2023 Toyota RAV4: reliability, problems and cost to own
Smart buyWell above average
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 $12,425 to own, including $1,419 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$614
Transmission & drivetrain$244
Electrical system$152
Driver-assist & stability$127
Steering$94
Body, glass & interior$68
Expected over 5 years, by area of the car.
Recalls
Back Over Prevention › Display FunctionOct 30, 2025 · campaign 25V744000
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Toyota, Lexus, and Subaru Solterra vehicles equipped with a Panoramic View Monitor (PVM) system. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. A software error may cause the rearview camera to freeze or display a blank screen when the vehicle is in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the
Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/PanelSep 11, 2025 · campaign 25V595000
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Toyota Venza, 2023-2025 RAV4 Prime, RAV4, Highlander, GR Corolla, Crown, 2024-2025 Lexus TX, LS, Toyota Tacoma, Grand Highlander, and 2025 Lexus RX, Toyota Crown Signia, Camry, RAV 4 Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV), and 4 Runner vehicles. Due to an error in the instrument panel software at vehicle startup, the instrument panel
Tires › ValveJul 11, 2023 · campaign 23V485000
Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (GST) is recalling certain 2023 Toyota RAV4 vehicles equipped with 17" black alloy accessory wheels. During installation of the alloy wheels, the tire valve stem may have been improperly installed or damaged. In addition, the load carrying capacity label may state the incorrect weight. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle
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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 2023 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 164 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, we expect about $1,419 in repairs over the next 5 years at 12,000 miles a year.
How much does a 2023 Toyota RAV4 cost to own?
About $12,425 over 5 years: $4,206 in lost value, $1,419 in repairs and $6,800 in fuel at $3.40 a gallon. A typical one sells for about $22,994 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).