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 · 30 combined MPG · Front-Wheel Drive

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More recall homework

Similar activity

Recall counts are similar.

More complaint activity

2024 Toyota RAV4

has more complaint records.

Open investigation signals

Similar activity

Open investigation counts are similar.

Lower estimated fuel cost

Similar estimates

fuel-cost estimates are similar.

Short answer: RAV4 has more complaint activity and RAV4 has more severity reports. Confirm the exact VIN before buying.

Public-record comparison

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

Record 2024 Toyota RAV4 2023 Toyota RAV4 Difference
Total recalls 3 3 Similar
Total complaints 162 142 RAV4 has 20 more complaints
Crash / Fire / Injury / Death reports 25 / 0 / 12 / 0 18 / 1 / 9 / 0 RAV4 has 9 more severity reports
Defect investigations 0 0 Similar
Open investigations 0 0 Similar
Manufacturer communications 137 157 RAV4 has 20 more communications
Recall completion reports 9 12 RAV4 has 3 more reports
Warranty programs 2 2 Similar
Service campaigns 15 11 RAV4 has 4 more service campaigns
Software notices 1 1 Similar
Canadian recall records 0 0 Similar
Latest recall Oct 30, 2025 Oct 30, 2025 Similar
Latest complaint Jul 15, 2026 Jul 16, 2026 RAV4 has newer activity
Top complaint categories Top 3
  • Unknown Or Other
  • Engine
  • Electrical System
  • Unknown Or Other
  • Electrical System
  • Steering
 Similar focus
Fuel type Gasoline Gasoline Same
Efficiency 30 combined MPG 30 combined MPG Same
Estimated annual fuel cost 15,000 miles / year $2,000 $2,000 Similar
Safety-rating records 2 2 Similar

Practical next steps

What to ask each seller

2024 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 unknown or other and engine repairs?
  • Can an independent mechanic inspect it?

2023 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 unknown or other and electrical system repairs?
  • Can an independent mechanic inspect it?

What to inspect first

2024 Toyota RAV4

  • Unknown Or Other: service records, warning lights, and test-drive behavior
  • Engine: stalling, rough idle, oil use, warning lights
  • Electrical System: warning lights, screens, battery drain, accessories

2023 Toyota RAV4

  • Unknown Or Other: service records, warning lights, and test-drive behavior
  • Electrical System: warning lights, screens, battery drain, accessories
  • Steering: pulling, assist warnings, alignment, steering noise

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