Toyota Rav4 hybrid problems
The Toyota RAV4 (Japanese: トヨタ・RAV4, Hepburn: Toyota Ravufō) is a compact crossover SUV produced by the Japanese automobile manufacturer Toyota. It is known for starting the wave of compact crossovers.
It made its debut in Japan and Europe in 1994, and in North America in 1995, being launched in January 1996. The vehicle was designed for consumers wanting a vehicle that had most of the benefits of SUVs, such as increased cargo room, higher visibility, and the option of full-time four-wheel drive, along with the manoeuvrability and fuel economy of a compact car. The vehicle's name is an abbreviation of "Recreational Active Vehicle with 4-wheel drive", or "Robust Accurate Vehicle with 4-wheel drive", although not all models come equipped with the four-wheel drive system.
For the third-generation model, Toyota offered both short- and long-wheelbase versions of the RAV4. Short-wheelbase versions were sold in Japan and Europe; long-wheelbase versions in Australia and North America. Toyota of Japan also sold the longer-wheelbase version as the Toyota Vanguard (Japanese: トヨタ・ヴァンガード, Hepburn: Toyota Vangādo) at Toyopet Store dealership chain from 2005 through 2016. RAV4 for the Japanese market were sold at two different Toyota dealership chains, Corolla Store and Netz.
In 2019, the RAV4 was the best-selling SUV of any type in the world, and the fourth best-selling passenger car overall. North America is the largest market, with 535,000 units sold in 2019, followed by Europe (133,000) and China (127,000). By February 2020, a total of 10 million RAV4s had been sold globally.
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Toyota Rav4 hybrid model years
Common Toyota Rav4 hybrid problems
The Toyota RAV4 Hybrid is a popular choice for those seeking a fuel-efficient SUV. However, like any vehicle, it has its share of common problems based on complaints from owners.
One issue that has been reported is the inability of the 2019 model to hold the vehicle's full 14.9-gallon fuel tank capacity. Sixteen different RAV4 Hybrid owners complained about this problem, which can be a significant inconvenience. While Toyota has improved on this issue in later model years, it's still something to consider when purchasing a 2019 RAV4 Hybrid.
Another common problem with the RAV4 Hybrid is fuel system issues, which have been the most consistent issue in the last seven model years. While the RAV4 Hybrid is generally a reliable vehicle, these fuel system problems can be a cause for concern.
Hybrid powertrain systems are newer and more complex than internal combustion engines, which often means a higher likelihood of reliability issues. However, Toyota is a pioneer in hybrid vehicles, and the advantages of owning a RAV4 Hybrid outweigh the usual disadvantages of hybrid vehicle ownership.
Some owners have reported transmission problems, particularly with the 2019 model, which may cause trouble shifting between gears or the SUV lurching at lower speeds.
Excessive oil consumption is another common problem, particularly with the 2005 Toyota RAV4 model. Many drivers reported that between 75,000 and 150,000 miles, the SUV burned more oil than average, leading Toyota to extend the warranty due to this issue.
Steering problems have also been reported, particularly with the 2017 model year. Some owners reported that the wheel locked up or pulled to one side, while others heard knocking noises as they turned. Additionally, some drivers have reported issues with the brake system, including the vehicle accelerating when the brakes were hit, which can be a significant safety concern.
While the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid is generally a reliable vehicle, these common problems are worth considering when purchasing a new or used RAV4 Hybrid. It's essential to do your research and ensure that the vehicle you're purchasing has been well-maintained and doesn't have any significant issues.
How reliable are the Toyota RAV4 hybrids?
The 2024 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid has a predicted reliability score of 76 out of 100. A J.D. Power predicted reliability score of 91-100 is considered the Best, 81-90 is Great, 70-80 is Average and 0-69 is Fair and considered below average.
What is the life expectancy of a RAV4 Hybrid battery?
between 3 to 5 years
However, on average, a Toyota RAV4 battery can last anywhere between 3 to 5 years.
What are the disadvantages of a RAV4 Hybrid?
Things We Don't Like
- Noisy Cabin. Excessive interior noise from different sources is an issue with the RAV4 Hybrid. ...
- Rough Rider. As capable as the RAV4 feels in the corners, the price paid is a relatively firm and unsettled ride for a compact SUV. ...
- Nothing Special Inside. ...
- Technical Difficulties.
What is the common problem of Toyota RAV4?
