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2014 Toyota RAV4 Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 4 NHTSA recalls and 194 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Buyer Beware — 2014 Toyota RAV4

The 2014 Toyota RAV4 shows a notably poor reliability profile for this model year. Consider an alternative year or have a thorough pre-purchase inspection done by an independent mechanic.

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NHTSA Recalls
4 recalls on record
194
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
19
Crashes + Injuries
25 fire reports

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NHTSA Recalls — 2014 Toyota RAV4 (4)

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

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #14V828000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #15V011000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #15V144000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #23V734000
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Most Common Problems — 2014 Toyota RAV4

Based on 194 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Electrical System
61
Unknown Or Other
28
Power Train
19
Steering
19
Structure
13
Engine
12
Air Bags
9
Service Brakes
6
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Toyota RAV4 — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2014 model year is highlighted.

Frequently Asked Questions — 2014 Toyota RAV4

Is the 2014 Toyota RAV4 reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2014 Toyota RAV4 has 4 recalls and 194 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2014 Toyota RAV4 have?
The 2014 Toyota RAV4 has 4 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 2014 Toyota RAV4?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2014 Toyota RAV4 are: Electrical System, Unknown Or Other, Power Train, Steering. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2014 Toyota RAV4 safe to buy?
The 2014 Toyota RAV4 has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 4 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.