2014 Toyota RAV4 Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 18about this part
- Share
- 9%of 197 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 30,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 18 complaints about the body and structure of the 2014 Toyota RAV4, 9% of the 197 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 30,000 miles. 5 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The hatch will not close fully unless I push on it. It's a self closing door. Now it stops 3/4 of the way down and stays open. The vehicle is being loaded and then closed. It is stationary.. I've had it in the dealership 3 times. I've queried on-line and others have had this problem”
NHTSA complaint #11093365, filed 2018-05, 30,000 miles“We experienced the classically described sunroof explosion (a.k.a. Spontaneous sunroof breakage) that sounded like a large object crashed into our 2014 Toyota RAV4, or an or an explosion occurred right over our heads. My girlfriend immediately asked 'was it a blow out', and I responded no because thankfully, I had 100% control of the vehicle and did not swerve or brake or feel any mechanical issues but, apparently let off the gas and was slowing down. Then, the driver of a pick-up truck overpassing us on the right gave us dirty looks and waved to us like we needed to pull over. …”
NHTSA complaint #11124602, filed 2018-09, 17,700 miles“Airbags were not deployed after a crash that left the car considered a 'total loss'. The car hit a pole and the airbags did not deploy at all. Causing driver to injure finger and miss time from work.”
NHTSA complaint #11366198, filed 2020-10, 83,098 miles“The bottom of all four door where the door at the bottom meets the harden rubber or plastic. Looking at the doors from the outside it would always be in the lower right corners at where the curved part of the door meets the straight piece running along the bottom. Each of these corners are extremely sharp and have caused upon closing by wind to cut the calf of the LED, which LED to opening two blood vessels, requiring emergency attention and stitches. Have checked at least 10 other RAV4's same models same year in addition to four on two separate dealer lots. All have the same issue.”
NHTSA complaint #10676527, filed 2015-01, 2,400 miles““The factory paint on my 2014 Toyota RAV4 (Blue ) is peeling in large sections on the roof and hood. The metal underneath is exposed. This appears to be a widespread issue affecting this paint color, and Toyota has acknowledged it in other models. I’m concerned about corrosion and long-term durability.””
NHTSA complaint #11666831, filed 2025-06Related service bulletins
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- 11007444Jul 12, 2024To 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…
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Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | 9% |
| 2024 | 16 | 9% |
| 2023 | 10 | 6% |
| 2022 | 19 | 13% |
| 2021 | 21 | 5% |
| 2020 | 62 | 10% |
| 2019 | 90 | 10% |
| 2018 | 14 | 4% |
| 2017 | 19 | 6% |
| 2016 | 15 | 6% |
| 2015 | 31 | 10% |
| 2014 | 18 | 9% |
| 2013 | 28 | 11% |
| 2012 | 15 | 6% |
| 2011 | 16 | 6% |
| 2010 | 13 | 3% |
| 2009 | 17 | 5% |
| 2008 | 19 | 3% |
| 2007 | 24 | 2% |
| 2006 | 23 | 3% |
| 2005 | 4 | 3% |
| 2004 | 4 | 3% |
| 2003 | 6 | 2% |
| 2002 | 5 | 1% |
| 2001 | 7 | 2% |
| 2000 | 2 | 7% |
| 1999 | 6 | 10% |
| 1998 | 3 | 4% |
| 1997 | 6 | 11% |
| 1996 | 1 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2014 Toyota RAV4
69 complaintsOther or unknown
45 complaintsEngine
31 complaintsSteering
21 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
20 complaintsBrakes
16 complaintsAir bags
12 complaintsExterior lighting
8 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsEquipment
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2014 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology