2022 Toyota RAV4: reliability, problems and cost to own
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It scores 90 out of 100 for reliability compared with other compact and small SUVs. Over the next 5 years we expect it to cost about $11,721 to own, including $1,451 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.
Where repair money is likely to go
Engine & cooling$707
Transmission & drivetrain$280
Electrical system$131
Driver-assist & stability$96
Steering$75
Body, glass & interior$62
Expected over 5 years, by area of the car.
Recalls
Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification › Front PassengerJul 21, 2022 · campaign 22V519000
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 Saf
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No. It scores 90 out of 100, one of the more reliable compact and small SUVs of 2015–2024.
Is the 2022 Toyota RAV4 reliable?
It scores 90 out of 100 against other compact and small SUVs from 2015 to 2024, which is well above average. Based on 149 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, we expect about $1,451 in repairs over the next 5 years at 12,000 miles a year.
How much does a 2022 Toyota RAV4 cost to own?
About $11,721 over 5 years: $3,470 in lost value, $1,451 in repairs and $6,800 in fuel at $3.40 a gallon. A typical one sells for about $21,066 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).