2000 Toyota RAV4 Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 10%of 30 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 152,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the wheels of the 2000 Toyota RAV4, 10% of the 30 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 152,500 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“2000 RAV4. The wheel is failing, disintegrating. Several cracks have developed in the wheel rim, and the inner part of the wheel - the spokes - is separating from the outer part. This is the second wheel to fail on this vehicle, which makes it surprising that I have not heard of others. It is a very dangerous situation. I reported the first failure, about a year ago, to Toyota canada, and was referred to the dealer, who listened politely, and offered nothing more by way of help or solution. I have not bothered to report this one”
NHTSA complaint #10193021, filed 2007-06, 174,000 miles“Toyota RAV4 2000, 210,000km. Thumping noise developed in vehicle. After long search by service shop and by friends, noise was traced to rear right wheel. Inner core of wheel was separating from outer rim. Three breaks had occurred at the welds. Undetectable while on vehicle hoist. Consider myself very lucky that it did not fail on a high speed turn. Reported the problem to Toyota canada by email. Contacted dealer by phone. Service manager at this small dealership said he had seen the problem two or three times previously.”
NHTSA complaint #10163394, filed 2006-07, 131,000 miles“The space saver wheel is made of steel, and the vehicle wheels that came on the vehicle are made of alloy. The spare saver wheel only requires 3 lugs:nuts, while the vehicle wheels require 5 lugs:nuts . Consumer feels that space saver wheel will not be as safe as the wheel that came with the vehicle made of alloy, and requires more lugs:nuts.”
NHTSA complaint #10044425, filed 2003-10Related service bulletins
- 10207946Jan 12, 2022POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by Toyota. This information must be kept…
Wheels: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 2% |
| 2024 | 3 | 2% |
| 2023 | 3 | 2% |
| 2022 | 2 | 1% |
| 2021 | 5 | 1% |
| 2020 | 2 | 0% |
| 2019 | 4 | 0% |
| 2018 | 1 | 0% |
| 2017 | 8 | 3% |
| 2015 | 2 | 1% |
| 2014 | 2 | 1% |
| 2013 | 4 | 2% |
| 2012 | 2 | 1% |
| 2011 | 5 | 2% |
| 2010 | 14 | 4% |
| 2009 | 10 | 3% |
| 2008 | 6 | 1% |
| 2007 | 22 | 2% |
| 2006 | 12 | 2% |
| 2005 | 2 | 1% |
| 2000 | 3 | 10% |
| 1999 | 1 | 2% |
| 1998 | 1 | 1% |
| 1997 | 1 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2000 Toyota RAV4
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsTires
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 Toyota RAV4
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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