2010 Toyota Rav4
Common Problems
Ranked from 155 federal NHTSA complaints and 7 recalls. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
11 Common Problems
Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.
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Sudden vehicle acceleration
67complaintsSafety riskTransmissionThe vehicle accelerates suddenly, even with the brake pressed, causing potential crashes.
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Suspension failure causing vehicle instability at high speeds
27complaintsSafety riskSuspensionThe rear lower suspension arms failed, causing the vehicle to shake and lose control at speeds of 45-50 mph.
$150–$1,200est. suspension diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recalls: 16V596000, 12V373000, 13V383000
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Suspension Recall Issues
22complaintsSafety riskSuspensionRear lower suspension arm recall parts are unavailable, leading to alignment issues and potential loss of control.
$150–$1,200est. suspension diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recalls: 16V596000, 12V373000, 13V383000
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Engine Stall and Acceleration Issues
16complaintsMedium severityEngineEngine stalling and acceleration issues occur due to transmission and electronic stability control malfunctions.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 6
Engine stalls during driving
12complaintsHigh severityEngineThe engine stalls during driving, causing the vehicle to unexpectedly stop.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 7
Airbag Deployment Issues
7complaintsSafety riskElectricalTakata airbags failed to deploy during collisions, leading to injuries and potential fatalities.
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Brake override system failure
2complaintsSafety riskOtherThe brake override system can fail, preventing the driver from stopping the vehicle when the accelerator is pressed.
$150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recalls: 16V096000, 13V123000, 10V036000, 10V035000
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Engine check engine light and stability control issues
2complaintsMedium severityEngineEngine check engine light and stability control issues occurred due to a malfunctioning charcoal canister, requiring multiple repairs.
$100–$250est. professional diagnosis · 1–2 hrs laborGet local quotes - 11
Steering lock and loss of control
2complaintsHigh severitySteeringSteering locks up suddenly at high speeds, causing the vehicle to lose control and potentially crash.
$200–$1,500est. power-steering / eps repair · 1–6 hrs laborGet local quotes
Other years & sources
Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.