2022 Toyota Rav4: Reliability Data

Source: NHTSA — 183 complaints
183
Total Complaints
10,000mi
Median Mileage
Unknown Or Other
Top Issue
23
Crash Reports

When Do Complaints Happen?

Distribution of NHTSA complaints by vehicle mileage at time of report.

4,800 25th Percentile
10,000 Median Mileage
26,000 75th Percentile

What Fails?

Most reported component issues from NHTSA complaints.

Unknown Or Other
31
Electrical System
26
Engine
23
Steering
16
Power Train
10
Body
10
Air Bags
10
Fuel/Propulsion System
9
Service Brakes
7
Vehicle Speed Control
6

Severity Assessment

23
Crashes
0
Fires
17
Injuries
0
Deaths

Sample Complaint Reports

"The fuel tank warning light comes on when the car still has over 4 gallons of gas remaining in the tank. This was confirmed by checking fuel fill versus tank size and also running vehicle well past warning light. The warning light appears to mislead drivers and is inaccurate. The actual range of ..."
"The total fuel dispensed is less than expected when the fuel nozzle automatically clicks off when refueling. [Some customer reports] have also noted the Distance to Empty" shown on the multi-information display is less than expected.""
"The total fuel dispensed is less than expected when the fuel nozzle automatically clicks off when refueling. [Some customer reports] have also noted the Distance to Empty" shown on the multi-information display is less than expected.""

Source: NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Names and identifying details omitted.

When Were Complaints Filed?

Number of complaints by the year the issue occurred.

Where Are Complaints Coming From?

Top states by complaint count.

CA: 27 FL: 19 TX: 15 VA: 11 AZ: 9 NY: 7 CT: 7 LA: 7 MI: 7 MA: 7

Toyota Rav4 — Other Years

See how this model compares across different model years.

YearComplaintsCrashes
1996544
19976110
19989222
19997518
2000346
200141828
200268249
200339224
200417923
200516831
200688037
2007123972
200870756
200939169
201049380
201140068
201235556
201332829
201426733
201539461
201628943
201740553
201842652
2019114338
202077828
202147568
202321536
202422140
20256511

Active Recalls (1)

Federal safety recalls issued for this vehicle.

Front Passenger
Campaign 22V519000 | 21/07/2022
Incorrect detection of an occupant may result in improper air bag deployment during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
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. Toyota's number for this recall is 22TA08.

General Vehicle Maintenance

Based on the most common issues reported for this vehicle.

  • Follow the manufacturer's maintenance schedule in your owner's manual
  • Don't ignore warning lights — early diagnosis prevents expensive repairs
  • Keep records of all maintenance and repairs
  • Use OEM or equivalent-quality parts for repairs
  • Address unusual noises, vibrations, or smells promptly

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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