2010 Toyota RAV4 Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 38about this part
- Share
- 10%of 400 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 49,250miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 38 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2010 Toyota RAV4, 10% of the 400 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 49,250 miles. 4 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.
“We were pulling out of a paralllel parking spot on a residential street very slowly. Then suddenly the car unintendedly accelerated very fast and hit another parked car on the other side of the street. It seemed like the car took control on its own as we were pulling out very slowly.”
NHTSA complaint #10947040, filed 2017-01, 30,000 miles“I was driving on the beltline at 7:45am. It was about 74 degrees outside, and I was traveling at about 62mph. Suddenly I heard a loud pop that startled me, causing me to pull the steering wheel to the left and the car to veer toward the ditch. I was able to gain control of the car and continue on the road. Initially I thought the car was on fire as there was a loud crackling sound that I couldn't locate. …”
NHTSA complaint #10743970, filed 2015-07, 74,108 miles“Intermittently, my 2010 RAV4 engine turns off, while driving, and then turns back on shortly after. This is very dangerous, as you lose power steering and brakes, meaning very difficult to steer and stop. This happens when the car is in motion. Never had it cut out at a stop light. I'm thinking it's the ECM. The car's maintenance is very up to date. My daughter drives this vehicle and it has happened to her numerous times. I have experienced it once, shortly after getting the car from the Toyota dealership. …”
NHTSA complaint #11322232, filed 2020-04, 80,000 miles“A/c stopped working and the dealer said the compressor need to be replaced. For a less than 5 year car to have a failed compressor is strange. When we are talking, they mentioned this is a known problem for Toyota with this model. When I asked about possible of recall, they said they don't think there will be a recall because it is not a safety issue. Why is it not a safety issue? There could be harmful air and metal particle blow into car cabin. …”
NHTSA complaint #10746414, filed 2015-08, 49,200 miles“I have a vibration when going between 62-70mph. Have no idea from what have taken it to the dealer, they balanced the tires, we had a private tire dealer check the balance, still there. The owner of our dealership called and said she test drove two other ones, same model as ours and they do it too. In fact she said one vibrates worse than ours. We are being told this is normal, but we know, that no vibration is normal.”
NHTSA complaint #10307303, filed 2010-02, 50 milesRelated service bulletins
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Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 24 | 26% |
| 2024 | 49 | 28% |
| 2023 | 43 | 26% |
| 2022 | 37 | 25% |
| 2021 | 77 | 20% |
| 2020 | 122 | 19% |
| 2019 | 172 | 19% |
| 2018 | 71 | 21% |
| 2017 | 65 | 21% |
| 2016 | 33 | 14% |
| 2015 | 61 | 20% |
| 2014 | 45 | 23% |
| 2013 | 40 | 16% |
| 2012 | 28 | 11% |
| 2011 | 15 | 5% |
| 2010 | 38 | 10% |
| 2009 | 23 | 7% |
| 2008 | 29 | 5% |
| 2007 | 43 | 4% |
| 2006 | 27 | 4% |
| 2005 | 11 | 8% |
| 2004 | 9 | 6% |
| 2003 | 15 | 5% |
| 2002 | 23 | 4% |
| 2001 | 12 | 4% |
| 1999 | 2 | 3% |
| 1998 | 4 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2010 Toyota RAV4
101 complaintsVehicle speed control
83 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
38 complaintsBrakes
34 complaintsAir bags
28 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
24 complaintsEngine
21 complaintsFuel system
20 complaintsSeat belts
18 complaintsSteering
18 complaintsElectrical system
15 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 31, 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