2001 Toyota RAV4 electrical system problems
The 2001 Toyota RAV4 has 68 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA — 16% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
68
Electrical System complaints
16%
Share of year
2
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Electrical System complaints by year
What owners report
“WHILE DRIVING PASSENGERS SMELLED A BURNING ODOR. THE CONSUMER OPENED THE HOOD, AND SAW FIRE. THE CONSUMER IMMEDIATELY CALLED THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. *AK SMOKE HAD COME FROM UNDER THE HOOD. *SC”
Common questions
How many electrical system complaints does the 2001 Toyota RAV4 have?
NHTSA has 68 complaints about the 2001 Toyota RAV4 electrical system — 16% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.