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Toyota RAV4

What is likely to break, when it happens, and how expensive it can be — from source-linked reports.

Reliability signal — · Insufficient data · data confidence Very Low

2 failure reports

Reliability summary

What is likely to go wrong, when it happens, and how expensive it can be — from source-linked failure reports.

Reliability signal

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2 failure reports · Insufficient data · Data confidence: Very Low

Need at least 5 failure-signal reports before showing an A–F grade.

Most common issue: Sudden uncontrolled vehicle spin with brake system failure
Typical first failure: —; Median of reports with timing
Median repair cost: —; Reported costs only
Highest reported repair: —; Not a guarantee

What breaks?

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Sudden uncontrolled vehicle spin with brake system failure1 · 50%
Electrical/System Failure1 · 50%

When does it break?

Failure timing

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What does it cost?

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What breaks?

What breaks? · reports

Sudden uncontrolled vehicle spin with brake system failure

electrical system, service brakes, forward collision avoidance

Source-linkedVerify source — NHTSA complaint #11748290

While traveling at approximately 70–80 mph in light drizzle with no prior warning lights, the vehicle suddenly entered an uncontrolled spin multiple times. A grinding noise was heard during the spin. After the vehicle stopped, brake and parking brake system warning lights appeared on the dashboard. The incident was recorded on video.

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Months until failure

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Repair cost

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Extended warranty

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Support helpful

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Would recommend

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AI extraction confidence

82%

Verification status

Verified

Evidence quality

★★★★☆ (4/5)

Electrical/System Failure

pre-collision sensor, steering power system, electrical system

Source-linkedVerify source — NHTSA complaint #11748756

While driving at 46 MPH in heavy rain, a warning appeared indicating the pre-collision sensor was blocked. Shortly after, the vehicle lost motive power and displayed a 'Steering power is low' message, then stalled and would not restart. The following day it restarted briefly before stalling again with a 'Pre-collision malfunction' message. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by the dealer.

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Months until failure

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Repaired

Manufacturer warranty

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Extended warranty

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Support helpful

Would recommend

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AI extraction confidence

82%

Verification status

Verified

Evidence quality

★★★★☆ (4/5)

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