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2010 Toyota RAV4 Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 14 NHTSA recalls and 400 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Avoid This Year — 2010 Toyota RAV4

The 2010 Toyota RAV4 is among the worst-performing model years for this vehicle. NHTSA data shows high complaint and recall activity. Strongly consider a different model year.

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NHTSA Recalls
14 recalls on record
400
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
57
Crashes + Injuries
3 fire reports

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NHTSA Recalls — 2010 Toyota RAV4 (14)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Toyota dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #16V596000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #14V743000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #15V689000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #16V096000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #15V577000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #16V396000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #13V014000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #12V373000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #13V383000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #11V113000

Showing 10 of 14 recalls. View all on NHTSA.gov →

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Most Common Problems — 2010 Toyota RAV4

Based on 400 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Suspension
100
Vehicle Speed Control
65
Power Train
33
Unknown Or Other
27
Service Brakes
26
Air Bags
26
Steering
18
Electrical System
14
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Toyota RAV4 — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2010 model year is highlighted.

2010 400 complaints 2011 286 complaints 2012 265 complaints 2013 253 complaints 2014 194 complaints
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Frequently Asked Questions — 2010 Toyota RAV4

Is the 2010 Toyota RAV4 reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2010 Toyota RAV4 has 14 recalls and 400 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2010 Toyota RAV4 have?
The 2010 Toyota RAV4 has 14 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2010 Toyota RAV4?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2010 Toyota RAV4 are: Suspension, Vehicle Speed Control, Power Train, Unknown Or Other. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2010 Toyota RAV4 safe to buy?
The 2010 Toyota RAV4 has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 14 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Toyota RAV4 should I buy?
Use the year comparison chart above to identify which model years have the fewest reported problems for the Toyota RAV4.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.