2018 Toyota Rav4 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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Common 2018 Toyota Rav4 problems
The 2018 Toyota RAV4 has several common problems reported by owners, primarily in the categories of body/paint, brakes, and transmission.
- Body/Paint Problems: The 2018 Toyota RAV4 has five reported body/paint problems, with seven NHTSA complaints. The most common issue is paint chips, which can be a cosmetic concern for owners. This issue may not significantly affect the vehicle's performance or safety, but it can impact the overall appearance and value of the RAV4.
- Brake Problems: Brake issues are a significant concern for 2018 Toyota RAV4 owners, with five reported problems and 29 NHTSA complaints.
- Transmission Problems: The 2018 Toyota RAV4 has five reported transmission problems, with 33 NHTSA complaints. The most common transmission issue is delayed or harsh engagement when placing the 6-speed automatic transmission into reverse at higher mileage. This issue can be caused by a worn-out valve and sleeve located in the valve body of the transmission. A professional transmission shop can fix this issue for a reasonable price by following a service bulletin outlining the problem.
These common problems with the 2018 Toyota RAV4 can impact the vehicle's performance, safety, and overall value. Potential buyers should be aware of these issues and consider them when evaluating a used 2018 Toyota RAV4. It is essential to thoroughly inspect any used vehicle, including checking for signs of brake issues, transmission problems, and paint chips during a test drive.
Does the 2018 RAV4 have any problems?
Premature pad/rotor wear, pulsation or vibration, antilock system, parking brake, master cylinder, calipers, squeaking, brake failure, regenerative braking.
Was 2018 a good year for RAV4?
2018 Rav4 XLE reliable and maintenance free
The SUVs appearance both inside and out is what makes it an attractive car. It has been reliable and maintenance free. I would buy another Rav4 when this one wears out in 10 years.
Are there any recalls on 2018 Toyota RAV4?
Toyota is recalling nearly 1.9 million RAV4 models over an increased fire risk. The affected RAV4s span from the 2013 through the 2018 model years. The increased fire risk stems from replacement 12-volt batteries, and the company is currently preparing a solution.
How many miles will a 2018 Toyota RAV4 last?
200,000 to 250,000 miles
Experts tend to agree that you can put upwards of 200,000 to 250,000 miles on a Toyota RAV4 if it has been properly cared for.
What problems did the 2018 RAV4 have?
Premature pad/rotor wear, pulsation or vibration, antilock system, parking brake, master cylinder, calipers, squeaking, brake failure, regenerative braking.
Is 2018 a good year for a Toyota RAV4?
Reliability 10/10 – There are no major problems found on the 2018 RAV4. In general models from 2010 through 2022 are all dependable choices.
What is the common problem of Toyota RAV4?
The RAV4's issues include excessive oil consumption, steering wheel problems, lagging transmissions, fuel system problems, and electrical complications, among other troubles. Here, you'll see which RAV4 model years frequently experience what issues and what might cause them.
Are there any recalls on 2018 Toyota RAV4?
Toyota is recalling nearly 1.9 million RAV4 models over an increased fire risk. The affected RAV4s span from the 2013 through the 2018 model years. The increased fire risk stems from replacement 12-volt batteries, and the company is currently preparing a solution.
2018 Toyota Rav4 car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Toyota Rav4 problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Electrical system problems
- Unknown or other problems
- Service brakes problems
- Engine problems
- Exterior lighting problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2018 Toyota Rav4 vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 2018 Toyota Rav4
The NHTSA has received 248 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2018 Toyota Rav4. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 2018 Toyota Rav4 vehicles.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-11-01
- VIN: JTMZFREV9JJ
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: The contact owns a 2018 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 dealer was contacted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-10-07
- VIN: JTMRFREV3JJ
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: The contact owned a 2018 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was water leaking from the driver's side visor. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who determined that water was entering the vehicle through the sunroof and traveled throughout various areas of the vehicle including the visor, dashboard, and door panels. The vehicle was not repaired. After receiving the diagnosis, the contact's insurance provider was informed, who then sent an appraiser to inspect the vehicle. Upon a visual inspection of the vehicle, the insurance appraiser discovered toxic mold throughout the interior panels of the vehicle including under the dashboard and door panels. The mold presence was extensive, and the vehicle was declared a total loss by the insurance provider. The contact stated that her and her husband had experienced unexplainable periods of illness that was later attributed to the presence of mold in the vehicle but was at the time unaware of a possible cause. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and a case was opened. The failure mileage was 55,000.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-12-01
- VIN: 2T3RFREVXJW
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: I received the recall notice a long time ago (DEC 2023?) I contacted Toyota 07/08/24 and they advised that a remedy was still being sought with a solution mid 2024? We are now in October and I have been told my battery should be replaced before it doesn't start. How long can they work on a solution? It seems the Toyotas affected will be retired before they do anything. Please address this concern for Toyota owners.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-09-27
- VIN: JTMBFREV9JJ
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: The contact owns a 2018 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.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-09-27
