2024 Toyota Rav4
Common Problems
Ranked from 52 federal NHTSA complaints and 1 recalls. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
12 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
Engine Stall at Idle Due to Stop-Start System Failure
17complaintsMedium severityEngineThe engine stalls at idle when the vehicle is in stop-and-go traffic or idling, often accompanied by a 'steering power low' warning.
$150–$900est. stop-start system diagnosis · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotes - 2
Forward Collision Avoidance System Failure
7complaintsHigh severityOtherThe forward collision avoidance system malfunctions, leading to the loss of critical safety features.
- 3
Engine Stalling During Rainy Conditions
6complaintsHigh severityEngineThe engine stalls during rainy conditions, often requiring multiple attempts to restart and displaying a 'not ready to drive' message.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 4
Pre-Collision Warning Light Malfunction
6complaintsSafety riskOtherThe pre-collision warning light malfunctions, sometimes illuminating and then going off without a clear cause.
$100–$250est. professional diagnosis · 1–2 hrs laborGet local quotes - 5
Steering Power Low Warning During Rainy Conditions
4complaintsMedium severityElectricalThe vehicle displays a 'steering power low' warning during rainy conditions, often followed by engine stalling and inability to start.
Related recall: 25V595000
- 6
Sunroof Malfunction
4complaintsHigh severityOtherThe sunroof suddenly explodes or cracks, causing significant damage to the interior of the vehicle.
- 7
Unintended Acceleration During Low-Speed Maneuvers
4complaintsSafety riskEngineThe vehicle experiences unintended acceleration during low-speed maneuvers such as parking or turning, leading to potential crashes.
- 8
Electrical Display Issues
3complaintsMedium severityElectricalThe 12.3-inch multimedia display frequently goes blank while driving, causing distraction and potential accidents.
$200–$1,500est. infotainment unit service · 0.5–3 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 25V595000
- 10
Steering Power Loss During Rainy Conditions
2complaintsMedium severitySteeringThe steering power becomes low or the car stops with a warning message during rainy conditions, especially after idling in a wet environment.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 11
Steering Power Low Due to Wiper Operation
2complaintsMedium severitySteeringThe power steering system malfunctions when the wipers are operated for extended periods.
- 12
Steering Pull to One Side
2complaintsMedium severitySteeringThe vehicle randomly pulls to one side after starting or cold-soaking, requiring constant correction.
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.