2024 Toyota RAV4 PRIME
Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report
Quick Summary
The 2024 Toyota RAV4 PRIME has 38 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.5x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is electrical problems (24% of all complaints), specifically: bought brand new car from toyota. while driving on highway at 60 mph car suddenly went dead and catastrophic warning showed up on dash. was barely able to pull over to side of road. very dangerous. had car towed to toyota who informed me that battery was defective in cold weather and went dead. . ⚠️ 1 fire report filed.
38
Total Complaints
0
Recalls Issued
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Safety Stars
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vs Segment Avg
Known Problems
ELECTRICAL
9 complaints- • Bought brand new car from Toyota. While driving on Highway at 60 mph car suddenly went dead and catastrophic warning showed up on dash. Was barely able to pull over to side of road. Very dangerous. Had car towed to Toyota who informed me that battery was defective in cold weather and went dead.
- • While driving at no more than 5 mph, looking for a parking space, the car suddenly accelerated dramatically. I vigorously applied pressure to the brake but the car continued to go forward, sideswiping a parked pickup truck and crashing through a metal fence and coming up against a rock wall. Fortuna
- • The electronic dashboard with speedometer, and information regarding mechanical functions and fuel has gone blank. This recall has been issued however, Toyota does not yet have a fix. They are estimating sometime in December, however no specific date for a fix. I have followed up with the Toyota
“Bought brand new car from Toyota. While driving on Highway at 60 mph car suddenly went dead and catastrophic warning showed up on dash. Was barely able to pull over to side of road. Very dangerous. Had car towed to Toyota who informed me that battery was defective in cold weather and went dead. ”
— NHTSA complaint filing
OTHER
6 complaints- • Panoramic sunroof shattered while my wife was driving down the freeway. No object struck the sunroof but while she was driving it sounded like a shotgun went off and the panoramic roof was shattered.
- • I have owned vehicle for 3 months. Noticed loud banging sound whenever brakes are applied at low speeds, on rough bumps/rough road. At times banging is loud enough to sound like vehicle hit something. No issues with braking currently. Not sure if noise is from ABS but sound is coming from front and
- • Main infotainment display doesn't switch to night/dark screen even though the settings is set to automatic mode. As a result the display is extremely bright especially in dark and rural areas blinding the driver. It caused me to hit a curb and blow a tire. I went to a Toyota dealer 3 times but they
“Panoramic sunroof shattered while my wife was driving down the freeway. No object struck the sunroof but while she was driving it sounded like a shotgun went off and the panoramic roof was shattered.”
— NHTSA complaint filing
VISIBILITY
5 complaints- • Panoramic moon roof exploded while driving with no impact to the glass. The explosion sounded like a gun shot inside the car. This sudden explosive noise put the driver, and all other vehicles on the road, in danger due to the panicked reflex of the driver. Upon inspection, it's evident that the gla
- • The contact owns a 2024 Toyota Rav4 Prime. The contact stated while driving at approximately 45 MPH, there was an abnormal explosion coming from the roof of the vehicle. The contact then became aware that the panoramic sunroof had shattered without impact. An unknown local dealer was notified of the
- • Windshield cracked by itself while pulling out from home garage. No visible signs of hit by foreign object. Cannot feel the crack with finger tips from inside or outside. Crack seems started from defroster.
“Panoramic moon roof exploded while driving with no impact to the glass. The explosion sounded like a gun shot inside the car. This sudden explosive noise put the driver, and all other vehicles on the road, in danger due to the panicked reflex of the driver. Upon inspection, it's evident that the gla”
— NHTSA complaint filing
BRAKES
4 complaints- • I have owned vehicle for 3 months. Noticed loud banging sound whenever brakes are applied at low speeds, on rough bumps/rough road. At times banging is loud enough to sound like vehicle hit something. No issues with braking currently. Not sure if noise is from ABS but sound is coming from front and
- • While driving at no more than 5 mph, looking for a parking space, the car suddenly accelerated dramatically. I vigorously applied pressure to the brake but the car continued to go forward, sideswiping a parked pickup truck and crashing through a metal fence and coming up against a rock wall. Fortuna
- • I was driving on a busy road at rush-hour. I was behind a school bus at a light. I stopped the car the way I always do but the car kept inching up very very slowly. I could not stop the car. It just kept moving until I hit the back of the bus!!! there was no damage to the bus, but my vehicle has a l
“I have owned vehicle for 3 months. Noticed loud banging sound whenever brakes are applied at low speeds, on rough bumps/rough road. At times banging is loud enough to sound like vehicle hit something. No issues with braking currently. Not sure if noise is from ABS but sound is coming from front and ”
— NHTSA complaint filing
DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS
3 complaints- • The driver was pulling into a friend's carport. After crossing a small curb her foot was taken off the gas and was moving to the brake. The car was going slightly uphill as slow as a car can go with no gas pedal depressed. The car then accelerated as if someone pressed the gas to the floor. In a mat
- • Hazard (fishtailing risk): In rain with LTA ON, small but critical driver steering corrections near center are overridden by EPS/LTA, which apply centering torque into steering dual compliance creating a real steering wheel deadband canceling the driver’s turning of the wheel across the deadband; th
- • Hazard (fishtailing risk): In rain with LTA ON, small but critical driver steering corrections near center are overridden by EPS/LTA, which apply centering torque into steering dual compliance creating a real steering wheel deadband canceling the driver’s turning of the wheel across the deadband; th
“The driver was pulling into a friend's carport. After crossing a small curb her foot was taken off the gas and was moving to the brake. The car was going slightly uphill as slow as a car can go with no gas pedal depressed. The car then accelerated as if someone pressed the gas to the floor. In a mat”
— NHTSA complaint filing
Estimated Repair Costs
Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.
🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist
Based on 38 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:
- ☐ELECTRICAL: Bought brand new car from Toyota. While driving on Highway at 60 mph car suddenly went dead and catastrophic warning showed up on dash. Was barely able to pull over to side of road. Very dangerous. Had car towed to Toyota who informed me that battery was defective in cold weather and went dead.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐OTHER: Panoramic sunroof shattered while my wife was driving down the freeway. No object struck the sunroof but while she was driving it sounded like a shotgun went off and the panoramic roof was shattered.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐VISIBILITY: Panoramic moon roof exploded while driving with no impact to the glass. The explosion sounded like a gun shot inside the car. This sudden explosive noise put the driver, and all other vehicles on the road, in danger due to the panicked reflex of the driver. Upon inspection, it's evident that the gla
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐BRAKES: I have owned vehicle for 3 months. Noticed loud banging sound whenever brakes are applied at low speeds, on rough bumps/rough road. At times banging is loud enough to sound like vehicle hit something. No issues with braking currently. Not sure if noise is from ABS but sound is coming from front and
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)
Toyota RAV4 PRIME — Year Comparison
How does 2024 compare to other years? Fewer complaints = more reliable.
Full years-to-avoid analysis →NHTSA Safety Rating
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At a Glance
- Complaints
- 38
- Recalls
- 0
- Fire reports
- 1
- Crash reports
- 5
- Injury reports
- 1
- Segment avg
- 80
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