- VIN: JTMWFREV7JJ
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: The contact owns a 2018 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.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-09-20
- VIN: JTMBFREV0JJ
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: There has not been a remedy for this recall for almost a year now. We were notified of the recall in Nov23'. Toyota said they'd have a remedy by mid 2024. It's now Sept2024 with no remedy in sight. It's not fair to the paying customers that we're just driving around vehicles that have the potential to actually explode. When discussing with my local Toyota dealership (in their defense, this was around Feb24' ), they said they'd be charging me for the pre-remedy inspection despite Consumer Advisory 21TG01.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-02-18
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 2T3ZFREV5JW
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
- Summary: My car caught on fire due to the battery shifting in February. I have all documentation of the process it took for Toyota to ever reach out just to tell me there was nothing they could do. I had to file a claim through insurance and pay some out of pocket for a fix. All for them to still have no remedy almost a year later. I can’t trade it in or else I’ll be under and have nearly 4-5k in negative equity since the car is now worth nothing due to the safety recall.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-09-09
- VIN: 2T3RFREV8JW
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: The contact owns a 2018 Toyota Rav4. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V734000 (Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not 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.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-11-06
- VIN: 2T3RFREV8JW
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: The contact owns a 2018 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.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-09-02
- VIN: JTMRFREV6JJ
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: Back rear window on truck door just shattered. Was sitting outside and just popped and shattered.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-11-01
- VIN: 2T3ZFREV6JW
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: The contact owns a 2018 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 not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-07-12
- VIN: JTMDJREV7JD
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
- Summary: I was driving my car through the mountains on a very hot day. The speed limits are 65-70mph. After driving for a couple of hours, a warning light/message appeared: Hybrid system overheated Reduced output power The car began to have trouble maintaining speed. At one point I had to pull over and wait a while because the car became unresponsive to the accelerator. After waiting a bit, I was able to continue, but only at speeds around 40mph. I put my blinkers on because I was afraid of being hit by the other vehicles/trucks going 70. I took the car to a dealer outside of Pittsburgh and they could find nothing wrong, and no indication in the car's computer that anything had happened. I took the car to my local dealer when I got back home to Maryland, and they could find nothing. If they can't find what's wrong, they can't fix it. I have been in contact with Toyota customer service and they have no answers other than "see if it happens again". I am concerned that the car is no longer safe to drive if the temperature outside is high, and I need to go up steep hills.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-08-05
- VIN: 2T3BFREV3JW
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: The contact owns a 2018 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.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-08-01
- VIN: 2T3ZFREV9JW
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: See attached document for complaint
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-08-02
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 2T3ZFREVXJW
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: The contact owns a 2018 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 not made aware of the issue. The contact stated while driving approximately 60 MPH, the brake pedal had to be depressed with excessive force after being cut off by another vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled, the steering wheel seized, and the instrument cluster went black. The contact was able to pull off the roadway. The contact attempted to restart the vehicle and became aware that there was smoke coming from underneath the hood. The contact stated that there were flames coming from under the hood on the driver's side near the fire wall. The contact was able to smother the flames. The contact stated that the Fire Department arrived, and examined the engine compartment, and informed the contact that the battery was loosened, causing the cables to detach from the battery terminals, caused the short circuit and flames. The contact had the vehicle towed to the residence. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 180,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-11-01
- VIN: 2T3RFREV0JW
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: The contact owns a 2018 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 dealer was contacted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-04-03
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 2T3RFREV2JW
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: Basically the car keeps short circuiting and causing so many electric problems, it has caught a small flame. It randomly shut off on us while driving . I contacted my Toyota dealer and the manufacturer and i have not received any help. It is very dangerous to be driving my family in this vehicle.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-07-29
- VIN: JTMWFREV9JJ
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: The contact owns a 2018 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 not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-07-17
- VIN: 2T3RFREV0JW
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: The contact owns a 2018 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 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.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-07-17
