Dodge Nitro vs Toyota RAV4
For 2006–2012 models, the Toyota RAV4 has 30.2 owner complaints per 10,000 sold, against 53.7 for the Dodge Nitro. 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 (2006–2012), 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.
Dodge Nitro
53.7 complaints per 10,000 sold
1.8× the Toyota RAV4’s rate
- Complaints
- 1,058
- Sold
- 196,878
- Recall campaigns
- 6
- Open NHTSA investigations
- 0
Most complaints: 2007–2008 and 2011. Fewest: 2006, 2009 and 2012. Every year →
Most-reported problems
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Body control and other modules
Typically around 93,600 mi
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Tank, lines and filler
Typically around 50,000 mi
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Airbags, seatbelts and restraints
Typically around 107,635 mi
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Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim
Typically around 79,000 mi
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Wiring harness, grounds and connectors
Typically around 76,325 mi
Toyota RAV4
30.2 complaints per 10,000 sold
44% fewer than the Dodge Nitro
- Complaints
- 3,275
- Sold
- 1,085,916
- Recall campaigns
- 19
- Open NHTSA investigations
- 0
Most complaints: 2006–2008 and 2010. 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 Dodge Nitro or the Toyota RAV4?
For 2006–2012 models, the Toyota RAV4 has 30.2 owner complaints per 10,000 sold and the Dodge Nitro has 53.7, counting the same model years for both.
What is the most common problem on the Dodge Nitro?
The most-reported problem on the Dodge Nitro is body control and other modules, typically around 93,600 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 Dodge Nitro and Toyota RAV4 years have the most complaints?
Relative to each vehicle's typical year: Dodge Nitro: 2007–2008 and 2011; Toyota RAV4: 2006–2008 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.