2011 Toyota RAV4 problems and complaints
Owners have filed 287 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Toyota RAV4. The most-reported areas: Vehicle Speed Control (69), Visibility/Wiper (48), Service Brakes (48).
Key takeaways
- 287 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 44 involve a crash, 8 a fire, 20 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 69 | 24% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 48 | 17% |
| Service Brakes | 48 | 17% |
| Engine | 33 | 11% |
| Seat Belts | 30 | 10% |
| Power Train | 25 | 9% |
| Air Bags | 20 | 7% |
| Electrical System | 19 | 7% |
| Suspension | 16 | 6% |
| Structure | 16 | 6% |
| Steering | 15 | 5% |
| Unknown Or Other | 14 | 5% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 Toyota RAV4 SUV AWD | 3/5 | 3/5 | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| 2011 Toyota RAV4 SUV FWD | 3/5 | 3/5 | 4/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Air Bags - filed 2026-07-13
Airbag light is on
Electrical System - filed 2026-04-10
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2011 Toyota Rav4. The contact discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy after the purchase. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the mileage was 89,000. It was later discovered upon checking the Carfax report that the mileage was 230,000.
Suspension - filed 2026-04-03
The contact owns a 2011 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, there was an abnormal clunking sound coming from the rear end of the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle felt as if the rear suspension had failed. The vehicle was taken to a certified mechanic, who determined that t...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.