Worst 2014 Toyota RAV4 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Electrical Faults
Engine Problems
Transmission / Drivetrain
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2014 Toyota RAV4.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 66 | 3 | 16 | 86,969 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 31 | 2 | 14 | 63,757 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 20 | 1 | 1 | 71,901 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 19 | — | 3 | 64,767 mi | |
| Brakes | 15 | 4 | 1 | 18,221 mi | |
| Body Structure | 12 | 4 | — | 24,640 mi | |
| Airbags | 11 | 11 | — | 28,482 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 8 | — | 1 | 44,000 mi | |
| Fuel System | 7 | — | 1 | 9,690 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 7 | 4 | — | 20,110 mi | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 6 | — | — | 39,625 mi | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 3 | 2 | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Instrument Cluster | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Sunroof/Moonroof | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention:Warnings:External/Pedestrian Alert | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Other Equipment | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Electrical:Infotainment | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Electrical:Navigational System(Global Positioning System) | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Latches / Locks | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Brake Master Cylinder | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2014 Toyota RAV4
4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~1,968,751 vehicles.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2013-2018 RAV4 vehicles. Certain replacement 12-volt batteries may not fit properly in the battery tray, allowing the battery to move and contact the hold-down bracket, possibly causing a short circuit.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2015 Camry, Camry Hybrid, Highlander, and Highlander Hybrid, and 2014-2015 Rav4 vehicles. A component of the electric power steering (EPS) electronic control unit (ECU) may have been damaged during the manufacturing process. Over time, this damage may result in failure of the electric power steering system.
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Toyota Rav4 vehicles manufactured June 1, 2013, to December 29, 2014, and equipped with an accessory trailer light module. The software within the module may incorrectly detect an electrical short and preventively turn off the electrical current and the trailer lights.
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Toyota 4Runner, Tacoma, FJ Cruiser, Land Cruiser, RAV4, Scion FRS, and XB vehicles. The affected vehicles may have accessories installed by SET, such as running boards or other items, that were incorrectly installed. The accessory attaching fasteners were not tightened with the proper torque, possibly causing the accessory to detach from the vehicle.
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2014 Toyota RAV4 — FAQ
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
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