But with more used RAV4s in the market — some with hundreds of thousands of miles on the odometer — some of these hiccups will be unavoidable. The RAV4's issues include excessive oil consumption, steering wheel problems, lagging transmissions, fuel system problems, and electrical complications, among other troubles.
Percentage distribution of complaints by Toyota Rav4 hybrid years
We have researched Toyota problems and analysed all the complaints filed against Toyota Rav4 hybrid cars and compiled the top 5 most problematic Toyota Rav4 hybrid model years:
- Toyota Rav4 hybrid 2017
- Toyota Rav4 hybrid 2019
- Toyota Rav4 hybrid 2018
- Toyota Rav4 hybrid 2021
- Toyota Rav4 hybrid 2020
Below you can see the percentage distribution of known problems by Toyota Rav4 hybrid model years.
Distribution of the number of complaints by Toyota Rav4 hybrid years
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Toyota Rav4 hybrid car problems categorized by type of issue
After analysing all complaints related to Toyota Rav4 hybrid , it was concluded that the most common issues with these cars are:
- Electrical system problems
- Unknown or other problems
- Service brakes problems
- Engine problems
- Exterior lighting problems
The graph below shows statistics for all Toyota Rav4 hybrid vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Distribution of the number of complaints where the accident occurred by Rav4 hybrid model years
A total of 37 complaints were registered in which the accident occurred. In the graph you can see the distribution of the number of complaints by model year.
Distribution of the number of complaints with fire by Rav4 hybrid model years
There were a total of 20 complaints that resulted in a fire. In the graph you can see the distribution of the number of complaints by model year.
Distribution of the number of complaints with injuries by Rav4 hybrid model years
There were a total of 31 complaints that resulted in a injuries. In the graph you can see the distribution of the number of complaints by model year.
Distribution of the number of complaints with deaths by Rav4 hybrid model years
There were a total of 2 complaints that resulted in a death. In the graph you can see the distribution of the number of complaints by model year.
The NHTSA has received 319 complaints about various vehicle components related to the Toyota Rav4 hybrid . Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for Toyota Rav4 hybrid vehicles.
Latest 25 complaints
Toyota Rav4 hybrid 2017
- Date Of Incident: 2024-10-03
- Date Complaint: 2024-10-19
- VIN: JTMBFREV6HJ
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER,BACK OVER PREVENTION
- Summary: i have a 2017 rav4 with less than 60k miles and the factory back up camera stopped working
Toyota Rav4 hybrid 2017
- Date Of Incident: 2024-09-22
- Date Complaint: 2024-09-22
- VIN: 2T3NFREVXHW
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: Toyota has not provided an update to its customers on when remedy will be fixed. It still reports that remedy will be available mid 2024. Whenever I call Toyota they have no answers. I have made numerous complaints with no real update. This is severely affecting my business as my car cannot be rented out due to an active recall.
Toyota Rav4 hybrid 2017
- Date Of Incident: 2024-09-20
- Date Complaint: 2024-09-20
- VIN: 2T3RFREV1HW
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: The contact owns a 2017 Toyota Rav4. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V734000 (Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Toyota Rav4 hybrid 2017
- Date Of Incident: 2024-09-17
- Date Complaint: 2024-09-17
- VIN: 2T3NFREV8HW
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: The contact owns a 2017 Toyota Rav4. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V734000 (Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Toyota Rav4 hybrid 2017
- Date Of Incident: 2024-09-10
- Date Complaint: 2024-09-10
- VIN: JTMWFREV8HJ
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: The contact owns a 2017 Toyota Rav4. The contact became aware that the VIN was included NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V734000 (Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Toyota Rav4 hybrid 2017
- Date Of Incident: 2024-07-26
- Date Complaint: 2024-09-09
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 2T3YFREV0HW
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: My Toyota RAV4 was involved in an accident. My vehicle was rear-ended on [XXX], at the corner of [XXX] and [XXX] in Tucson, AZ. Because it was during rush hour traffic, I moved my vehicle to an adjacent parking lot. It was while I was in this parking lot that I experienced brake failure and I was unable to stop my vehicle. As a result, my car hit a concrete pillar in the parking lot. This automatically stopped my vehicle and resulted in front end damage to my vehicle. 911 was dispatched and a sheriff was called to the accident scene. My car was towed to a tow yard before the Toyota collision center could begin work on estimating the amount of damages to my vehicle for the front-end and rear-end damage. My insurance company totaled my vehicle. I contacted Toyota to notify them of this brake failure. I was notified by a third party to contact you to report this incident. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Toyota Rav4 hybrid 2017
- Date Of Incident: 2024-09-03
- Date Complaint: 2024-09-04
- VIN: 2T3DFREVXHW
