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2022 Toyota Rav4
Common Problems

Ranked from 44 federal NHTSA complaints. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.

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High severity
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Medium
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Low

10 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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  1. 1

    Door Lock Actuator Malfunction

    12complaints
    High severityOther

    The door lock actuators fail, preventing proper locking and unlocking of doors, posing a significant safety hazard.

    $200–$600est. door lock/latch repair · 1–2.5 hrs labor
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  2. 2

    Steering wheel peeling and chipping

    8complaints
    High severitySteering

    The steering wheel begins to peel and chip, affecting the driver's control.

  3. 3

    Electrical System Issues

    6complaints
    Medium severityElectrical

    The infotainment system frequently malfunctions, leading to reboots, screen blanks, and loss of connectivity.

  4. 4

    Engine Stall and Power Steering Issues

    6complaints
    High severityEngine

    The engine occasionally stalls and the power steering system fails, leading to a loss of vehicle control.

    $200–$1,500est. power-steering / eps repair · 1–6 hrs labor
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  5. 5

    Engine stalls in heavy rain

    4complaints
    Medium severityEngine

    The engine stalls and the car turns off when driving in heavy rain.

    $150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs labor
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  6. 6

    Windshield Cracking Without Impact

    3complaints
    Low severityOther

    Windshields of 2022 Toyota RAV4s are cracking without any apparent impact or external force.

  7. 7

    Forward Collision Avoidance System Failure

    2complaints
    Medium severityElectrical

    Forward collision avoidance systems in 2022 Toyota RAV4s fail to function properly, increasing the risk of collisions.

  8. 8

    Infotainment system malfunctions

    2complaints
    Low severityElectrical

    The infotainment system becomes unresponsive, affecting the driver's ability to use the radio and navigation.

    $200–$1,500est. infotainment unit service · 0.5–3 hrs labor
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  9. 9

    Power lift-gate malfunctions

    2complaints
    Low severityOther

    The power lift-gate lowers unexpectedly without user input, posing a safety risk.

  10. 10

    Unintended Acceleration

    2complaints
    High severityOther

    Several instances of unintended acceleration leading to collisions or near-collisions in 2022 Toyota RAV4s.

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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.