Toyota RAV4
The 2026 Toyota RAV4 is an excellent choice for used car buyers prioritizing reliability and fuel efficiency.
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Fuel economy
EPA-rated city, highway, and combined economy by year.
| Year | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | City L/100 km | Highway L/100 km | Combined L/100 km | Fuel-economy range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 47 | 40 | 43 | 5 | 5.88 | 5.47 | — |
| 2025 | 27 | 35 | 30 | 8.71 | 6.72 | 7.84 | — |
| 2024 | 27 | 35 | 30 | 8.71 | 6.72 | 7.84 | — |
| 2023 | 27 | 35 | 30 | 8.71 | 6.72 | 7.84 | — |
| 2022 | 27 | 35 | 30 | 8.71 | 6.72 | 7.84 | — |
| 2021 | 27 | 35 | 30 | 8.71 | 6.72 | 7.84 | — |
| 2020 | 27 | 35 | 30 | 8.71 | 6.72 | 7.84 | — |
| 2019 | 26 | 35 | 30 | 9.05 | 6.72 | 7.84 | — |
| 2018 | 23 | 29 | 25 | 10.23 | 8.11 | 9.41 | — |
| 2017 | 23 | 29 | 25 | 10.23 | 8.11 | 9.41 | — |
| 2016 | 23 | 29 | 25 | 10.23 | 8.11 | 9.41 | 22-26 mpg combined |
| 2015 | 23 | 30 | 26 | 10.23 | 7.84 | 9.05 | — |
| 2014 | 23 | 30 | 26 | 10.23 | 7.84 | 9.05 | — |
| 2013 | 22 | 28 | 25 | 10.69 | 8.4 | 9.41 | — |
| 2012 | 19 | 26 | 22 | 12.38 | 9.05 | 10.69 | — |
| 2011 | 19 | 25 | 21 | 12.38 | 9.41 | 11.2 | — |
Engine, transmission & drivetrain
Powertrain specifications can vary between model years.
| Year | Body style | Cylinders | Displacement | Fuel type | Engine code | Transmission | Drivetrain | Engine configuration | Horsepower | Torque |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | suv | 4 | 2.5 | Regular | — | Automatic (AV-S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2025 | suv | 4 | 2.5 | Regular | — | Automatic | Front-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2024 | suv | 4 | 2.5 | Regular | — | Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) | Front-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2023 | suv | 4 | 2.5 | Regular | — | Automatic | AWD/All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2022 | suv | 4 | 2.5 | Regular | A25A-FKS | Electronic Continuously Variable (e-CVT) | Front-Wheel Drive | A25A-FKS | — | — |
| 2021 | suv | 4 | 2.5 | Regular | — | Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) | Front-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2020 | suv | 4 | 2.5 | Regular | — | Automatic (S8) | Front-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2019 | — | 4 | 2.5 | Regular | — | Electronic Continuously Variable (e-CVT) | 4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4 | — | — | — |
| 2018 | — | 4 | 2.5 | Regular | — | Automatic | Front-Wheel Drive | In-Line | — | — |
| 2017 | — | 4 | 2.5 | Regular | — | Automatic | Front-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2016 | suv | 4 | 2.5 | Regular | — | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | Inline-4 | 176 hp | 172 lb-ft |
| 2015 | suv | 4 | 2.5 | Regular | — | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2014 | wagon | 4 | 2.5 | Regular | — | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2013 | wagon | 4 | 2.5 | Regular | — | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2012 | wagon | 6 | 3.5 | Regular | — | Automatic 5-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2011 | suv | 6 | 3.5 | Regular | — | Automatic 5-spd | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
Pricing & configuration
Original pricing and model configuration where available.
| Year | msrp | pricing | Trim | Base price | Note | Series | currency | Base MSRP | MSRP range | Confidence | notes | Source | estimatedAt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | Trim: XLE | XLE | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | Trim: SE | SE | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | Trim: XSE | XSE | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | — | Base price: $37,330, Trim: LE, Note: HD Radio, Bluetooth, Satellite Radio, Auxiliary Audio Input, MP3 Player | LE | $37,330 | HD Radio, Bluetooth, Satellite Radio, Auxiliary Audio Input, MP3 Player | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | — | Series: AXAA52L/AXAA54L/AXAH54L | — | — | — | AXAA52L/AXAA54L/AXAH54L | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | — | Base price: $33,050, Series: AXAA52L/AXAA54L/AXAH54L, Trim: XLE / XLE Premium 4WD, Note: RAV4 LE - FWD (4X2) | XLE / XLE Premium 4WD | $33,050 | RAV4 LE - FWD (4X2) | AXAA52L/AXAA54L/AXAH54L | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | — | Base price: $31,155, Trim: LE | LE | $31,155 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2017 | — | Base price: $34,750, Series: ASA44L/ASA42L/AVA44L, Trim: Ltd/Platinum, Note: Entertainment System: Entune Multimedia Bundle (6.1-in. touch-screen display, AM/FM CD player, MP3/WMA playback capability, six speakers, auxiliary audio jack, USB 2.0 port with iPod connectivity and control, advanced voice recognition, hands-free phone capability, phone book access and music streaming via Bluetooth wireless technology) with integrated backup camera display with static gridlines | Ltd/Platinum | $34,750 | Entertainment System: Entune Multimedia Bundle (6.1-in. touch-screen display, AM/FM CD player, MP3/WMA playback capability, six speakers, auxiliary audio jack, USB 2.0 port with iPod connectivity and control, advanced voice recognition, hands-free phone capability, phone book access and music streaming via Bluetooth wireless technology) with integrated backup camera display with static gridlines | ASA44L/ASA42L/AVA44L | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2016 | currency: USD, Base MSRP: $24,350, MSRP range: $24,350 - $32,910, Confidence: 0.9, notes: Original MSRP range for the 2016 model year., Source: llm_estimate, estimatedAt: 5/1/2026 | — | — | — | — | — | USD | $24,350 | $24,350 - $32,910 | 0.9 | Original MSRP range for the 2016 model year. | llm_estimate | 5/1/2026 |
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| 2012 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Space, dimensions & utility
Seating, cargo, and physical configuration by model year.
| Year | Seats | Doors | Cargo (L) | Cargo (cu ft) | bodyAndInterior | mechanical | Seat rows | Keyless ignition | Steering location | Axles | Wheels | Wheelbase | Front wheel | Rear wheel | Entertainment system | Valvetrain | Brakes | GVWR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | 5 | — | — | — | Seat rows: 2 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | 5 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 2 | — | 2 | Standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | 5 | 4 | 1065 | 37.6 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 2 | — | 2 | Standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | 5 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 2 | — | 2 | Standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | 5 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 105.9, Front wheel: 17, Rear wheel: 17 | 2 | Standard | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 105.9 | 17 | 17 | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | 5 | — | — | — | Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 105.9 | 2 | — | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 105.9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | 5 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Entertainment system: CD + Stereo, Seat rows: 2 | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 105.9, Front wheel: 17, Rear wheel: 17 | 2 | Standard | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 105.9 | 17 | 17 | CD + Stereo | — | — | — |
| 2018 | 5 | 5 | 547 | 19.3 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | Valvetrain: Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC), Brakes: Calipers / Front Vented Discs, Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 104.7, Front wheel: 18, Rear wheel: 18 | 2 | Standard | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 104.7 | 18 | 18 | — | Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC) | Calipers / Front Vented Discs | — |
| 2017 | 5 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Entertainment system: CD + Stereo, Seat rows: 2 | Valvetrain: Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC), Brakes: Calipers / Front Vented Discs | Rear Solid Discs, Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 104.7, Front wheel: 18, Rear wheel: 18 | 2 | Standard | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 104.7 | 18 | 18 | CD + Stereo | Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC) | Calipers / Front Vented Discs | Rear Solid Discs | — |
| 2016 | 5 | 5 | 577 | 20.4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — | — | GVWR: Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg) |
| 2013 | — | — | — | — | — | GVWR: Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg) |
| 2012 | — | — | — | — | — | GVWR: Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg) |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — | — | GVWR: Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg) |
Safety ratings & driver assistance
NHTSA safety ratings and listed driver-assistance availability.
