2001 Toyota RAV4 recalls and problems

The 2001 Toyota RAV4 has 0 recalls and 309 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is power train.

How the 2001 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Average complaint count among 26 RAV4 model years — 12th most.

0recalls
309complaints
18crashes
2fires
12injuries
102,000median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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0 recalls

No recall campaigns on file.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Power Train190
Electrical System60
Engine37
Service Brakes23
Vehicle Speed Control22
Air Bags13
Unknown or other12
Electronic Stability Control8
Visibility8
Structure7

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2000: 1 complaints20002001: 23 complaints2002: 17 complaints20022003: 6 complaints2004: 10 complaints20042005: 3 complaints2006: 4 complaints20062007: 7 complaints2008: 22 complaints20082009: 56 complaints2010: 70 complaints2010702011: 32 complaints2012: 11 complaints20122013: 10 complaints2014: 9 complaints20142015: 8 complaints2016: 6 complaints20162017: 7 complaints2018: 1 complaints20182019: 3 complaints2021: 1 complaints20212023: 1 complaints2024: 1 complaints20241

2001 vs. other Toyota RAV4 years

2000: 30 complaints20002001: 309 complaints2002: 527 complaints2003: 315 complaints20032004: 154 complaints2005: 141 complaints2006: 705 complaints20062007: 1,004 complaints1,0042008: 575 complaints2009: 327 complaints20092010: 400 complaints2011: 287 complaints2012: 260 complaints20122013: 257 complaints2014: 198 complaints2015: 305 complaints20152016: 240 complaints2017: 308 complaints2018: 333 complaints20182019: 887 complaints2020: 641 complaints2021: 390 complaints20212022: 150 complaints2023: 166 complaints2024: 177 complaints20242025: 98 complaints202598

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2001. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2001 Toyota RAV4 have recalls?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2001 Toyota RAV4. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to be sure.

What are the most common problems with the 2001 Toyota RAV4?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention power train (190), electrical system (60), engine (37). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.