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Toyota RAV4

Real-world failure timing, repair cost, warranty coverage, and source-linked reports for this model.

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Avg months to failure

Total reports

2

Avg repair cost

Still recommend

% repaired

0%

% mfr warranty

% extended warranty

% support helpful

0%

Timeline

When failures are reported

Buckets show how reports cluster by months after purchase.

Failure types

Reports

Sudden uncontrolled vehicle spin with brake system failure

electrical system, service brakes, forward collision avoidance

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

Not stated

Repair cost

Not stated

Repaired

Not stated

Manufacturer warranty

Not stated

Extended warranty

Not stated

Support helpful

Not stated

Would recommend

Not stated

Confidence

82%

View source — NHTSA complaint #11748290

Electrical/System Failure

pre-collision sensor, steering power system, electrical system

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

Not stated

Repair cost

Not stated

Repaired

No

Manufacturer warranty

Not stated

Extended warranty

Not stated

Support helpful

No

Would recommend

Not stated

Confidence

82%

View source — NHTSA complaint #11748756

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