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: The contact owns a 2017 Toyota Rav4. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V734000 (Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that while pulling into the driveway, there was a loud sound coming from underneath the vehicle's hood. The contact stated that while opening the hood of the vehicle the contact noticed there were several sparks near the battery. The contact unplugged the battery. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and it confirmed there was no remedy available, and there would be a charge for a diagnostic test. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 57,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Toyota Rav4 hybrid 2020
- Date Of Incident: 2022-02-22
- Date Complaint: 2024-08-20
- VIN: 2T3EWRFV0LW
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: The contact owns a 2020 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid. The contact stated that while the vehicle was turned off on several occasions, the liftgate button was depressed and the liftgate was partially raised before freezing. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the driver’s side liftgate hinge had cracked and snapped, causing the liftgate to become inoperable. The vehicle was repaired. On another occasion, the liftgate failed to close fully and failed to operate as intended. The vehicle was taken back to the same dealer where it was diagnosed that the passenger’s side liftgate hinge had cracked and snapped. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
Toyota Rav4 hybrid 2017
- Date Of Incident: 2024-07-20
- Date Complaint: 2024-08-19
- VIN: 2T3RFREV9HW
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: The Recall is about battery terminal to contact the hold-down clamp Recall was issued before 7/2024. But the recall is not repaired till today 8/19/2024.
Toyota Rav4 hybrid 2017
- Date Of Incident: 2024-01-01
- Date Complaint: 2024-08-19
- VIN: 2T3YFREV9HW
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: The contact owns a 2017 Toyota Rav4. The contact was notified of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V734000 (Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Toyota Rav4 hybrid 2017
- Date Of Incident: 2023-11-15
- Date Complaint: 2024-08-14
- VIN: 2T3RFREV3HW
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: It has ben 9 months since the recall was issued. But still no remedy ready.
Toyota Rav4 hybrid 2017
- Date Of Incident: 2023-11-01
- Date Complaint: 2024-08-09
- VIN: 2T3ZFREV5HW
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: The contact owns a 2017 Toyota Rav4. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V734000 (Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Toyota Rav4 hybrid 2017
- Date Of Incident: 2023-11-01
- Date Complaint: 2024-08-05
- VIN: JTMWFREV2HD
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: The contact owns a 2017 Toyota Rav4. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V734000 (Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Toyota Rav4 hybrid 2021
- Date Of Incident: 2024-08-01
- Date Complaint: 2024-08-01
- VIN: 4T3D6RFV1MU
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: The contact owns a 2021 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V865000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Toyota Rav4 hybrid 2017
- Date Of Incident: 2024-08-01
- Date Complaint: 2024-08-01
- VIN: JTMDFREV7HJ
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: The contact owns a 2017 Toyota Rav4. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V734000 (Electrical System) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Latest 5 recalls Toyota Rav4 hybrid
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 11 recalls for different components of the Toyota Rav4 hybrid.You can explore the year of the Volkswagen Jetta you are interested in by selecting it from the list.
- Model: Toyota Rav4 hybrid 2020
- Report Received Date: 2023-12-20
- Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
- Components: AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
- Summary: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Corolla, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, Lexus ES350, Lexus RX350, Lexus RX450H, 2021 Sienna Hybrid, Lexus ES250, 2020-2022 Camry, Camry Hybrid, and ES300H vehicles. A short circuit may develop in the Occupant Classification System (OCS) sensor, preventing the front passenger air bag from deploying.
- Consequence: An air bag that does not deploy during a crash increases the risk of injury.
- Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the sensor as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed February 2, 2024. A second notice will be mailed once the remedy is available. Multiple phases are planned through 2026. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 23TB15/23TA15 Lexus 23LB03/23LA03.
- Model: Toyota Rav4 hybrid 2021
- Report Received Date: 2023-12-20
- Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
- Components: AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
- Summary: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Corolla, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, Lexus ES350, Lexus RX350, Lexus RX450H, 2021 Sienna Hybrid, Lexus ES250, 2020-2022 Camry, Camry Hybrid, and ES300H vehicles. A short circuit may develop in the Occupant Classification System (OCS) sensor, preventing the front passenger air bag from deploying.
- Consequence: An air bag that does not deploy during a crash increases the risk of injury.
- Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the sensor as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed February 2, 2024. A second notice will be mailed once the remedy is available. Multiple phases are planned through 2026. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 23TB15/23TA15 Lexus 23LB03/23LA03.
