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2010 Toyota RAV4 Engine Problems

Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2010 Toyota RAV4 has 15 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2010 Toyota RAV4

Suspension
100
Speed Control
65
Other
37
Powertrain
33
Brakes
26
Airbags
26
Steering
18
Visibility
17
Engine
15
Seat Belts
13
Electrical
13
Wheels
11
Structure
8
Fuel System
7
Tires
4
Seats
3

15

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026

All Engine Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Apr 5, 2025ENGINEBurns oil. No leaks and compression is spot on. Burns oil so bad that around every 2,000 miles, if y...
Mar 4, 2019ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGThe contact owns a 2010 Toyota RAV4. The contact stated that she gets her vehicle maintenance on a r...
Nov 4, 2018ENGINESUV ACCELERATED WHEN I USED THE BRAKE! I WAS STOPPING AT RED LIGHT!
Oct 3, 2018ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE CONSUMED TOO MUCH OIL A...
Jan 4, 2017ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE VEHICLE SHUT DOWN AND THE C...
Feb 29, 2016ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMAPRIL 2014: AT APPROXIMATELY 50,000 MILES, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND STABILITY CONTROLS ON DASH WHILE D...
Aug 8, 2012ENGINELEAKING WATER PUMP, REPLACED AT 60,000 MILE SERVICE INTERVAL. *TR
Jan 7, 2012ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT WAS STOPPED AT A LIGHT WHEN THE ENGINE RPMS IN...
Nov 15, 2011ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLWITH THE VEHICLE IN PARK AND THE BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED, THE ENGINE REVED IMMEDIATELY TO AROUND 6000 ...
Sep 19, 2011ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLON A PUBLIC MAIN STREET TRAVELING 35-45 MPH, STARTED TO BRAKE TO STOP FOR A LIGHT CHANGING FROM YELL...
Jan 23, 2011ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLI WAS DRIVING ALONE INTO THE GERMONDS VILLAGE CONDOMINIUM DEVELOPMENT LOCATED OFF EASTLYN DRIVE NEAR...
Sep 1, 2010ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLON SEPTEMBER 1 I WAS DRIVING IN A CONGESTED AREA APPROACHING AN INTERSECTION WITH STOPPED TRAFFIC. ...
Aug 10, 2010ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE AT THE DEALER FOR ROUTINE MAI...
Jun 1, 2010ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGI HAVE A TOYOTA 2010 RAV4, BUT PRESUMED ALL NEW TOYOTA VEHICLES, ENCOURAGE RECIRCULATING TOXIC GASES...
Apr 22, 2010ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLON SEVERAL OCCASIONS THE CRUISE CONTROL DID NOT DISENGAGE, EITHER WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED OR TH...

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