Which RAV4 years should I avoid?

NHTSA complaint and recall data flags 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2024 as the RAV4 years to avoid, relative to other RAV4 model years. The 2019 RAV4 has the highest complaint index at 100 and 878 complaints, the most of any year.

Which Rogue years should I avoid?

Based on NHTSA data, 2017, 2018, 2023 and 2025 are the Rogue years to avoid relative to other Rogue model years. The 2023 Rogue has the highest complaint index at 100 with 716 complaints.

Does the RAV4 or Rogue have more total complaints?

The Nissan Rogue has 6,481 total complaints versus 5,040 for the Toyota RAV4 across the same 2010-2025 span, though totals are not adjusted for how many of each were sold.

Which model gets better fuel economy?

The Nissan Rogue averages 28.3 mpg combined across its model years versus 26.7 mpg combined for the Toyota RAV4.

What are the top problem areas for each model?

For the RAV4, Engine (23%) and Electrical System (22%) lead complaints. For the Rogue, Engine (26%) and Transmission & Powertrain (24%) lead complaints.

Toyota RAV4 vs Nissan Rogue: Which Years to Avoid

Toyota RAV4 (2010-2025) logs 5,040 NHTSA complaints across 16 model years (315/year avg); years to avoid are 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2024. Nissan Rogue (2010-2025) logs 6,481 complaints (405/year avg); avoid years are 2017, 2018, 2023 and 2025. Totals aren't sales-normalized.

Head to head

Toyota RAV4

Model years: 2010–2025 (16)
NHTSA complaints: 5,040
Per model year: 315
Recall campaigns: 39
Years to avoid: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2024
Best years: 2012, 2013, 2014, 2016
Top problem area: Engine
Avg. EPA combined MPG: 26.7
Avg. NHTSA overall rating: 4.7 ★

Nissan Rogue

Model years: 2010–2025 (16)
NHTSA complaints: 6,481
Per model year: 405
Recall campaigns: 39
Years to avoid: 2017, 2018, 2023, 2025
Best years: 2010, 2011, 2012, 2020
Top problem area: Engine
Avg. EPA combined MPG: 28.3
Avg. NHTSA overall rating: 4.3 ★

Year by year

Complaint Index is relative within each model (0 = that model’s best year, 100 = its worst). Complaints and recalls are raw counts.

Year	RAV4				Rogue
Year	Verdict	Complaints	Recalls	MPG	Verdict	Complaints	Recalls	MPG
2010	Caution	398	14	23	Best	282	2	23.5
2011	Good	287	11	22.5	Best	362	2	24
2012	Best	260	5	23	Best	318	2	24
2013	Best	257	2	25.5	Caution	610	1	24.5
2014	Best	197	4	25.5	Good	440	10	26
2015	Caution	304	4	25.5	Caution	553	9	26
2016	Best	240	3	25	Caution	540	7	27.5
2017	Good	307	3	25	Avoid	596	5	31
2018	Good	331	3	25	Avoid	668	3	31
2019	Avoid	878	7	30	Good	337	3	31
2020	Avoid	634	6	29.5	Best	151	1	28
2021	Avoid	386	1	29.5	Good	288	10	31
2022	Good	145	1	29.5	Good	237	1	31.5
2023	Caution	155	3	29.5	Avoid	716	6	31.5
2024	Avoid	174	3	29	Caution	201	4	31.5
2025	Caution	87	3	30	Avoid	182	3	31

Complaint Index by year

Toyota RAV4

Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best

Nissan Rogue

Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best

Frequently asked questions

Which RAV4 years should I avoid?: NHTSA complaint and recall data flags 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2024 as the RAV4 years to avoid, relative to other RAV4 model years. The 2019 RAV4 has the highest complaint index at 100 and 878 complaints, the most of any year.
Which Rogue years should I avoid?: Based on NHTSA data, 2017, 2018, 2023 and 2025 are the Rogue years to avoid relative to other Rogue model years. The 2023 Rogue has the highest complaint index at 100 with 716 complaints.
Does the RAV4 or Rogue have more total complaints?: The Nissan Rogue has 6,481 total complaints versus 5,040 for the Toyota RAV4 across the same 2010-2025 span, though totals are not adjusted for how many of each were sold.
Which model gets better fuel economy?: The Nissan Rogue averages 28.3 mpg combined across its model years versus 26.7 mpg combined for the Toyota RAV4.
What are the top problem areas for each model?: For the RAV4, Engine (23%) and Electrical System (22%) lead complaints. For the Rogue, Engine (26%) and Transmission & Powertrain (24%) lead complaints.