- Model: Toyota Rav4 hybrid 2022
- Report Received Date: 2022-07-21
- Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
- Components: AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER
- Summary: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022 Rav4, Rav4 Hybrid, and Rav4 Prime vehicles. The front passenger seat may have been assembled with interference between internal parts that may cause the Occupant Classification System (OCS) sensor to incorrectly detect the occupant. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
- Consequence: Incorrect detection of an occupant may result in improper air bag deployment during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair the front passenger seat, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 2, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 22TA08.
- Model: Toyota Rav4 hybrid 2022
- Report Received Date: 2022-04-13
- Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
- Components: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC):CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
- Summary: Toyota Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022 Lexus LX 600, Lexus NX 350h, Lexus NX 450h+, Toytoa RAV4 Hybrid, 2021-2022 Lexus LS 500h, Toyota Mirai, RAV4 PRIME, Sienna, Venza, and 2020-2022 Toyota Highlander Hybrid vehicles. The Skid Control ECU software may not turn on the Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) system when the vehicle is restarted after the driver has disabled the VSC system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."
- Consequence: Driving with a deactivated stability control system increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: Dealers will update the Skid Control ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 27, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 22TA03. Lexus' number for this recall is 22LA01.
- Model: Toyota Rav4 hybrid 2020
- Report Received Date: 2020-11-25
- Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
- Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
- Summary: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Toyota Avalon and 2020 Avalon Hybrid, RAV4, and RAV4 Hybrid vehicles. Breakaway pins within the steering column, designed to absorb energy and reduce injury during a crash, could have been damaged during production, possibly affecting the performance of the driver's air bag in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
- Consequence: In the event of a crash, an air bag that does not perform as designed can increase the risk of injury.
- Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering column, free of charge. The recall began December 18, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 20TB17/20TA17.
Latest negative Toyota Rav4 hybrid car reviews
Latest positive Toyota Rav4 hybrid car reviews
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Vehicle year: 2020
Decided to try the RAV4 Limited Hybrid after owning the Prius. Love the 40 mpg and ventilated seats!! This vehicle has all the safety features you could ask for in a stylish and fun to drive model. The team at Beaver Toyota took great care to ensure that I got the car I wanted with all the features I asked for. Thank you so much George and Doug for all your help!
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Vehicle year: 2021
I'm so glad to hear that you're enjoying all the hi tech features and getting around 42mpg. It's also great that you have a sports mode button for those times when you need that extra power boost, even if it means trading off some fuel economy.
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Vehicle year: 2021
Congratulations on your new RAV4! It's great to hear that you're enjoying it so far. With your driving style, you're still getting an impressive 35 MPG (combined). The RAV4 is a quiet and smooth ride, especially at highway speeds with the stock Firestone tires. In sport mode, it's even more exciting, with a reported 0-60 time of 7.3 seconds. If you're looking for additional features, I would recommend the XLE with some upgraded packages. The BSM with cross traffic alert, automatic headlights, adaptive cruise control, autosensing wipers, and power tailgate are all great additions. It's also reassuring to know that the issues with the 2019 and some 2020 models have been fixed. Both the RAV4 and CR-V (2020) are fantastic SUVs, and it's great to hear that you're enjoying them both. Thank you for sharing your experience with us!
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Vehicle year: 2019
I recently purchased a white XLE Hybrid with additional packages and it has everything I was looking for. I decided to trade in my newer luxury vehicle that was loaded because I wanted something more solid with less maintenance. I have owned Toyotas in the past without any issues. I wasn't aware of the Hybrid until recently and did some research before test driving it and the gas model. I fell in love with the Hybrid's smooth ride, quiet cabin, seat and ride comfort, drivability, size, and incredible field of vision. It has great pick up and go for this type of vehicle without a turbo. I feel that the interior for the trim level I purchased is very good, with a lot of soft touch as compared to past generations. It may not be a luxury sports car, but it is exactly what it is supposed to be - a Hybrid RAV 4 AWD that is a Toyota designed to take me through life events based on my needs and preferences. It will be comfortable on a long or short commute, transporting my family or pets to the store, work or vacation, yielding great gas mileage and safety, and hopefully bringing a smile to my face knowing that I love my RAV! I am proud of my purchase and feel that I made the best choice for me and my style. I absolutely love my Hybrid!
