2021 Toyota RAV4: reliability, problems and cost to own
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It scores 82 out of 100 for reliability compared with other compact and small SUVs. Over the next 5 years we expect it to cost about $11,740 to own, including $1,690 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 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
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No. It scores 82 out of 100, one of the more reliable compact and small SUVs of 2015–2024.
Is the 2021 Toyota RAV4 reliable?
It scores 82 out of 100 against other compact and small SUVs from 2015 to 2024, which is well above average. Based on 389 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, we expect about $1,690 in repairs over the next 5 years at 12,000 miles a year.
How much does a 2021 Toyota RAV4 cost to own?
About $11,740 over 5 years: $3,250 in lost value, $1,690 in repairs and $6,800 in fuel at $3.40 a gallon. A typical one sells for about $19,730 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).