| Year | nhtsaSafetyRatings | abs | Overall rating | Frontal crash | Side crash | Rollover | Rated vehicle | esc | tractionControl | tpms | adaptiveCruiseControl | autoBrake | forwardCollisionWarning | pedestrianAeb | laneDepartureWarning | rearCamera | adaptiveDrivingBeam | autoReverseSystem | blindSpotMonitoring | rearCrossTrafficAlert | parkAssist | rearAeb | laneCenteringAssist |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | Overall rating: 5, Frontal crash: 4, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2025 Toyota RAV4 SUV AWD | standard | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2025 Toyota RAV4 SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | Overall rating: 5, Frontal crash: 4, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2024 Toyota RAV4 SUV AWD | standard | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2024 Toyota RAV4 SUV AWD | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — |
| 2023 | Overall rating: 5, Frontal crash: 4, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2023 Toyota RAV4 SUV AWD | standard | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2023 Toyota RAV4 SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | optional | — |
| 2022 | Overall rating: 5, Frontal crash: 4, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2022 Toyota RAV4 SUV AWD | standard | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2022 Toyota RAV4 SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | optional | optional | — |
| 2021 | Overall rating: 5, Frontal crash: 4, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2021 Toyota RAV4 SUV AWD | standard | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2021 Toyota RAV4 SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | — | standard |
| 2020 | Overall rating: 5, Frontal crash: 4, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2020 Toyota RAV4 SUV FWD | standard | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2020 Toyota RAV4 SUV FWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | Overall rating: 5, Frontal crash: 4, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2019 Toyota RAV4 SUV AWD | standard | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2019 Toyota RAV4 SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | Overall rating: 5, Frontal crash: 4, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2018 Toyota Rav4 SUV FWD | standard | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2018 Toyota Rav4 SUV FWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — | — | — |
| 2017 | Overall rating: 5, Frontal crash: 4, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2017 Toyota Rav4 SUV FWD | standard | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2017 Toyota Rav4 SUV FWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — | — | — |
| 2016 | Overall rating: 5, Frontal crash: 4, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2016 Toyota Rav4 SUV AWD | — | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2016 Toyota Rav4 SUV AWD | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | Overall rating: 5, Frontal crash: 4, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2015 Toyota Rav4 SUV AWD Later Release | — | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2015 Toyota Rav4 SUV AWD Later Release | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | Overall rating: 4, Frontal crash: 4, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2014 Toyota Rav4 SUV AWD | — | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2014 Toyota Rav4 SUV AWD | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | Overall rating: 4, Frontal crash: 4, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2013 Toyota Rav4 SUV AWD Later Release | — | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2013 Toyota Rav4 SUV AWD Later Release | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | Overall rating: 4, Frontal crash: 4, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2012 Toyota RAV4 SUV AWD | — | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2012 Toyota RAV4 SUV AWD | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | Overall rating: 3, Frontal crash: 3, Side crash: 4, Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2011 Toyota RAV4 SUV AWD | — | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 2011 Toyota RAV4 SUV AWD | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Technology & electrification
Listed infotainment, equipment, battery, and charging data.
| Year | ev | Electrification | Battery type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — | — |
| 2025 | Electrification: hev, Battery type: Nickel-Metal-Hydride/NiMH | hev | Nickel-Metal-Hydride/NiMH |
| 2024 | Electrification: hev, Battery type: Lithium-Ion/Li-Ion | hev | Lithium-Ion/Li-Ion |
| 2023 | Electrification: hev, Battery type: Nickel-Metal-Hydride/NiMH | hev | Nickel-Metal-Hydride/NiMH |
| 2022 | Electrification: hev | hev | — |
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Model year reports
2026
NewestThe 2026 Toyota RAV4 is an excellent choice for used car buyers prioritizing reliability and fuel efficiency.
