2007 Model Year

Toyota RAV4

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
1,002
Recalls
0
Crashes
53
Severe
120

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

STEERING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jan 2026

UNKNOWN

Electrical System Fire
Oct 2025

My driver side door caught on fire and was completely destroyed to include all associated wiring. Toyota had my contact information but never contact...

Suspension
Sep 2025

The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated that the vehicle could not be aligned. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle w...

AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Aug 2025

Other people keep using my Bluetooth from my Toyota RAV4 2007. I don't even use it anymore. I found out because my android vehicle app keeps activatin...

Structure
Jun 2025

Sub frame is rusted to the point of not being able to pass state inspection requirements.

AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
May 2025

Unknown I just strongly feel like I'm not getting the information on purpose..it has caused me much stress. I'm really upset. I've not once received...

Steering
May 2025

The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the steering wheel seized. The contact was able to regain control of the...

Electrical System
Feb 2025

The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power. There was no warning lig...

SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE
Oct 2024

Subframe rusted in half, the only way I found it was when we put new shocks on it. It peeled off about 1/2 the tread on a brand new tire. Dangerous, i...

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Oct 2024

Rear subframe rusted through

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Data updated: March 4, 2026

Summary

The 2007 Toyota RAV4 has 1002 complaints and 0 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is Steering. 53 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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