2019 Toyota Rav4
Common Problems
Ranked from 353 federal NHTSA complaints and 5 recalls. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
9 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.
- 1
Coolant Bypass Valve Failure
147complaintsHigh severityEngineThe coolant bypass valve is failing, leading to engine overheating and requiring expensive repairs.
Related recall: 20V064000
- 2
Fuel tank unable to fill to advertised capacity
118complaintsHigh severityFuel systemThe fuel tank can only be filled to about 9 gallons out of an advertised 14.5 gallons, severely reducing driving range.
$300–$1,200est. fuel line/tank repair · 2–6 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 20V682000
- 3
Fuel gauge inaccurate or underestimates remaining range
96complaintsSafety riskFuel systemThe fuel gauge underestimates the amount of fuel remaining, leading to shorter driving ranges than advertised.
Related recall: 20V682000
- 4
Engine Maintenance Light Persistent
88complaintsSafety riskEngineThe 'Engine Maintenance Required' light persists despite no codes being present, indicating a coolant bypass valve issue.
Related recall: 20V064000
- 5
Transmission and Engine Issues
9complaintsHigh severityTransmissionMultiple reports of transmission and engine problems, including stalling and malfunctioning systems.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotes - 6
Door Sealing Issues
4complaintsMedium severityOtherWater leaks into the doors during heavy rains, causing water accumulation and potential electrical failures.
Related recalls: 19V503000, 19V244000
- 7
Power Steering Issues
4complaintsMedium severitySteeringPower steering issues occur, including loss of power steering fluid and malfunctioning power steering units.
$200–$1,500est. power-steering / eps repair · 1–6 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 20V373000
- 8
Structural Component Failure
3complaintsHigh severityOtherStructural components such as liftgate hinges and rear hatch hinges fail, risking injury and vehicle instability.
Related recalls: 19V503000, 19V244000
- 9
Coolant system failure
2complaintsHigh severityEngineThe coolant bypass valve fails, leading to engine overheating and potential coolant leaks into the electrical harness, posing a safety hazard.
Related recall: 20V064000
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.