NHTSA lists 527 complaints for the 2002 Toyota RAV4, 36 of them mention a crash and 15 mention a fire. 26 complaints mention an injury, with 48 injuries and 0 deaths reported.
Data build 2026-10-08.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as TOYOTA RAV4.
Complaints per 100k sold unavailable. The required sales year is missing.
| System | Complaints | Share of this vehicle's complaints |
|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | 376 | 71.3% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 92 | 17.5% |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 41 | 7.8% |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 36 | 6.8% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 23 | 4.4% |
| AIR BAGS | 22 | 4.2% |
| ENGINE | 22 | 4.2% |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 16 | 3.0% |
| STEERING | 8 | 1.5% |
| EQUIPMENT | 7 | 1.3% |
| System | Subsystem | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 259 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ENGINE | 15 |
| AIR BAGS | FRONTAL | 5 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | WIRING | 3 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | EXHAUST SYSTEM | 3 |
| EQUIPMENT | MECHANICAL | 2 |
| POWER TRAIN | MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 2 |
| STRUCTURE | FRAME AND MEMBERS | 2 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | ACCELERATOR PEDAL | 2 |
| AIR BAGS | SIDE/WINDOW | 1 |
One complaint can name several systems, so shares can add to more than 100 percent.
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| System | Count |
|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT | 36 |
| STRUCTURE | 23 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 16 |
| POWER TRAIN | 12 |
| AIR BAGS | 7 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 7 |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION | 4 |
| ENGINE | 4 |
Date: 2024-12-06. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.
Acid rain results from rainwater or other airborne moisture that become acidic due to industrial chemical impurities in the atmosphere. If these acidic compounds settle on an exposed vehicle, especially the horizontal areas such as the hood, roof, and decklid, significant damage to the painted surfa
Date: 2024-12-06. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.
To prevent brake rotor rust from forming during transportation and storage, wheel film will be used instead of a cardboard type of anti-rust cover. The purpose of the wheel film is to shield the disc brake rotor from weather elements and initial rust before the vehicle is delivered to the customer.
Date: 2024-12-06. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.
The condition known as acid rain is caused by airborne chemicals or particles in the atmosphere, which mix with rainwater, nighttime dew, or high humidity to form acidic compounds. If these contaminants settle and remain on a painted vehicle surface, especially the horizonal areas of the hood, roof,
Date: 2024-12-05. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.
Toyota vehicles are currently protected with RapgardTM protective film designed to protect the horizontal painted surfaces. This material protects from acid rain, environmental fallout, and rail contamination. Follow the Removal Procedure in this bulletin to remove the RapgardTM protective film wi
Date: 2024-12-03. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.
Vehicles may occasionally be subjected to contamination by airborne iron particles shed from railroad tracks, train wheels, exposure to heavy machinery facilities, grinding, welding, etc. This type of contamination can be identified by the presence of small, red or brown particles on the paint surfa
Date: 2024-07-12. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.
To prevent brake rotor rust from forming during transportation and storage, wheel film will be used instead of a cardboard type of anti-rust cover. The purpose of the wheel film is to shield the disc brake rotor from weather elements and initial rust before the vehicle is delivered to the customer.
Date: 2024-07-12. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.
The condition known as acid rain is caused by airborne chemicals or particles in the atmosphere, which mix with rainwater, nighttime dew, or high humidity to form acidic compounds. If these contaminants settle and remain on a painted vehicle surface, especially the horizonal areas of the hood, roof,
Date: 2024-07-12. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.
Acid rain results from rainwater or other airborne moisture that become acidic due to industrial chemical impurities in the atmosphere. If these acidic compounds settle on an exposed vehicle, especially the horizontal areas such as the hood, roof, and decklid, significant damage to the painted surfa
Date: 2024-07-12. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.
To prevent brake rotor rust from forming during transportation and storage, wheel film will be used instead of a cardboard type of anti-rust cover. The purpose of the wheel film is to shield the disc brake rotor from weather elements and initial rust before the vehicle is delivered to the customer.
Date: 2024-07-12. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.
The condition known as acid rain is caused by airborne chemicals or particles in the atmosphere, which mix with rainwater, nighttime dew, or high humidity to form acidic compounds. If these contaminants settle and remain on a painted vehicle surface, especially the horizonal areas of the hood, roof,
None listed.
| NHTSA model label | Complaints |
|---|---|
| RAV4 | 527 |
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