- VIN: 2T3RFREV7JW
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: The contact owns a 2018 Toyota Rav4. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V734000 (Electric 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.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-07-09
- VIN: 2T3BFREV7JW
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: The contact owns a 2018 Toyota Rav4. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V734000 (Electric 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 not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-07-02
- VIN: JTMZFREV4JJ
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: The contact owns a 2018 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 made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-05-25
- VIN: 2T3WFREV5JW
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: Toyota issued a recall in November of 2023, claiming there would be a rememdy in December, but I have had no more communication and the dealers still can't offer a fix. It is May 2024 and I feel uncomfortable driving me car
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-05-18
- Crash: 1
- VIN: JTMRJREV6JD
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: I tried breaking and was on a hill with a small incline stopping behind a car as a pedestrian was crossing. When I pushed on the breaks lightly the car didn't break. So I pushed harder as the car in front of me was a few feet. When I pressed harder on the breaks the car actually accelerated and hit the car in front of me. The car made a strange noise and the warning that I was close to another car flashed on but the breaks failed to work at all. I had my breaks checked about 2 months ago when I had the tires changes and they said they were fine for now and just to have them looked at next tire rotation to evaluate. I've nver had issues with my breaks and my car took some damage. It was pretty terrifying.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-12-15
- VIN: JTMRJREV7JD
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: -Fuel leaks have been occurring since we purchased the car in April 2022. The previous owners never parked on an incline, so they never experienced the issue. -Fuel leaks when the car is parked on an incline when tank is between half full and full. -Leaks occur more often based on (1) the more full the tank is (we never top it off after the pump stops at gas station) and (2) when parked in direct sunlight. -In the photo and video from 12/15/23, it was a cool day (57 degrees), but the warmth from the sun, after previously being cloudy, caused expansion and the leak occurred with a half tank. -Leaks do not occur when parked with the nose facing downhill. -Safety: leaking gas is an inherent fire safety risk. Note the leak could occur while driving up a mountain. -No warning lamps or messages appear. -The car has been inspected by a Japanese car specialist and they were unable to identify the problem. -The car is available for inspection upon request. -I have a video of the fuel leaking, but that file type is not supported, so I uploaded it as a photo instead (3rd attachment). -Last photo shows difficulty of trying to clean up fuel. Permanent stains remain. Fuel breaks down the asphalt, which now has a hole in it and needs to be patched.
2018 Toyota Rav4 recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 3 recalls for different components of the 2018 Toyota Rav4.
- Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
- Summary: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2013-2018 RAV4 vehicles. Certain replacement 12-volt batteries may not fit properly in the battery tray, allowing the battery to move and contact the hold-down bracket, possibly causing a short circuit.
- Consequence: A battery short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
- Remedy: Dealers will replace the battery clamp sub-assembly, battery tray, and positive terminal cover, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters, informing owners of the safety risks were mailed December 8, 2023. Remedy parts are anticipated by December 2024. Remedy is planned to launch to dealers by November 1, 2024. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 23TB13 and 23TA13.
- Manufacturer: Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC
- Components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
- Summary: Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Toyota Camry, Corolla, Rav4, Sienna, and Yaris iA vehicles equipped with factory-installed floor mats. The load carrying capacity modification label may be incorrect. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
- Consequence: An incorrect label may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: SET will notify owners and provide a corrected label for placement over the inaccurate label, free of charge. The recall began August 23, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. SET's number for this recall is SET19A.
- Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
- Components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
- Summary: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Toyota 4Runner and Tundra, 2018 Toyota Highlander, RAV4 and Lexus GX460 and 2017 Toyota Sienna and Tacoma vehicles. These vehicles may have incorrect load carrying capacity modification labels. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
- Consequence: An incorrect load information label can result in the operator overloading the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: Toyota will notify owners and provide them with corrected labels, free of charge. The recall began on January 23, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are H0Z for Toyota vehicles, and HLF for Lexus vehicles.
Negative 2018 Toyota Rav4 car reviews
Positive 2018 Toyota Rav4 car reviews
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This car has more power than you would expect from a 4-cylinder engine and it doesn't strain at all.
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I traded our RAV4-LE in for the limited edition “2018 Adventure XLE”. I cannot express how much I love the Toyota RAV4, it is truly one of the most durable and reliable vehicles on the road.
