There are 3 owner-reported electrical system complaints for the 1998 Toyota RAV4in NHTSA's database. These are unverified consumer reports and may not reflect confirmed defects.
AFTER VEHICLE IS DRIVEN ABOUT 1-2 HOURS, NON STOP, IGNITION AREA BECOMES VERY HOT. DEALER WAS CALLED ABOUT THE PROBLEM. OWNER WAS TOLD BY DEALERSHIP THAT PROBLEM WAS NORMAL. *AK.ET.
BATTERY FAILED. YH
LEFT FRONT QUARTER PANEL ENGINE FUSE FAILED. YH
Complaints are unverified consumer reports submitted to NHTSA. A high complaint count may reflect vehicle popularity, not defect severity. Data sourced from NHTSA public records.
Data synced from NHTSA on May 4, 2026