Chevrolet Traverse vs Toyota RAV4
For 2008–2022 models, the Toyota RAV4 has 12.4 owner complaints per 10,000 sold, against 31.3 for the Chevrolet Traverse. Below: what each one’s owners report most, when it shows up, and what it costs to fix.
Both rates cover the same model years (2008–2022), counting each complaint once and dividing by US sales, so the more popular vehicle isn’t penalized for being popular. Years too new to judge are left out. How this is calculated.
Chevrolet Traverse
31.3 complaints per 10,000 sold
2.5× the Toyota RAV4’s rate
- Complaints
- 5,017
- Sold
- 1,600,686
- Recall campaigns
- 26
- Open NHTSA investigations
- 1
Most complaints: 2009–2011 and 2014. Fewest: 2008, 2013 and 2021–2022. Every year →
Most-reported problems
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Body control and other modules
Typically around 74,975 mi
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Airbags, seatbelts and restraints
Typically around 63,000 mi
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Power steering pump, rack and lines
Typically around 68,000 mi · repair $750–$2,230
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Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting
Typically around 49,000 mi
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Transmission control module and sensors
Typically around 43,300 mi
Toyota RAV4
12.4 complaints per 10,000 sold
60% fewer than the Chevrolet Traverse
- Complaints
- 5,468
- Sold
- 4,402,312
- Recall campaigns
- 37
- Open NHTSA investigations
- 0
Most complaints: 2008 and 2010. Fewest: 2014, 2016–2017 and 2022. Every year →
Most-reported problems
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Airbags, seatbelts and restraints
Typically around 60,000 mi
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Body control and other modules
Typically around 67,976 mi
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Stalling and no-start
Typically around 24,000 mi
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Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting
Typically around 90,900 mi
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Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim
Typically around 40,000 mi
Common questions
Which has fewer problems, the Chevrolet Traverse or the Toyota RAV4?
For 2008–2022 models, the Toyota RAV4 has 12.4 owner complaints per 10,000 sold and the Chevrolet Traverse has 31.3, counting the same model years for both.
What is the most common problem on the Chevrolet Traverse?
The most-reported problem on the Chevrolet Traverse is body control and other modules, typically around 74,975 miles.
What is the most common problem on the Toyota RAV4?
The most-reported problem on the Toyota RAV4 is airbags, seatbelts and restraints, typically around 60,000 miles.
Which Chevrolet Traverse and Toyota RAV4 years have the most complaints?
Relative to each vehicle's typical year: Chevrolet Traverse: 2009–2011 and 2014; Toyota RAV4: 2008 and 2010.
Source: NHTSA owner complaints, recalls and investigations; US sales from public industry figures; repair costs from book labor hours and parts pricing at national rates. Complaints are self-reported and not independently verified. Problem lists cover each vehicle’s full history. This is not a recommendation to buy or avoid either vehicle.