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2018 Toyota RAV4 transmission problems

The 2018 Toyota RAV4 has 26 transmission complaints filed with NHTSA — 6% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.

26

Transmission complaints

6%

Share of year

2

Crash-involved

0

Related recalls

Transmission complaints by year

What owners report

The contact owns a 2018 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated that upon entering her carport in an attempt to park(P), the vehicle surged forward without warning. The vehicle blew through the carport's back wall and crashed into her neighbor's fence before coming to an independent stop. The air bags did…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · September 2, 2025 · crash

Common questions

How many transmission complaints does the 2018 Toyota RAV4 have?

NHTSA has 26 complaints about the 2018 Toyota RAV4 transmission — 6% 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.