What is the most common problem with Toyota RAV4? Is it the engine, transmissions, electronics, suspension or reliability? Owner experience in our forum, or the number of recalls involving specific car parts, may provide the answer.
Recent Toyota RAV4 Problems
TOYOTA RAV4 (2020 – 2021) – THE EMERGENCY CALLING SYSTEM
TOYOTA RAV4 (27/08/2020 – 15/03/2021) RECALL: Problem description: The emergency calling system (eCall) may not function when required.
TOYOTA RAV4 (2015 – 2018) – THE EGR COOLER
TOYOTA RAV4 (12/06/2015 – 31/05/2018) RECALL: Problem description: A possibility that the Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) cooler could develop an internal coolant leak.
TOYOTA RAV4 (1997 – 1999) – TAKATA AIRBAG INFLATOR
TOYOTA RAV4 (05/06/1997 – 31/08/1999) RECALL: Problem description: The absorption of moisture into the driver’s airbag propellant could lead to slow deployment or inflator rupture.
If you wish to know more about possible problems of a specific car (e.g. real mileage, potential traffic accidents damages, odometer rollback, repairs, etc.), then we suggest going to HPI-Check.
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Latest EU Rapex Toyota RAV4 Problems
- Toyota RAV4 (2022 – 2025)on 16/08/2025
A flaw in the vehicle’s combination meter programming causes it to deteriorate its memory. Due to this the display of the monitor may not work, removing […]
- Toyota RAV4 (1999 – 2017)on 07/07/2024
The propellant in the driver airbag may deteriorate over time. If the airbags deploy, it could result in fragments from the inflator injuring the vehicle’s […]
- Toyota RAV4 (2019 – 2023)on 31/03/2024
The design of the accessory immobilizer is not robust enough. It allows the vehicle to be in ‘Ready ON’ mode even when no match is found between the […]
Currently 7104 Recalls