2019 Toyota RAV4 Structure & Body Problems
Structure & Body complaints account for 103 of 878 total complaints (12%) filed on the 2019 Toyota RAV4, with a median failure mileage of 36,000 miles. NHTSA lists 3 crashes and 1 fire tied to this area, and no related recall exists.
- Structure & Body complaints
- 103
- 12% of 878
- Crashes reported
- 3
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 3
- Median mileage
- 36,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical body and structure symptoms owners report
- Doors trap rainwater inside because door drain holes get blocked, causing water to slosh around inside the door panel.
- Roof rack rails reportedly leak water into the A-pillar and C-pillar, an area where side airbags are housed, raising concerns about airbag operation and interior rust.
- Rear liftgate power hinges pull away from the body over time, leaving the hatch unable to fully open, close, or hold position.
- Water pools in the rear footwell area during rain, suggesting a separate cabin water intrusion path.
- Owners describe rear tire alignment problems tied to a lack of camber adjustment, leading to rapid inner-tire wear.
- A moonroof was reported to shatter outward with a loud bang while driving, with no external impact involved.
When 2019 Toyota RAV4 body and structure complaints were filed
First complaint Sep 23, 2019, latest Jul 31, 2026.
Structure & Body recalls for the 2019 Toyota RAV4
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Structure & Body complaints by RAV4 model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How common are Structure & Body complaints on the 2019 Toyota RAV4?
- NHTSA lists 103 Structure & Body complaints for the 2019 RAV4, which is 12% of the 878 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2019 Toyota RAV4 water leak or body issues?
- No. NHTSA lists no related recalls for the Structure & Body complaints reported on the 2019 RAV4.
- At what mileage do these body problems usually appear?
- The median mileage at failure for Structure & Body complaints on the 2019 RAV4 is 36,000 miles.
- Have these body complaints led to crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA records 3 crashes, 1 fire, and 3 injuries tied to Structure & Body complaints on the 2019 RAV4.
- Is water leaking into the doors a widespread issue on the 2019 RAV4?
- Multiple owners report rainwater collecting inside doors due to blocked drain holes, and other owners describe similar water intrusion near the roof rack rails and A-pillar.