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Vehicle year: 2019
My wife recently traded in her Prius for a '19 Rav4 hybrid. Although the Prius was a great car for her, I had trouble getting in and out of it due to my size. However, the Rav4 hybrid is much more comfortable to ride in and has great acceleration and handling. I am looking forward to taking a long trip in it. The engine and road noise are much quieter than our Prius, and the passenger and driver's seats are comfortable for me once I'm seated. We also had problems getting up our steep driveway in the winter with the Prius, but the AWD of the hybrid Rav4 should take care of that. Overall, we are very happy with our Rav4 and it has been getting 38-40 mpg!
Are you having problems with your Toyota Rav4 hybrid?
Alfredo Brakus 2025-02-19
Vehicle year: 2020
Hi there! I hope you're doing well. I wanted to share my experience with my brand new Rav4 hybrid 2020 that I purchased last year in August 2020. In November 2020, I parked my car in my driveway at night and unfortunately, the next morning there was no power in the car. I was worried and immediately called the local Toyota dealership. They towed the vehicle to their repair shop and the next day they called me saying my car was ready. When I asked what was wrong with the car, they explained that they had upgraded the charging system of the hybrid system. It was working fine until this morning, 5-17-2021, when the same issue occurred again. I called the local dealership and they towed the car. Let's see what they say this time. Overall, I've had some issues with my Toyota Rav4 hybrid, but I'm hopeful that the dealership will be able to resolve them. Thanks for listening!
Bill Olson 2025-02-16
Vehicle year: 2019
I really like the MPG 43 average, the design is nice, and the handling is great. However, I have encountered an issue where I cannot fill the fuel tank to full, it only goes above the 3/4 mark. This means that a full tank will only give you a 420 mile range. The Toyota dealer replaced the sending unit and kept the vehicle for 3 days for further testing, but unfortunately, the issue remains unresolved and the dealer seems clueless. I searched the web and found that many 2019 Rav4 hybrid owners are facing the same problem, and their dealers are also clueless. I contacted Toyota corporate and got a case number, which was suggested by other frustrated hybrid owners. I just wanted to let you know that there is a recall coming on September 6th for possible power brake booster failure on the hybrids only, which according to the NHTSA can cause the VSC to malfunction. I should have waited until the bugs were already fixed by Toyota. Update: I am still unable to fill the tank past 7/8ths. I think I was one of the first to post this issue in late August. However, Toyota has agreed to repurchase my RAV4 Hybrid at full price, less the mileage I drove the vehicle until I first brought it to the dealer to look at the fuel problem. You can read more about this ongoing issue on Rav4 world. Despite the lower mileage range per tank than advertised, everything else about the RAV4 Hybrid is awesome.
Loyal Kuhic 2025-01-24
Vehicle year: 2023
I bought my 2022 RAV4 XLE Premium in May 2022 and have been enjoying it ever since. During the summer and fall, I was getting an impressive 40 to 42 mpg, but as the temperatures dropped in early November, I noticed a significant decrease in fuel mileage. On a recent 1,000 mile trip, I only averaged 32.5 mpg, but I still manage to get around 35 mpg in town. Unfortunately, I've experienced a constant left front brake squeal at low speeds while coming to a slow stop. I took it to the dealer, but they were unable to duplicate the problem. I've heard that replacing the brake shims can help alleviate this issue. Despite these minor setbacks, I'm still very happy with my SUV. However, I hope the local dealer can improve their service in the future.
Felipe Jacobi 2025-01-14
Vehicle year: 2022
I bought my 2022 RAV4 XLE Premium in May 2022 and have been enjoying it ever since. During the summer and fall, I was getting an impressive 40 to 42 mpg, but as the temperatures dropped in early November, I noticed a significant decrease in fuel mileage. On a recent 1,000 mile trip, I only averaged 32.5 mpg, but I still manage to get around 35 mpg in town. Unfortunately, I've experienced a constant left front brake squeal at low speeds while coming to a slow stop. I took it to the dealer, but they were unable to duplicate the problem. I've heard that replacing the brake shims can help alleviate this issue. Despite these minor setbacks, I'm still very happy with my SUV. However, I hope the local dealer can improve their service in the future.
Jesse Von 2025-01-01
Vehicle year: 2019
This is a good car, but there is a gas tank issue that Toyota has not yet fixed. It is recommended that you wait to purchase until the gas tank issue is resolved. The gauge does not work properly and it can be difficult to fill the tank. Unfortunately, Toyota has not provided a timeline for when this issue will be resolved. It is important to be able to accurately monitor the fuel level in your car. Please note that this information may not be disclosed by the dealer.