Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2019 Toyota RAV4
NHTSA data on file today
The 2019 Toyota RAV4 has 7 NHTSA recall campaigns and 885 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #20V682000 Fuel Pump May Fail NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V373000 Loss of Electric Power Steering Assist NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V286000 Front Lower Suspension Arms May Separate NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V064000 Engine may Leak Coolant NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V576000 Back-Up Camera May Not Activate /FMVSS 111 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V503000 Incorrect Load Carrying Capacity Label/FMVSS 110 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V244000 Non-Permanent Text on Load Capacity Label NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 255 complaints
- Engine 207 complaints
- Unknown or Other 169 complaints
- Electrical System 103 complaints
- Structure 90 complaints
- Power Train 83 complaints
Of the 885 complaints on file, 25 report a crash and 3 a fire; across all 885 complaints, owners report 22 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,500–$7,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2019 Toyota RAV4 shows typical reliability with primary concerns around fuel delivery and electric power steering issues. Multiple recalls on critical systems modestly increase potential repair needs. Complaints primarily revolve around the propulsion system and engine, but overall performance remains consistent with market standards.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| fuel pump | 40,000–70,000 miles | $400–$800 | common |
| electric power steering | 50,000–80,000 miles | $900–$1,500 | common |
| engine cooling system | 60,000–90,000 miles | $500–$1,200 | occasional |
| control arm | 70,000–100,000 miles | $600–$1,100 | occasional |
| backup camera | 40,000–70,000 miles | $150–$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 change
- Tire rotation and balance
- Brake fluid replacement
- Transmission fluid change
- Coolant system flush
- Spark plug replacement
- Air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Fuel pump noises
- Steering stiffness
- Engine coolant leaks
- Control arm creaking
- Non-functional backup camera
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2019 Toyota RAV4 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.