YearToAvoid

2007 Toyota RAV4 Engine Problems

NHTSA has 331 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2007 Toyota RAV4, 33% of all 1,004 complaints for this model year. That is the highest engine complaint count among 21 RAV4 model years. These complaints report 22 crashes, 6 fires, and 9 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 69,828 miles.

Engine complaints
331
33% of 1,004
Crashes reported
22
Fires reported
6
Injuries reported
9
Median mileage
69,828 mi
Related recalls
1

When 2007 Toyota RAV4 engine complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 30, 2007, latest Dec 9, 2024.

2007 Toyota RAV4 engine complaints: complaints filed per quarter362007 Q12009 Q22011 Q22013 Q22015 Q22017 Q22019 Q22022 Q2
331 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2007 Q1 to 2024 Q4; peak 2010 Q1 (36).

Engine recalls for the 2007 Toyota RAV4

  1. NHTSA 11V113000Feb 24, 2011Engine1,363,244 vehicles

    Vehicle speed control:accelerator pedal

    Toyota is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2011 lexus lx570, 2003 through 2009 toyota 4runner, and 2006 through 2010 rav4 vehicles. The accelerator pedal can get stuck in the wide open position due to its being trapped by an unsecured or incompatible driver's floor mat.

    Risk: A stuck open accelerator pedal may result in very high vehicle speeds and make it difficult to stop the vehicle, which could cause a crash, serious injury or death.

    Remedy: The remedy is now available. The safety recall began early april 2011. The remedy will involve modification or replacement of the accelerator pedal and replacement of any toyota all-weather floor mat. Owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331 or lexus at 1-800-255-3987.

Engine complaints by RAV4 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200528 (20%)
  2. 2006220 (31%)
  3. 2007331 (33%)
  4. 2008246 (43%)
  5. 2009129 (39%)
  6. 2010108 (27%)
  7. 201198 (34%)
  8. 201269 (27%)
  9. 201345 (18%)
  10. 201438 (19%)
  11. 201556 (18%)
  12. 201636 (15%)
  13. 201746 (15%)
  14. 201850 (15%)
  15. 2019239 (27%)
  16. 2020205 (32%)
  17. 202146 (12%)
  18. 202234 (23%)
  19. 202332 (21%)
  20. 202446 (26%)
  21. 202518 (21%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2007 Toyota RAV4 have engine problems?
NHTSA has 331 owner complaints about the engine in the 2007 Toyota RAV4, 33% of all complaints for this model year, including 22 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 69,828 miles.
Which Toyota RAV4 year has the most engine complaints?
The 2007 Toyota RAV4 has the most engine complaints (331), compared with 331 for the 2007.
Is there a engine recall for the 2007 Toyota RAV4?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2007 Toyota RAV4 concerns the engine: 11V113000.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.