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2022 Toyota RAV4 problems

Owners have filed 232 complaints about the 2022 Toyota RAV4 with NHTSA. Electrical system accounts for 17.2% of them, narrowly the most common, ahead of engine at 11.6%. A further 15.9% were filed without a specific system named.

Complaints232

Crashes26

Fires0

Injuries19

Deaths2

What owners report breaking

Electrical system 17.2% · 40

Unknown or other 15.9% · 37

Engine 11.6% · 27

Steering 8.6% · 20

Structure 8.2% · 19

Forward collision avoidance 6.0% · 14

Power train 4.7% · 11

Air bags 4.3% · 10

Severity

Of those complaints, 26 describe a crash, 19 report an injury and 2 report a death.

Reading the numbers

Across the 25 model years of the Toyota RAV4 in this data, 2022 sits 22nd by complaint volume. 2007 draws the most.

Filings are rising, 165 in the last three years against 67 in the three before. For a vehicle this age that usually points to a wear-related failure owners are hitting now.

The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 36,000 miles.

In owners' own words

Apple Carplay does not function posing a safety hazard. When connected, volume is unable to be lowered via the steering wheel controls or the factory installed radio. As such, in an emergency, the volume could not be lowered to communicate with emergency services. Dealer updated radio to latest software on 8/3/23 but the problem persists. Apple is aware of the problem but does not have a solution. Electrical system

The Multimedia dashboard is completely blank. Not able to use sound, gps, music, etc. Cant set time or any adjustments to vehicle. This seems to be a manufacturing issue. Dealer said there is nothing they can do about it. Was told will need to pay $1600 to replace it. Don't know how long a new won will last. Can't keep spending $1600 everytime the electrical system Malfunctions. Please help. Electrical system

While driving at highway speeds, the moonroof suddenly and spontaneously exploded without being struck by any visible road debris or external objects. After safely pulling over and shutting the vehicle off to assess the damage, the car now refuses to start or crank. The electrical system and interior/dashboard lights still power on normally, but the ignition will not engage to drive the vehicle. Electrical system

Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Safety recalls

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Other Toyota RAV4 years

2019 1,186 complaints · 21.5% fuel/propulsion system 2020 808 complaints · 22.3% engine 2021 530 complaints · 23.6% air bags 2023 272 complaints · 15.1% electrical system 2024 276 complaints · 13.8% engine 2025 134 complaints · 11.2% electrical system

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