2023 Toyota Rav4
Common Problems
Ranked from 57 federal NHTSA complaints and 1 recalls. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
8 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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Engine Stall at Idle Due to Stop-Start System Failure
18complaintsSafety riskEngineThe engine unexpectedly stalls at idle, often in stop-start conditions, leading to difficulty restarting.
$150–$900est. stop-start system diagnosis · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotes - 2
Power Steering Malfunction Leading to Engine Shutdown
13complaintsHigh severitySteeringThe power steering system malfunctions, causing the engine to shut off and leading to loss of steering control.
$200–$1,500est. power-steering / eps repair · 1–6 hrs laborGet local quotes - 3
Steering Wheel Becomes Heavy During Rain
11complaintsSafety riskSteeringDuring heavy rain, the steering wheel becomes heavy and difficult to control, potentially leading to loss of vehicle control.
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Sunroof Glass Shattering
11complaintsSafety riskOtherThe sunroof glass shatters without apparent cause, posing a risk of injury from flying glass fragments.
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Electrical system failures affecting multiple vehicle functions
8complaintsMedium severityElectricalFrequent electrical system failures causing display screens to go black, navigation system malfunctions, and other intermittent issues.
Related recall: 25V595000
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Brake system failures leading to loss of control
7complaintsHigh severityBrakesBrake system failures, including sudden loss of power and unexpected acceleration, posing a significant safety risk.
$150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotes - 8
Unexpected Acceleration
6complaintsSafety riskEngineThe car unexpectedly accelerates on its own, causing loss of control and potential collisions.
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.