2023 Toyota RAV4: won't start

6 of the 166 complaints about the 2023 Toyota RAV4 describe won't start.

owner complaints: 6
of this car's complaints: 4%
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 22 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Won't start by model year

2025
2
2024
4
2023
6
2022
5
2021
4
2020
21
2019
6
2018
5
2017
3
2016
5
2015
6
2014
6
2013
3
2012
2
2011
1
2010
1
2008
8
2007
5
2006
1
2004
1
2003
4
2002
2
1997
1

What owners say

Filed Aug 12, 2026 · Engine, Fuel system · GA

On August 6 2026, my RAV4 just cut off at the traffic light. The car was completely dead. I was unable to unlock the trunk but the doors did open. The vehicle was towed to the local dealership. The tow truck man hooked up his portable car charger and the car started. On August 8, 2026 the car cut off after parking in a parking space and would not start so I had to get a jump off. After driving for approximately 50 miles to home, I got a low voltage warning and a statement the battery is charging. The local Toyota dealership did a diagnostic test on August 11, 2026 and stated the battery, starter, and alternator were okay. The same thing happened again on August 12, 2026. The car just cut off after stopping in the parking lot. After getting a jump off, I received a message that the battery is charging. Also, the car shifts speed while driving.

Filed May 21, 2025 · Engine, Steering · NC

My Toyota RAV 4 the power steering light comes on and says low & it always happens when it’s heavy raining and my wipers are on. The car just stops & wont start again for about 20 mins. This is super dangerous and has happened 4 times now

Filed May 13, 2025 · Engine · MA

This problem has occurred twice now. First time: 4/19/2023 The car was brought to the car wash, I pulled into my parking spot the car shut off. When I attempted to turn the car back on the car would not start. The car showed a check engine light along with a steering wheel with an exclamation point. The dash said "Engine Stopped Steering Power Low". The car was immediately brought to the dealership after the car would start. The dealership did not find anything wrong along with no codes. The dealership assured me this would not happen while driving. Second Time: 5/9/2025 The car stalled mid driving in the rain and said "Engine Stopped Steering Power Low", car would not turnback on. Car has not been brought to the dealership again due to them not responding. This problem happening while driving puts not only my life at risk but everyone on the road.

Filed Apr 25, 2025 · AL

I drive through heavy rain for about 20 miles and I got to my mom’s house, put the car in park for about 5 minutes, when I get back in the car the car shut off when I put it in drive and was smoking. Now it will not crank up.

Filed Feb 1, 2025 · Engine, Steering · NC

Car had error on dashboard of Engine stopped power steering low, car is available for inspection. Car would not start in the middle of the night while raining, had smoke coming out the front. Problem not reproduced at dealership. No other warnings were shown beforehand.

Filed Apr 6, 2023 · Electrical, Transmission · MD

Was driving and made a stop at the stop sign. Vehicle stalled, got a message that the engine had shut off. Would not restart in the middle of an intersection. Engine would not turn over after stall.. Dealer was unable to replicate issue but said that the computer had thrown codes.