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I recently upgraded from my 2017 Corolla LE to a 'Certified Preowned' 2018 Toyota RAV4 XLE, and I must say, it was a great decision. Although I enjoyed my Corolla, the RAV4 is a much better fit for me. The styling of the RAV4 is far superior to the new model, in my opinion. The interior is fantastic, with a clean and well-designed dashboard, comfortable seats, and a smooth ride. I'm a big fan of Toyota's safety features, which come as standard in all their vehicles. The keyless entry system works like a charm, and the power-operated tailgate, while a bit slow, is still very efficient. The only downside is that the headlights are halogen and not LEDs like my previous Corolla. I've taken a few trips in my RAV4, and I'm thrilled with how quiet and solid it feels. The 4cyl engine provides enough power for this SUV, and I'm getting around 26-27 MPG overall on city driving and 30-32 MPG on the highway with cruise control set at 70MPH. The 6-speed automatic transmission works flawlessly. The shiny silver exterior and all-black interior of my RAV4 are stunning, and the paint quality is top-notch. However, there are a couple of negatives. Firstly, the radio unit is a bit of a letdown. I have the CD player unit with XM radio but no navigation, and the Bluetooth constantly drops and disconnects my phone while I'm on a call. I've read online that this is a known issue with Toyota's radio units. The sound system is also weak, with low bass and volume power compared to my previous Corolla. Secondly, the front windshield is a bit of a challenge to keep clean and dry due to the material or coating used on the outside of the RAV4. Overall, I'm extremely happy with my purchase and would highly recommend the RAV4 to anyone looking for a reliable and stylish SUV.I recently applied RainX on all my vehicles and noticed that the water doesn't repel as it used to. Even after getting new wipers and a fresh coat of RainX, the water just moves side to side and smears all over the glass, leaving a film and streaks of water. I find this very strange and I'm not sure how to fix it. Despite this issue, I am still very happy with my purchase. I highly recommend the RAV4 and my experience with the Toyota dealer in Orlando, FL was great.
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Overall, this is a fantastic SUV for small families looking for top-notch safety features. The technology is impressive and sets it apart from the competition, especially since most of it comes as standard equipment. While the fuel tank could be larger, at only 13 gallons, it doesn't take away from the great MPG. If you don't need a Highlander or Grand Cherokee-sized SUV, this is the perfect fit. If you're towing a boat or driving off-road, you may want to consider other options. Having owned Jeeps in the past, I feel much more comfortable in my Toyota RAV4. I'm not sure why the Blizzard color costs more, but I'm happy with my choice. I leased my car from Sunrise Toyota North and had a great experience. Cliff and Greg were both very helpful. The 18-inch wheels on the Limited were a must-have for me.
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I'm so glad we chose the Rav4 SE over the used Lexus RX! It's perfect for hauling gear to my video shoots and driving my friends around comfortably. The drivers seat is incredibly comfortable and it's great in all kinds of weather. Plus, it has much more storage capacity than I anticipated. Overall, it's a fantastic SUV and we plan on keeping it for a very long time.
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Are you having problems with your 2018 Toyota Rav4?
Chad Cummings 2024-09-26
This is from a test drive. I'm glad I decided to give this vehicle a chance based on the positive reviews and reliability scores. There were definitely some great things about it. For instance, I found the front seats to be very comfortable. The acceleration is completely adequate and it maneuvers well. It had the best rear cargo area of all the SUV's I tested, and the low lift height is great if you have heavy objects to load. The safety features, like lane assist, worked perfectly. Now, on to the areas that could use some improvement. Firstly, the engine noise and transmission shifting could be better. I didn't like the shifting on the transmission, and the vehicle whined and reached too high RPM's for the gears, making it quite noisy. It was louder than any other vehicle I've test driven this year (Ford, Chevy, and Hyundai for instance). Secondly, the technology was a bit of a letdown. Besides the safety features, the info center is very dated and the radio was mediocre. The LE only had one USB port, while just about any other SUV will have three times as many. Unfortunately, I don't think the Toyota powertrains and interiors are for me. This will probably be the last time I give them a chance.
Wilmer Collier 2024-05-10
The seals on the lower door panels of my Rav 4 are leaking, causing streams of water to run down the doors during windy rain storms. Despite visiting the Toyota dealer three times and providing photographic evidence, they insisted that this is a normal occurrence. Even after a factory representative assessed the situation, they came to the same conclusion. However, I strongly disagree with this assessment and find Toyota's response disappointing. In my experience, Honda produces higher quality vehicles overall, although their seats may not be as comfortable. If considering purchasing a 2018 Rav 4, I advise exercising caution.
Madyson Gorczany 2024-03-24
I bought this car brand new in February 2018 and have been driving it every day since. I have noticed some issues with the quality of the interior, such as the dashboard, doors, console, and other parts being made of cheap plastic. The sun visors are also not very sturdy and the seats are made of black nylon which can be uncomfortable and attract everything. I have also noticed a noise when making left turns, which I will be taking in to get checked out soon. Overall, I am disappointed with the quality of the interior and regret my purchase. If I had to do it again, I would have chosen the Subaru Forester. I recommend taking your time to thoroughly inspect the Toyota Rav4 before making a purchase.
Herbert Schumm 2024-02-25
Bought a new 2018 le rav 4 to replace my 2010 rav 4 that i had purchased new . Gas mileage is worse in the 2018 rav 4 and both have the same 4 cyl engine. the new 6 speed transmission is terrible . The transmissions performance alone is enough to keep me from every buying one again, revs too high at times to shift when accelerating. the safety features are much too twitchy and distracting to the driving experience. I would not buy again and this was the 5th toyota in my family .