Compare two vehicles

Spot recall, complaint, investigation, and fuel-cost differences before you trust the listing. No VIN required to start.

Vehicle A

Gasoline · 30 combined MPG · Front-Wheel Drive

Vehicle B

Gasoline · 25 combined MPG · Front-Wheel Drive

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More recall homework

2019 Toyota RAV4

has more recalls listed.

More complaint activity

2019 Toyota RAV4

has more complaint records.

Open investigation signals

Similar activity

Open investigation counts are similar.

Lower estimated fuel cost

2019 Toyota RAV4

may cost less to fuel.

Short answer: RAV4 needs more recall homework, RAV4 has more complaint activity, RAV4 has more severity reports and RAV4 has the lower fuel-cost estimate. Confirm the exact VIN before buying.

Public-record comparison

Rows show model-year records, not exact VIN status.

Record 2019 Toyota RAV4 2018 Toyota RAV4 Difference
Total recalls 7 3 RAV4 has 4 more recalls
Total complaints 864 324 RAV4 has 540 more complaints
Crash / Fire / Injury / Death reports 25 / 2 / 16 / 0 30 / 32 / 13 / 0 RAV4 has 32 more severity reports
Defect investigations 1 2 RAV4 has 1 more investigations
Open investigations 0 0 Similar
Manufacturer communications 341 186 RAV4 has 155 more communications
Recall completion reports 52 20 RAV4 has 32 more reports
Warranty programs 10 0 RAV4 has 10 more warranty programs
Service campaigns 6 4 RAV4 has 2 more service campaigns
Software notices 0 0 Similar
Canadian recall records 0 0 Similar
Latest recall Nov 4, 2020 Nov 1, 2023 RAV4 has newer activity
Latest complaint May 29, 2026 May 28, 2026 RAV4 has newer activity
Top complaint categories Top 3
  • Fuel Propulsion System
  • Engine
  • Unknown Or Other
  • Electrical System
  • Unknown Or Other
  • Exterior Lighting
 Different
Fuel type Gasoline Gasoline Same
Efficiency 30 combined MPG 25 combined MPG Different
Estimated annual fuel cost 15,000 miles / year $2,000 $2,400 RAV4 about $400 less
Safety-rating records 2 2 Similar

Practical next steps

What to ask each seller

2019 Toyota RAV4

  • Can I get the VIN to confirm exact recall status?
  • Do you have repair orders for listed recall work?
  • Has the vehicle had fuel propulsion system and engine repairs?
  • Can an independent mechanic inspect it?

2018 Toyota RAV4

  • Can I get the VIN to confirm exact recall status?
  • Do you have repair orders for listed recall work?
  • Has the vehicle had electrical system and unknown or other repairs?
  • Can an independent mechanic inspect it?

What to inspect first

2019 Toyota RAV4

  • Fuel Propulsion System: fuel smell, leaks, stalling, range or charging changes
  • Engine: stalling, rough idle, oil use, warning lights
  • Unknown Or Other: service records, warning lights, and test-drive behavior

2018 Toyota RAV4

  • Electrical System: warning lights, screens, battery drain, accessories
  • Unknown Or Other: service records, warning lights, and test-drive behavior
  • Exterior Lighting: service records, warning lights, and test-drive behavior

Always get an independent mechanic inspection.

Do not buy on model-year data alone.

Confirm the exact VIN before purchase and check for new updates.

Learn what a VIN check can and cannot show