2009 Model Year

Toyota RAV4

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
323
Recalls
1
Crashes
52
Severe
70

Active Recalls

Manufacturer safety recalls

09V223000 Jun 2009

Other

No consequence data available

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

Engine
Oct 2025

Engine timeing system rattle on startup. Even basic web research shows this is a common problem for select model years and acorss mulitple models. T...

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Aug 2025

I was hit with a rock right between my eyes while driving, took Toyota into shop they were surprised it had not fell in on my lap. Window frame has co...

Structure
Mar 2024

We have a 09 Toyota Rav4 with a Blizzard Pearl paint that continues to fail. Apparently there were notices sent out in 2022 indicating a recall that...

Suspension
Jan 2024

My son was looking to get his new tires aligned, and was informed by the mechanic that he would need to replace both side rear lower control arms, as...

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Aug 2023

Four incidents of unintended acceleration , in all instances foot was on break petal NOT on gas petal, 3 instances vehicle was stopped at traffic ligh...

SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jul 2023

My rear passenger suspension has multiple part damage. Rear shock bracket failure and other parts.

Structure
Mar 2023

paint recall the problem was confirmed twice by sansone dealership avenel, nj. 4/28/2021 and 12/1/2022. on both occasionspictures were submitted and...

Engine
Mar 2023

Engine rattle on cold start ups.

Brakes
Aug 2022

My car was being seviced today for rear brakes and the Toyota dealer needed to unseal previous safety recall in order to perform the service. I'm bein...

Suspension
Apr 2022

The rear lower suspension arms recall notice solution was replacement of arms if needed and than sealed with epoxy. Labels were applied stating the a...

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Data updated: March 4, 2026

Summary

The 2009 Toyota RAV4 has 323 complaints and 1 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL. 52 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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