Ford Expedition vs Toyota RAV4
For 2005–2022 models, the Toyota RAV4 has 14.7 owner complaints per 10,000 sold, against 31.9 for the Ford Expedition. 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 (2005–2022), 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.
Ford Expedition
31.9 complaints per 10,000 sold
2.2× the Toyota RAV4’s rate
- Complaints
- 3,495
- Sold
- 1,096,321
- Recall campaigns
- 46
- Open NHTSA investigations
- 2
Most complaints: 2017–2020. Fewest: 2007, 2009–2010 and 2014. Every year →
Most-reported problems
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Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting
Typically around 82,851 mi
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Stalling and no-start
Typically around 83,000 mi
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Body control and other modules
Typically around 98,000 mi
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Spark plugs, coils and ignition
Typically around 119,000 mi
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Airbags, seatbelts and restraints
Typically around 89,000 mi
Toyota RAV4
14.7 complaints per 10,000 sold
54% fewer than the Ford Expedition
- Complaints
- 7,062
- Sold
- 4,797,629
- Recall campaigns
- 39
- Open NHTSA investigations
- 0
Most complaints: 2006–2008 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 Ford Expedition or the Toyota RAV4?
For 2005–2022 models, the Toyota RAV4 has 14.7 owner complaints per 10,000 sold and the Ford Expedition has 31.9, counting the same model years for both.
What is the most common problem on the Ford Expedition?
The most-reported problem on the Ford Expedition is harsh, delayed or erratic shifting, typically around 82,851 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 Ford Expedition and Toyota RAV4 years have the most complaints?
Relative to each vehicle's typical year: Ford Expedition: 2017–2020; 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.