2007 Toyota RAV4 reliability record
NHTSA consumer complaints and recall campaigns for the 2007 Toyota RAV4 from the dataset labeled 2026. The source file does not provide an exact snapshot date. Use the reported issues to guide further checks; these counts do not establish failure rates or repair costs.
- NHTSA complaints
- 1,240
- Dataset year: 2026; snapshot day not provided
- Top problem area
- STEERING
- 268 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 13
- see below
- Reported harm
- 72 reported crashes · 54 injuries · 56 fires
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesCounts are not adjusted for vehicles sold, time in service or reporting frequency. A larger count does not establish a higher chance of failure, and these comparisons do not set the maintenance budget in our calculator.
Complaint rank
#263
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Toyota median
+951
median 289 across 291 Toyota records
Vs 2005-2009
+971
median 270 complaints in 846 records
Top component share
22%
Steering: 268 complaints
What owners report fails — 2007 Toyota RAV4
- STEERING 268
- ENGINE 195
- SUSPENSION 123
- VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 91
- AIR BAGS 90
13 recalls on record for the 2007 Toyota RAV4
- NHTSA 16V596000 · 2016 · SUSPENSION:REAR Failure of the rear tie rod could cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- NHTSA 16V396000 · 2016 · SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER If damaged, the copper strand heating element may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
- NHTSA 16V096000 · 2016 · SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER A cut seat belt may not properly restrain the seat occupant, increasing their risk of injury in a crash.
- NHTSA 14V743000 · 2015 · SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER Damage to the seat heater wiring could cause the wires to short, increasing the risk of the seat burning and causing per
- NHTSA 15V689000 · 2015 · VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONT If the sliding electrical contacts are not protected by lubricant, debris and moisture that get into the switch may caus
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2007 Toyota RAV4 units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Dataset year: 2026; exact snapshot day not supplied. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2007 Toyota RAV4 reliable?
NHTSA has 1,240 consumer complaints on record for the 2007 Toyota RAV4 and 13 recalls. The most-reported problem area is steering (268 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2007 Toyota RAV4 units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Toyota RAV4?
Owners most often report problems with: steering (268), engine (195), suspension (123), vehicle speed control (91). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2007 Toyota RAV4?
This complaint dataset does not measure repair prices or predict a maintenance budget for the 2007 Toyota RAV4. Use your purchase price, insurance quotes, fuel use and a maintenance estimate in the separate five-year cost calculator. It does not convert complaint counts into repair costs, and any unknown taxes remain excluded and clearly listed.