Compact SUVs · XA40 generation
Smart buy Well above average
It scores 99 out of 100 for reliability compared with other compact and small SUVs. Over the next 5 years we expect it to cost about $11,183 to own, including $1,144 in repairs.
Reliability
99/100
Well above average
Repairs, 5 years
$1,144
at 12,000 mi a year
Fuel, 5 years
$7,846
26 mpg, $3.40/gal
Price today
$13,313
$11,715 – $14,911, estimate
Recalls
4
on record
Owner complaints
305
filed with NHTSA
These are estimates, not guarantees. They come from public NHTSA complaint and recall data and EPA fuel economy, assuming 5 years of ownership and 12,000 miles a year. Change the assumptions or see how it works.
Expected over 5 years, by area of the car.
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.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2015 Camry, Camry Hybrid, Highlander, and Highlander Hybrid, and 2014-2015 Rav4 vehicles. A component of the electric power steering (EPS) electronic control unit (ECU) may have been damaged during the manufacturing process. Over time, this damage may result in failure of the electric power steering system.
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Toyota Rav4 vehicles manufactured June 1, 2013, to December 29, 2014, and equipped with an accessory trailer light module. The software within the module may incorrectly detect an electrical short and preventively turn off the electrical current and the trailer lights.
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Toyota 4Runner, Tacoma, FJ Cruiser, Land Cruiser, RAV4, Scion FRS, and XB vehicles. The affected vehicles may have accessories installed by SET, such as running boards or other items, that were incorrectly installed. The accessory attaching fasteners were not tightened with the proper torque, possibly causing the
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Of the years we rate, the 2016 scores best (100/100) and the 2019 worst (40/100).
| Year | Reliability |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Not rated yet |
| 2024 | 70/100 |
| 2023 | 82/100 |
| 2022 | 90/100 |
| 2021 | 82/100 |
| 2020 | 47/100 |
| 2019 | 40/100 |
| 2018 | 97/100 |
| 2017 | 99/100 |
| 2016 | 100/100 |
| 2015 | 99/100 |
No. It scores 99 out of 100, one of the more reliable compact and small SUVs of 2015–2024.
It scores 99 out of 100 against other compact and small SUVs from 2015 to 2024, which is well above average. Based on 305 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, we expect about $1,144 in repairs over the next 5 years at 12,000 miles a year.
About $11,183 over 5 years: $2,193 in lost value, $1,144 in repairs and $7,846 in fuel at $3.40 a gallon. A typical one sells for about $13,313 today.
Of the years we rate, the 2016 scores best (100/100) and the 2019 worst (40/100).
4 recalls on record with NHTSA.