2019 Toyota RAV4: reliability, problems and cost to own
FairAbout average
It scores 40 out of 100 for reliability compared with other compact and small SUVs. Over the next 5 years we expect it to cost about $12,301 to own, including $2,650 in repairs.
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.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 4Runner, 2019-2020 Avalon, 2019 Corolla Hatchback, 2017-2019 Highlander, 2018-2020 Camry, 2020 Corolla, 2018-2019 Land Cruiser, 2017-2020 Tacoma, 2019-2020 RAV4, 2019-2020 Sequoia, 2017-2020 Sienna, 2019-2020 Tundra, 2018-2020 Lexus ES350, 2017 Lexus GS200t, 2017-2019 Lexus GS350, 2019 Lexus GS300, 2018-2020 Lexus LC5
Steering › Electric Power Assist SystemJun 24, 2020 · campaign 20V373000
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2019-2020 RAV4 and 2020 RAV4 Hybrid vehicles equipped with electric power steering (EPS). Water may enter through the steering gear box cover and cause a loss of electric power steering assist.
Suspension › Front › Control Arm › Lower ArmMay 20, 2020 · campaign 20V286000
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2019-2020 RAV4 and RAV4 Hybrid vehicles. The front lower suspension arms may have cracks, which may result in the suspension arm separating from the front wheel assembly.
Engine And Engine CoolingFeb 6, 2020 · campaign 20V064000
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020 Toyota Avalon Hybrid, Camry, Camry Hybrid and Lexus ES300h and 2019-2020 RAV4 and RAV4 Hybrid vehicles equipped with 2.5L 4-Cylinder engines. Porosity in the engine castings may result in cracks than can allow coolant to leak internally and/or externally.
Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › CameraAug 6, 2019 · campaign 19V576000
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2019 RAV4 and RAV4 Hybrid vehicles. Due to a damaged electrical connector, the back-up camera may not activate when the vehicle is in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply to Federal Motor Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."
Equipment › Other › LabelsJun 28, 2019 · campaign 19V503000
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."
Equipment › Other › LabelsMar 27, 2019 · campaign 19V244000
Gulf States Toyota (GST) is recalling certain 2019 C-HR, 4Runner, Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Highlander, Land Cruiser, Prius, RAV4, Sequoia, Tacoma, Sienna, Tundra and Yaris vehicles. The text on the load capacity label may become illegible. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection a
Check whether a specific car still has open recalls with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Not especially. It scores 40 out of 100, about average for compact and small SUVs; the 2015, 2016 and 2017 scored better.
Is the 2019 Toyota RAV4 reliable?
It scores 40 out of 100 against other compact and small SUVs from 2015 to 2024, which is about average. Based on 884 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, we expect about $2,650 in repairs over the next 5 years at 12,000 miles a year.
How much does a 2019 Toyota RAV4 cost to own?
About $12,301 over 5 years: $2,851 in lost value, $2,650 in repairs and $6,800 in fuel at $3.40 a gallon. A typical one sells for about $17,305 today.
What are the best years of the Toyota RAV4?
Of the years we rate, the 2016 scores best (100/100) and the 2019 worst (40/100).