2014 Toyota RAV4 MPG
EPA ratings for the 2014 Toyota RAV4 run from 22–23 mpg in town to 28–30 on the highway, or 24–26 combined, depending on which of its 3 versions you look at.
The most efficient pairs the 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine with an automatic transmission and front-wheel drive, at 26 mpg combined. The thirstiest version uses the 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine with an automatic transmission and all-wheel drive and is rated 24 mpg combined. That matches the best gasoline version of the 2013 model.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RAV4 | 2.5 L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 23 | 30 | 26 | Regular · 338 g CO₂/mi |
| RAV4 AWD | 2.5 L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | 22 | 28 | 25 | Regular · 357 g CO₂/mi |
| RAV4 Limited AWD | 2.5 L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | 22 | 28 | 24 | Regular · 363 g CO₂/mi |
2014 Toyota RAV4 fuel cost per year
Driving 15,000 miles a year on regular gasoline at the September 2026 U.S. average of $4.36 a gallon, the 2014 Toyota RAV4 costs about $2,510 a year to fuel in its most efficient form (26 mpg combined), or roughly 17 cents a mile.
The thirstiest priced version (24 mpg combined) comes to about $2,720 a year, $210 more.
This is an estimate from EPA combined mpg and the EIA national average price; your cost depends on how and where you drive and on local prices.
2014 Toyota RAV4 specs
The EPA lists one engine for the 2014 Toyota RAV4: a 2.5 L 4-cyl. It came with an automatic transmission, in all-wheel drive or front-wheel drive versions. The EPA classes it as a small sport utility vehicle.
| Engine size (L) | Cylinders | Transmissions | Drive | Versions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 L | 4 | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive; All-Wheel Drive | 3 |
2014 Toyota RAV4 problems
Owners have filed 197 complaints about the 2014 Toyota RAV4 with NHTSA, the U.S. vehicle-safety agency, as of October 2026.
Electrical system is the most-reported area (25% of component mentions), followed by engine (11%) and steering (8%).
Spread over its time on sale, that is 15 complaints a year: fewer than the 2013 (18 a year) and the 2015 (25 a year).
It has the fewest complaints per year on sale of any Toyota RAV4 model year from 2008 to 2024.
Of the 197, 20 mention a crash, 25 a fire and 16 an injury.
| Component | Mentions | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 69 | 25% |
| Unknown or other | 45 | 16% |
| Engine | 31 | 11% |
| Steering | 21 | 8% |
| Power train | 20 | 7% |
| Structure | 18 | 6% |
| Service brakes | 15 | 5% |
| Air bags | 12 | 4% |
| Exterior lighting | 8 | 3% |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 7 | 3% |
| Vehicle speed control | 7 | 3% |
| Visibility/wiper | 6 | 2% |
| Equipment | 3 | 1% |
| Seats | 3 | 1% |
| Electronic stability control (esc) | 2 | <1% |
| Seat belts | 2 | <1% |
| Tires | 2 | <1% |
| Visibility | 2 | <1% |
| Wheels | 2 | <1% |
| Back over prevention | 1 | <1% |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | <1% |
| Hydraulic service brakes | 1 | <1% |
| Suspension | 1 | <1% |
What owners told NHTSA
BATTERY DIED MID-DRIVE NOW THE RADIO HEAD UNIT IS IN A BOOT LOOP RENDERING ALL FUNCTIONS UNAVAILABLE.
The contact owns a 2014 Toyota Rav4. The contact’s son stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start and became inoperable, and lost power. There was no warning light illuminated. …
The contact owns a 2014 Toyota Rav4. While driving at various speeds, the steering wheel became difficult to turn, with several unknown warning lights illuminated. The failure was intermittent. …
2014 Toyota RAV4 recalls
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2014 Toyota RAV4.
The most recent, campaign 23V734000 from November 2023, concerns electrical system.
| Campaign | Reported | Component | RAV4 years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23V734000 | November 1, 2023 | Electrical system | 2013–2018 |
| 15V144000 | March 13, 2015 | Steering | 2014–2015 |
| 15V011000 | January 16, 2015 | Trailer hitches, Exterior lighting | 2013–2015 |
| 14V828000 | December 30, 2014 | Equipment | 2014–2015 |
Safety ratings
NHTSA crash-tested 2 versions of the 2014 Toyota RAV4; the best overall score is 4 out of 5 stars.
| Version tested | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUV FWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| SUV AWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Crash-test photos: NHTSA (public domain). NHTSA can reuse a test for later model years of the same design.
Compared with other years
Complaints per year on sale divide each model year's NHTSA complaints by the years since it went on sale, so older and newer Toyota RAV4s can be compared fairly. Among other 2014 models in the EPA's small sport utility vehicle class, the 2014 Chevy Equinox (26 mpg), 2014 Ford Escape (26 mpg) and 2014 Honda CR-V (26 mpg) come closest on combined fuel economy.
| Year | Best mpg | Complaints | Per year on sale | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 24 | 287 | 18 | 11 |
| 2012 | 24 | 260 | 17 | 5 |
| 2013 | 26 | 257 | 18 | 2 |
| 2014 | 26 | 197 | 15 | 4 |
| 2015 | 26 | 305 | 25 | 4 |
| 2016 | 32 | 257 | 23 | 3 |
| 2017 | 32 | 321 | 32 | 3 |
Every Toyota RAV4 model year compared →
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FAQ
Is the 2014 RAV4 a good car?
We don't rate cars, but the official data gives a picture. The 2014 Toyota RAV4 has 15 NHTSA complaints per year on sale (the fewest of its 17 model years), 4 recall campaigns, a best overall crash rating of 4 stars and up to 26 mpg combined from the EPA.
What are common 2014 RAV4 problems?
The components owners report most to NHTSA are electrical system (69), engine (31) and steering (21). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How many recalls does the 2014 RAV4 have?
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns. To see whether a recall is still open on a specific car, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2014 RAV4 get?
The EPA rates the versions at 24–26 mpg combined (22–23 city, 28–30 highway).
How much does it cost to fuel a 2014 RAV4 per year?
About $2,510 a year for 15,000 miles in its most efficient form, up to about $2,720 for the thirstiest version, using EPA mpg and the September 2026 U.S. average regular gasoline price of $4.36 a gallon (EIA).