2009 Toyota RAV4 engine problems
The 2009 Toyota RAV4 has 35 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 9% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.
35
Engine complaints
9%
Share of year
2
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Engine complaints by year
What owners report
“WHILE MY WIFE WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT 60 MPH THE ENGINE LOST POWER. MOVING TO THE RIGHT LANE TO PULL OVER, FLAMES BEGAN COMING OUT OF THE TOP OF THE HOOD, HITTING THE WINDSHIELD. SHE TRIED STOPPING BUT BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, REQUIRING HER TO PUT THE CAR IN PARK AND SLIDE ON GRASS. SHE…”
Common questions
How many engine complaints does the 2009 Toyota RAV4 have?
NHTSA has 35 complaints about the 2009 Toyota RAV4 engine — 9% 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.