Toyota RAV4 Prime vs Acura CL
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 Prime | Acura CL |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 298 | 731 |
| Model years covered | 2021–2024 | 1997–2004 |
| Worst model year | 2021 | 2001 |
| Best model year | 2022 | 1998 |
| Crashes reported | 53 | 49 |
| Fires reported | 4 | 4 |
| Injuries reported | 13 | 35 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 7 |
| Most complained-about part | Electrical System | Transmission & Drivetrain |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 23.5% | 13% |
Toyota RAV4 Prime by year
What breaks
Electrical System
95
31.9%
Other & Unspecified
53
17.8%
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
33
11.1%
Brakes
27
9.1%
Fuel & Propulsion
22
7.4%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
12
4.0%
Transmission & Drivetrain
11
3.7%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
10
3.4%
Acura CL by year
What breaks
Transmission & Drivetrain
333
45.6%
Airbags
77
10.5%
Electrical System
63
8.6%
Engine & Cooling
42
5.7%
Brakes
30
4.1%
Suspension
27
3.7%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
26
3.6%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
25
3.4%