's number for this recall is SET-15A.
Electric Power Assist System
Campaign 15V144000 | 13/03/2015
An unexpected loss of power steering increases the risk of a crash.
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. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-433
12V/24V/48V Battery
Campaign 23V734000 | 01/11/2023
A battery short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
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. Additional owner notification letters will be mailed in phases, phase 2 will begin on May 14, 2025, and phase 3 in
Maintain Your Electrical System
Based on the most common issues reported for this vehicle.
- Clean battery terminals annually with baking soda and water
- Replace the battery every 3-5 years before it leaves you stranded
- Don't leave accessories running with the engine off
- Check for corroded ground connections if you have intermittent electrical issues
- Replace dim headlights promptly — they're a safety issue and a wiring symptom
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Data source: View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov | NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Public domain.
Methodology: Complaint counts and mileage distributions are computed directly from consumer-reported NHTSA complaints. This data represents reported issues, not failure rates — vehicles without complaints are not represented. Full methodology.
Data through: 2026-03-28