2018 Toyota RAV4 Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 1%of 333 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 50,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2018 Toyota RAV4, 1% of the 333 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,000 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.
“The contact owns a 2018 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated that upon pressing the liftgate emergency release button, the liftgate opened half-way. Additionally, the contact stated that the liftgate had failed to latch or to lock securely while closed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the liftgate needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 65,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11661256, filed 2025-05, 65,000 miles“The contact owns a 2018 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated that while attempting to enter the truck, she became aware that the trunk had failed to close properly, after which the contact was unable to open the trunk. The door ajar warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the trunk hinges. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 35,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11583691, filed 2024-04, 35,000 milesLatches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3 | 2% |
| 2023 | 2 | 1% |
| 2022 | 2 | 1% |
| 2021 | 7 | 2% |
| 2020 | 5 | 1% |
| 2019 | 5 | 1% |
| 2018 | 2 | 1% |
| 2017 | 2 | 1% |
| 2016 | 3 | 1% |
| 2014 | 1 | 1% |
| 2013 | 3 | 1% |
| 2010 | 1 | 0% |
| 2008 | 2 | 0% |
| 2007 | 2 | 0% |
| 2006 | 2 | 0% |
| 2002 | 5 | 1% |
| 1998 | 1 | 1% |
| 1997 | 1 | 2% |
| 1996 | 4 | 9% |
Other parts of the 2018 Toyota RAV4
130 complaintsOther or unknown
71 complaintsEngine
33 complaintsBrakes
30 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
26 complaintsExterior lighting
23 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
21 complaintsVehicle speed control
20 complaintsAir bags
16 complaintsBody and structure
14 complaintsFuel system
13 complaintsSteering
12 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2018 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.
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