The 2018 Toyota RAV4 has 342 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 3 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are electrical system and service brakes. Owners most often flag 8-speed automatic transmission concerns: described as problematic, with unique shifting behavior in lower gears; noted as a reason to avoid certain gas models (2019+ rav4, 2017+ highlander). concerns about it being a "sealed" unit with no dipstick or scheduled service. frequency: recurrent.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2018 Toyota RAV4 vehicles (US, public record).
Across the 15 RAV4 model years we track, complaint volume runs from 41 (2000) to 1,110 (2002). With 342 complaints, the 2018 RAV4 sits about the same asthe model's median of 342.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
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Campaign 19V503000Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Toyota Camry, Corolla, Rav4, Sienna, and Yaris iA vehicles equipped with factory-installed floor mats. The load carrying capacity modification label…
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Campaign 17V831000Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Toyota 4Runner and Tundra, 2018 Toyota Highlander, RAV4 and Lexus GX460 and 2017 Toyota Sienna and Tacoma vehicles. These vehicles may have…
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Campaign 23V734000Toyota 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…
Overwhelmingly positive sentiment centered on exceptional long-term reliability, low maintenance costs, and high resale value.
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Used RAV4 listings typically run $18,897–$27,760 across 2013 to 2026 model years.
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