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2012 Toyota RAV4

Owners have filed 357 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Toyota RAV4. Wipers, windshield & visibility is the most reported problem area, at 17% of complaints. After that come cruise control (14%) and brakes (11%).

At a glance

Complaints
357 filed with NHTSA
Most reported
Wipers, windshield & visibility 17% of complaints
Recalls
5
Fuel economy
22 to 24 MPG combined
Safety rating
4 of 5 stars NHTSA overall

Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls and 5-Star ratings; U.S. EPA

Problems owners report

Owners have filed 357 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Toyota RAV4. Wipers, windshield & visibility is the most reported problem area, at 17% of complaints. After that come cruise control (14%) and brakes (11%).

Mileage, severity and owner comments for the 2012 Toyota RAV4

Recalls

The 2012 Toyota RAV4 is affected by 5 safety recall campaigns in NHTSA's records.

All 5 recall campaigns for the 2012 Toyota RAV4

Fuel economy

The EPA lists 4 versions of the 2012 Toyota RAV4. Combined fuel economy ranges from 22 to 24 MPG; the most efficient version is rated 21 city / 28 highway.

Every version and its yearly fuel cost

Safety rating

In NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), the 2012 Toyota RAV4 earned an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars.

Frontal, side and rollover ratings

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