2025
Approach the 2025 Toyota RAV4 with caution; its reliability is rated below average, primarily due to significant concerns with unintended acceleration or loss of acceleration response.
2024
Approach the 2024 Toyota RAV4 with caution; its below-average reliability is primarily driven by critical safety-related failures like sudden engine shutdown with loss of steering assist, particularly in wet conditions.
2023
Approach the 2023 Toyota RAV4 with caution; its below-average reliability verdict is driven by significant safety concerns, particularly recurring engine stalling and loss of steering assist.
2022
The 2022 Toyota RAV4 is considered below average for reliability, with significant concerns around its steering and electrical systems.
2021
Approach with caution: the 2021 Toyota RAV4's primary concern is a critical safety defect related to the passenger airbag system, compounded by a protracted recall remedy timeline.
2020
Approach the 2020 Toyota RAV4 with caution; its below-average reliability verdict is primarily driven by significant issues with the engine coolant bypass valve and electrical system battery drain, which can lead to costly repairs and unexpected immobilization.
2019
Approach with caution: the 2019 Toyota RAV4's below-average reliability is primarily driven by a pervasive fuel tank filling issue that impacts usability and advertised range.
2018
Approach the 2018 Toyota RAV4 with caution; its reliability is rated below average, primarily due to significant electrical system concerns.
2017
Approach with caution: the 2017 Toyota RAV4's electrical system, particularly the 12V battery, is a well-known chronic problem that makes this a high-risk used purchase, with a significant recall for potential fire risk.
2016
The 2016 Toyota RAV4 is rated below average for reliability, with significant concerns around its brake system and electrical components.
2015
The 2015 Toyota RAV4 is a practical compact SUV, but its 'Below Average' reliability verdict and significant complaint history, particularly concerning the electrical system and steering, warrant careful consideration for used car shoppers.
2014
The 2014 Toyota RAV4 is a practical compact SUV with decent fuel economy, but its 'Below Average' reliability verdict, driven by significant steering and electrical system issues, makes it a cautious used purchase.
2013
The 2013 Toyota RAV4 is a practical compact SUV with available AWD, but its 'Below Average' reliability verdict, driven by significant electrical system and powertrain concerns, demands careful inspection.
2012
The 2012 Toyota RAV4 is a practical SUV with decent fuel economy, but its 'Below Average' reliability verdict, driven by significant safety concerns like unintended acceleration and brake failures, makes it a high-risk used purchase.
2011
The 2011 Toyota RAV4 presents a below-average reliability profile, primarily due to significant safety concerns related to unintended acceleration and brake system failures.
Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.
What are the best years for the Toyota RAV4?
Carfocal currently has 16 published RAV4 reports, covering 2011 through 2026. Compare the year-specific reports directly to see how reliability, recalls, ownership costs, and value change over time. The newest published verdict says: The 2026 Toyota RAV4 is an excellent choice for used car buyers prioritizing reliability and fuel efficiency.
Published year coverage: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026.
Is the Toyota RAV4 reliable?
There is no single reliability answer for every Toyota RAV4. Carfocal's published year reports show why the model year matters, with verdicts that include the 2026 toyota rav4 is an excellent choice for used car buyers prioritizing reliability and fuel efficiency. and the 2026 toyota rav4 is poised to offer strong value on the used market, primarily due to its excellent initial reliability and impressive fuel economy. Compare the report for the year you are considering before you make a decision.
16 published year-specific reports are available for comparison.
What are common problems with the Toyota RAV4?
Across Carfocal's published RAV4 guides, recurring problem areas include Electrical System (Instrument Cluster/Display), Powertrain Control Module (PCM) / Hybrid System, and Body Seals / Weatherstripping. The exact risk depends on the model year, so open the report for the vehicle you are evaluating to see which issues, recalls, and repair concerns apply.
Common problem areas found in published repair predictions: Electrical System (Instrument Cluster/Display), Powertrain Control Module (PCM) / Hybrid System, and Body Seals / Weatherstripping.
Supporting data
- Published guides
- 16
- Years tracked
- 16
- Data sources
- NHTSA, EPA, owner complaints