Worst 2016 Toyota RAV4 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Electrical Faults
Brakes
Headlight/Taillight Failures
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2016 Toyota RAV4.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 55 | 3 | 6 | 51,239 mi | |
| Brakes | 43 | 14 | — | 25,696 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 28 | — | — | 19,119 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 24 | 3 | 8 | 34,595 mi | |
| Airbags | 18 | 15 | — | 43,700 mi | |
| Body Structure | 12 | — | 2 | 8,120 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 12 | 1 | — | 19,042 mi | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 12 | 1 | 1 | 14,932 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 10 | 2 | — | 13,300 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 10 | 1 | — | 30,640 mi | |
| Fuel System | 4 | 2 | — | — | |
| Sunroof/Moonroof | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Warnings | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Instrument Panel:Speedometer/Odometer | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Forward-Collision Avoidance Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel Pump | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Evaporative Emissions:Canister | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Latches / Locks | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hatchback/Liftgate:Lock | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Tailgate:Lock | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Torque Converter | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2016 Toyota RAV4
3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~1,870,318 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.
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2016 Toyota Yaris, Rav4, Land Cruiser and 4Runner vehicles, and Scion FR-S, iM, and TC vehicles manufactured January 28, 2016, to March 14, 2016. The Load Carrying Capacity Modification Label may not reflect the correct added weight of the installed accessories. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims for Passenger Cars."
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2016 Toyota RAV4 vehicles manufactured October 30, 2015, to February 3, 2016, 2016 Lexus RX350 vehicles manufactured October 26, 2015, to February 8, 2016, and 2016 Lexus ES350 vehicles manufactured September 1, 2015, to February 29, 2016. These vehicles are equipped with an ABS actuator that may have a damaged O-ring which could result in improper brake fluid pressure control during ABS, Traction Control, or Stability Control activation. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."
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2016 Toyota RAV4 — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
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