Body complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | Share of year's complaints | Typical mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | 9% | — |
| 2024 | 16 | 9% | — |
| 2023 | 10 | 6% | 19,000 miles |
| 2022 | 19 | 13% | 26,000 miles |
| 2021 | 21 | 5% | 56,000 miles |
| 2020 | 60 | 9% | 9,000 miles |
| 2019 | 89 | 10% | 32,000 miles |
| 2018 | 14 | 4% | 10,000 miles |
| 2017 | 19 | 6% | 14,000 miles |
| 2016 | 15 | 6% | 15,000 miles |
| 2015 | 31 | 10% | 30,000 miles |
| 2014 | 18 | 9% | 30,000 miles |
| 2013 | 28 | 11% | 36,000 miles |
| 2012 | 15 | 6% | 34,000 miles |
| 2011 | 16 | 6% | 50,000 miles |
| 2010 | 13 | 3% | 37,000 miles |
| 2009 | 17 | 5% | 30,000 miles |
| 2008 | 19 | 3% | 57,000 miles |
| 2007 | 24 | 2% | 60,000 miles |
| 2006 | 23 | 3% | 27,000 miles |
| 2005 | 4 | 3% | 55,000 miles |
| 2004 | 4 | 3% | 81,000 miles |
| 2003 | 6 | 2% | 72,000 miles |
| 2002 | 5 | 1% | 80,000 miles |
| 2001 | 7 | 2% | 88,000 miles |
| 2000 | 2 | 7% | 204,000 miles |
| 1999 | 6 | 10% | 175,000 miles |
| 1998 | 3 | 4% | 118,000 miles |
| 1997 | 6 | 11% | 110,000 miles |
| 1996 | 1 | 2% | 6,000 miles |
Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (doors, hood, frame, rust, paint and trim).
Mileage when the problem started
What owners report
The moonroof on my car spontaneously shattered while I was driving on the highway. It made a very loud noise like a large object hitting the top of my car. There was no prior warning and no other vehicles were close to me at the time. I was not driving under a bridge or overpass. The sliding roof panel was closed, but I heard wind and there was shattered glass on the top of sliding roof panel. If it had been open, passengers would have had been showered in broken glass. The glass pieces went flying across the roof and scratched the paint. I took the car to a glass shop and the Toyota dealership. Toyota inspected it for defects in the seal/gasket that holds the moonroof, but found nothing. Our insurance company did cover replacing the moonroof glass and the paint damage. …
I noted the body is made up of soft materials that slightly bend when push lightly with hand. I put a magnet to see if it's made up of metal but noted a weak attraction of the magnet to the body. When I used my buttock to push the door to close ( my hands were not free and held several grocery bags), my buttock sunk to the part of the area I pressed on. I heard and felt the bending and clicking sound of plastic then it lifted back to its shape. I almost lost my balance since I'm not expecting the door that soft. I was scared that I dented the door. So how safety is this 2025 RAV4 ? We also have 2023 RAV4 of same model XLE AWD Premier. I wonder what will happen if it has accident with another vehicles on the road. With this body materials will save me from any kind of collisions ? I just noticed this brought by my experience today.
On 9/06/2026 my 2024 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid was involved in a severe collision where the impact occured on the drivers side at the passenger door. The vehicle spun several times before coming to a stop. During the spins the front passenger door flew opening. My wife was sitting in the passenger seat her seatbelt successfully restrianted her preventing ejection and injury. However the unlatching of a non impacted door under rotational forces represents a catastrophic structural or mechanical latch failure that poses an imminent risk occupant ejection.
This incident occurred on the morning of [redacted]. I was driving my new, 2024 Toyota RAV4 hybrid on the highway (it has less than 20,000 miles on it). There were no vehicles or other obstacles or road debris of any kind near me. I suddenly heard an incredibly loud, explosive sound. It was like a gunshot or as if a body had fallen on my roof. I then heard the noise of wind. My sunroof had exploded. Fortunately, I had the sunroof and the interior screen closed, so glass did not fall into my car. Once I was able to pull over, I examined the sunroof to find it had shattered and there was no indication of anything falling on or colliding with it. I took two photos and proceeded slowly to the Toyota dealer (Ourisman Toyota in Richmond, Va.) where I purchased the car brand-new/off-the-truck in February 2024. …
The contact owns a 2023 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated while cleaning the vehicle, the contact became aware that there was water coming from the rear passenger's side door. The contact opened the rear passenger's side door, and water poured onto the ground. Additionally, the rear passenger's side door made a sloshing sound while being closed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where Technical Service Bulletin: 0084-21 (Sloshing or Splashing Noise from Inside One or More Door Panels) was performed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 19,100.
The brakes failed, without warning, while parking; causing me to hit a pole/wall in my employer's parking garage on April 12, 2024. I was injured, and obtained care from UChicago Medical Center. Toyota assigned an independent investigator to assess my vehicle; which was completed on April 29, 2024. Per Toyota, no brake issues were noted. My vehicle remained at Oak Lawn Toyota from April 12, 2024- May 31, 2024.
The contact owns a 2022 Toyota RAV4. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds during rainy weather conditions, water would leak inside the front driver-side door and puddle. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed with a deteriorated sealant. The vehicle was repaired. In addition, the contact stated that while driving at various speeds during rainy weather conditions, water would intrude into the rear driver-side door and would accumulate inside. The local dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired due to costs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000.
The contact owns a 2022 Toyota Rav4. The contact heard an abnormal sound coming from the driver's side rear door. The contact stated that the sound was a "sloshing" sound of water. The contact stated that when she had parked the vehicle on a road with an upgrade with the front of the vehicle facing up, she observed that water was leaking out from the bottom of the door. The contact stated that when it rained, the noise and water leak were more noticeable. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 26,000.
Frequently asked questions
Which Toyota RAV4 years have body problems?
By NHTSA complaints, the 2019 (89), 2020 (60), 2015 (31), 2013 (28) and 2007 (24) model years. Body complaints make up 10% of all complaints for the 2019.
Is there a recall for Toyota RAV4 body problems?
No. NHTSA lists no body & structure recall for any Toyota RAV4 model year. A widespread problem may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin, so ask a dealer.
At what mileage do Toyota RAV4 body problems start?
Across all years, half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 42,000 miles; 60% happened before 50,000 miles.
What part fails most often?
Owners most often name the body (369 mentions), followed by the body › hatchback/liftgate › hinge and attachments (30).
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.