Volkswagen Golf R vs Toyota RAV4 Prime
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 | Volkswagen Golf R | Toyota RAV4 Prime |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 120 | 299 |
| Model years covered | 2012–2026 | 2021–2024 |
| Worst model year | 2017 | 2021 |
| Best model year | 2024 | 2022 |
| Crashes reported | 3 | 53 |
| Fires reported | 0 | 4 |
| Injuries reported | 4 | 13 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance | Electrical System |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 5.8% | 23.4% |
Volkswagen Golf R by year
What breaks
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
22
18.3%
Electrical System
15
12.5%
Brakes
15
12.5%
Engine & Cooling
11
9.2%
Transmission & Drivetrain
11
9.2%
Other & Unspecified
11
9.2%
Fuel & Propulsion
8
6.7%
Steering
4
3.3%
Toyota RAV4 Prime by year
What breaks
Electrical System
95
31.8%
Other & Unspecified
54
18.1%
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
33
11.0%
Brakes
27
9.0%
Fuel & Propulsion
22
7.4%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
12
4.0%
Transmission & Drivetrain
11
3.7%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
10
3.3%