Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2007 Toyota RAV4
NHTSA data on file today
The 2007 Toyota RAV4 has 14 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1,003 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #16V596000 Rear Suspension Arm (Tie Rod) Corrosion NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V396000 Seat Heater Electrical Wiring NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V096000 Seat Belt Webbing may be Cut by Seat Frame NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V689000 Power Window Master Switch may Melt NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V743000 Seat Heater Electrical Wiring NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V168000 Driver's Air Bag may not Deploy NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V383000 Rear Suspension Arm (Tie Rod) Corrosion NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #12V491000 Power Window Master Switch may Melt NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #12V373000 Rear Suspension Arm (Tie Rod) Corrosion NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #11V245000 INADVERTENT SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #11V113000 PEDAL ENTRAPMENT NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V036000 LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V035000 LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09V223000 INCORRECT GVWR LABELS NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Steering 271 complaints
- Engine 195 complaints
- Suspension 125 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 101 complaints
- Air Bags 99 complaints
- Electrical System 76 complaints
Of the 1,003 complaints on file, 53 report a crash and 37 a fire; across all 1,003 complaints, owners report 41 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$8,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2007 Toyota RAV4 experiences issues primarily with steering, engine, and suspension components, reflected by recalls and owner complaints. While these do suggest some reliability concerns, the vehicle remains affordable to maintain over five years despite its age.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| steering system | 70,000–100,000 miles | $400–$1,200 | common |
| engine cooling | 80,000–120,000 miles | $300–$1,000 | occasional |
| rear suspension | 60,000–90,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | occasional |
| seat belt | 50,000–80,000 miles | $100–$300 | rare |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake fluid replacement
- Coolant system flush
- Transmission fluid changes
- Tire rotations
- Spark plug replacement
- Inspection of suspension components
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Steering wheel vibrations
- Engine overheating
- Uneven tire wear
- Airbag warning lights
- Unusual noises from suspension
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2007 Toyota RAV4 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.