Complaints
61
Crashes
10
Fires
2
Injuries
7
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1997 Toyota Rav4 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#17 complaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
#25 complaints
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Avg mileage:141,000 mi
#34 complaints
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Avg mileage:120,667 mi
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1997 Toyota Rav4.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 7 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 5 | — | — | 141,000 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 4 | — | — | 120,667 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 3 | 2 | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS | 3 | — | — | 136,973 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 2 | 2 | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| ENGINE | 2 | — | — | 81,982 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 2 | — | — | 108,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) | 1 | — | — | 113,000 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | 1 | — | — | — | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 1 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 | — | — | 100,000 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| SEATS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER | 1 | — | — | 113,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 | — | — | — |
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