2009 Toyota RAV4 vs 2011 Toyota RAV4
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2009 Toyota RAV4 | 2011 Toyota RAV4 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 327 | 287 |
| Recall campaigns | 15 | 11 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 287 | 283 |
| Investigations | 3 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 52 | 44 |
| Fire reports | 3 | 8 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 3/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–24 | 21–24 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 29,409 mi | 45,968 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Toyota RAV4 | Toyota RAV4 |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 99 | 69 |
| Suspension | 55 | 16 |
| Engine | 27 | 33 |
| Service Brakes | 12 | 43 |
| Power Train | 28 | 25 |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 48 |
| Steering | 26 | 15 |
| Electrical System | 19 | 19 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Hesitation / surging | 16 | 15 |
| Rust / corrosion | 15 | 13 |
| Clunking / rattling | 12 | 0 |
| Stalling | 9 | 10 |
| Vibration / shaking | 7 | 10 |
| Check engine light | 5 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 5 | 6 |
2009 Toyota RAV4
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.