Recalls
Safety issues the manufacturer must repair for free. A recall means confirm the fix was done, not walk away.
No recalls on record for this model
No safety recalls were found in this dataset. It is still worth entering the exact VIN on NHTSA before purchase, since recalls can be added at any time.
Owner complaints by system
Unverified reports owners filed with NHTSA, grouped by the part of the car. Useful for spotting patterns. Open a group to read recent examples.
Engine & powertrain
116
Most reports here involve unintended acceleration. Of these, 20 mention a crash, 6 mention an injury.
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I was about to accelerate on a main avenue, made a clunking sound and came to a halt. Couldn't pull over safely. Investigated by mechanic, said the Transmission exploded, and the differential gears broke. No warning lights.
Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11727791 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov
Electrical & infotainment
11
Most reports here involve software faults.
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I have a 2010 Toyota rav4 limited and sometimes the car starts and sometimes it doesn’t but all the light come on but the car itself doesn’t start I replaced the battery, starter, starter safety switch but it still doesn’t start sometimes
Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11507320 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov
Brakes
51
Most reports here involve unintended acceleration. Of these, 19 mention a crash, 1 mention an injury.
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The contact owns a 2010 Toyota RAV4. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and approaching a stop light, with the brake pedal depressed to the floorboard the vehicle failed to stop as intended. As a result, the contact rear-ended the vehicle ahead. The air bags did not deploy. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. A police report was filed and injuries were not reported. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 113,000.
Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11623839 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov
Steering, suspension & tires
113
Most reports here involve loss of steering. Of these, 5 mention a crash, 2 mention an injury.
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The contact owns a 2010 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V383000 (Suspension) in 2015. The contact stated that in 2015 while driving at an undisclosed speed, the low tire pressure warning light illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to a tire dealer, and it was determined that the rear tires were worn and needed to be replaced. The contact replaced all four tires. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that in 2020 the low tire pressure and the traction control warning light illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to another tire dealer who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the rear tires were worn and needed to be replaced. The contact was advised that the rear tires could not be aligned because of the rear suspension arms, that was causing the quick wear of the tires. The vehicle was repaired. The vehicle was taken to a tire dealer in 2024 and observed that the low tire pressure and traction control warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was shaking while driving at various speeds prior to the warning lights being illuminated. The contact was informed that the rear tires could not be aligned due to a failure with the rear suspension arms. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and advised the contact to take the vehicle to a dealer. The contact took the vehicle to a local dealer who aligned the front wheels, but the rear tires could not be aligned. The contact informed the dealer about NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V383000 (Suspension) and was informed that the recall had been completed. The failure mileage was approximately 86,000.
Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11682455 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov
Airbags & seat belts
37
Most reports here involve airbags not deploying. Of these, 13 mention a crash, 17 mention an injury.
Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11514716 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov
Structure & body
25
Most reports here involve corrosion.
Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11730648 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov
Other systems
47
Most reports here involve unintended acceleration. Of these, 1 mention an injury.
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Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2010 Toyota Rav4. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 111,000, and at the time of registration, it was discovered that the mileage was 290,055.
Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11734431 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov