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Toyota RAV4

2009–2013 only

1,806 classified complaints 19 recalls

842,346 sold in the US for 2009–2013.

18 complaints on file
per 10,000 sold

2009–2013 Toyota RAV4 models have 1,806 classified complaints on record for these years specifically, plus 19 recalls. The most common issue in this range is Stalling and no-start, typically surfacing around 16,000 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2009–2013 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Toyota RAV4 report for every year combined.

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Complaints filed per 5-year model-year window — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2009–2013 only

Stalling and no-start · Engine 350 complaints · 4.2/10k sold

Median onset: 16,000 miles. 5.7% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues.

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 194 complaints · 2.3/10k sold

Median onset: 50,000 miles. 27.8% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.

Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim · Body and interior 155 complaints · 1.8/10k sold

Median onset: 36,000 miles. 1.3% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in older model years.

Control arms, ball joints and bushings · Suspension 120 complaints · 1.4/10k sold

Median onset: 69,601 miles. 1.7% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · Typical repair: $230–$700 nationally.

Master cylinder and booster · Brakes 117 complaints · 1.4/10k sold

Median onset: 22,000 miles. 4.3% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.

Body control and other modules · Electrical 105 complaints · 1.2/10k sold

Median onset: 30,000 miles. 1.0% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in newer model years.

Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting · Transmission 58 complaints · 0.7/10k sold

Median onset: 7,495 miles. 3.4% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues.

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Body and panel corrosion · Body and interior 49 complaints · 0.6/10k sold

Median onset: 50,000 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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How does 2009–2013 compare with other RAV4 years? Every model year ranked by complaints per 10,000 sold. See years →

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2009–2013 model years. See the full Toyota RAV4 report for every year and full specs/safety data.