Worst 2016 Toyota Rav4 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SERVICE BRAKES
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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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 SYSTEM | 55 | 3 | 6 | 51,239 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 43 | 14 | — | 25,696 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 32 | — | 2 | 27,224 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 28 | — | — | 19,119 mi | |
| ENGINE | 24 | 3 | 8 | 34,595 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 18 | 15 | — | 43,700 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 12 | — | 2 | 8,120 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 12 | 1 | — | 19,042 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 12 | 1 | 1 | 14,932 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 10 | 2 | — | 13,300 mi | |
| STEERING | 10 | 1 | — | 30,640 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 4 | 2 | — | 31,658 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY | 4 | — | — | 22,505 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 3 | 1 | — | 27,133 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 2 | — | — | 74,800 mi | |
| SEATS | 2 | — | — | 2,400 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 2 | — | — | 67,500 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 2 | — | — | 30,100 mi | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING | 1 | — | — | 30,000 mi | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS | 1 | — | — | 30,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER | 1 | — | — | 170,000 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | 1 | — | — | 4,000 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 1 | — | — | 1,200 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS:CANISTER | 1 | — | — | 1,200 mi | |
| LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION | 1 | — | — | 30,000 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 1 | — | — | 109,000 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK | 1 | — | — | 108,000 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LOCK | 1 | — | — | 13,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER | 1 | — | — | 130,000 mi |
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Recalls for 2016 Toyota Rav4
8 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~7,447,772 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 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 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 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."
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."
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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