Toyota RAV4 Hybrid vs Lexus LS400
Both cars' complete complaint records, side by side.
Read the totals carefully. NHTSA publishes no sales figures, so the car that sold more collects more complaints regardless of quality. The rows worth weighing are the proportions — the share of complaints that involved harm, and which part dominates.
| Measure | Toyota RAV4 Hybrid | Lexus LS400 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 173 | 424 |
| Model years covered | 2016–2026 | 1990–2001 |
| Worst model year | 2016 | 1993 |
| Best model year | 2020 | 2000 |
| Crashes reported | 22 | 58 |
| Fires reported | 0 | 8 |
| Injuries reported | 12 | 33 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Airbags | Electrical System |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 19.7% | 23.3% |
Toyota RAV4 Hybrid by year
What breaks
Airbags
26
15.0%
Fuel & Propulsion
21
12.1%
Other & Unspecified
19
11.0%
Brakes
17
9.8%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
17
9.8%
Electrical System
15
8.7%
Body & Structure
14
8.1%
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
14
8.1%
Lexus LS400 by year
What breaks
Electrical System
131
30.9%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
48
11.3%
Brakes
26
6.1%
Lights
26
6.1%
Seat Belts
25
5.9%
Airbags
20
4.7%
Tires
20
4.7%
Engine & Cooling
18
4.2%