Ford Flex vs Toyota RAV4
For 2008–2020 models, the Toyota RAV4 has 13.8 owner complaints per 10,000 sold, against 61.4 for the Ford Flex. 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 (2008–2020), 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 Flex
61.4 complaints per 10,000 sold
4.4× the Toyota RAV4’s rate
- Complaints
- 1,897
- Sold
- 309,209
- Recall campaigns
- 14
- Open NHTSA investigations
- 0
Most complaints: 2013–2014 and 2019. Fewest: 2008, 2012, 2017 and 2020. Every year →
Most-reported problems
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Driver-assist cameras, radar and calibration
Typically around 66,000 mi
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Body control and other modules
Typically around 55,000 mi
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Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim
Typically around 57,000 mi
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Electric power steering motor and module
Typically around 96,000 mi · repair $750–$2,230
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Power steering pump, rack and lines
Typically around 87,198 mi · repair $750–$2,230
Toyota RAV4
13.8 complaints per 10,000 sold
78% fewer than the Ford Flex
- Complaints
- 5,021
- Sold
- 3,627,832
- Recall campaigns
- 37
- Open NHTSA investigations
- 0
Most complaints: 2008 and 2010. Fewest: 2014 and 2016–2018. 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 Flex or the Toyota RAV4?
For 2008–2020 models, the Toyota RAV4 has 13.8 owner complaints per 10,000 sold and the Ford Flex has 61.4, counting the same model years for both.
What is the most common problem on the Ford Flex?
The most-reported problem on the Ford Flex is driver-assist cameras, radar and calibration, typically around 66,000 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 Flex and Toyota RAV4 years have the most complaints?
Relative to each vehicle's typical year: Ford Flex: 2013–2014 and 2019; 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.