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2010 Toyota RAV4 Electrical system Problems

Complaints
15about this part
Share
4%of 400 total for the year
Median mileage
108,520miles
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the electrical system of the 2010 Toyota RAV4, 4% of the 400 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 108,520 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“The drivers side window switches are and have been sticky. A couple of months ago the passenger window failed to roll up and would not roll up with force. I saw the recalls to the year prior to my car make year and it's very similar. I think the same issue exists in the 2010 rav 4s.”

NHTSA complaint #10643990, filed 2014-10, 128,000 miles

“Left a Toyota dealership after having service . It was raining outside I had just jumped on the highway and my 4 wheel drive check engine light and a third light all came on. I then drove to autozone I was told that I needed a 02 sensor. But I had just left the Toyota dealership and was told there was no problems with my vehicle. I read a post on your website and with the same concern and decided to add my complaint. I will be taking my car back to the dealership on friday.”

NHTSA complaint #10851154, filed 2016-03, 124,128 miles

“Usually after a rain storm or if I go through a deep puddle the idiot lights for check engine, slip indicator and 4 wheel drive lights come on and stay on for about 30 miles. Wednesday they came on and stayed on even though it hasn't rained in weeks. I've talked with several dealers and they tell me either there is no fix for it or Toyota is investigating the problem. I've also talked to others with older RAV4's and they tell me that they have the same situation going on. Does Toyota need a little nudge from the gov't?”

NHTSA complaint #10722239, filed 2015-05, 34,000 miles

“Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2010 Toyota Rav4. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 111,000, and at the time of registration, it was discovered that the mileage was 290,055.”

NHTSA complaint #11734431, filed 2026-04, 290,055 miles

“The sensor within the compressor has malfunctioned, everything works. Will need a tool every time I want to use defrosters or air condition. Will need to replace the whole compressor because of this internal sensor must have went bad/not working right. You need the defrosters in order to see to drive the vehicle. Vehicle was in motion, no defroster/air condition either.”

NHTSA complaint #11210259, filed 2019-05, 75,000 miles

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Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
20251618%
20243218%
20234427%
20224027%
20214712%
202012019%
201910312%
201813039%
201710835%
20165925%
20158528%
20146935%
20137529%
20123012%
2011197%
2010154%
2009196%
2008275%
2007768%
2006426%
200564%
2004106%
20034213%
20029217%
20016019%
200013%
1999610%
199834%
199736%
199624%

Other parts of the 2010 Toyota RAV4

Suspension
101 complaintsVehicle speed control
83 complaintsOther or unknown
38 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
38 complaintsBrakes
34 complaintsAir bags
28 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
24 complaintsEngine
21 complaintsFuel system
20 complaintsSeat belts
18 complaintsSteering
18 complaintsWheels
14 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2010 Toyota RAV4

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology