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Toyota RAV4 Reliability Grade

A-Overall

Excellent reliability

EngineA-
TransmissionA

Grade a specific Toyota RAV4

Reliability changes from year to year. Pick a model year to see its grade, then add mileage and price to get a deal score and estimated miles remaining.

The Toyota RAV4 earns an A- overall reliability grade from GradeMyCar, with an A- for its engine and an A for its transmission. It ranks 1st of 13 compact SUVs we grade. Its engine (A-) and transmission (A) grade about the same, so neither stands out as a weak point. Grades are based on 4,138 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2013-2023 model years, adjusted for how many were sold.

Toyota RAV4 reliability by year

Overall grade for each model year, from owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Tap a year to see its full grade.

2000A2001B-2002C+2003B-2004A2005A2006C+2007C+2008C+2009B-2010C+2011B2012A-2013A-2014A-2015A-2016A2017A2018A2019C+2020B-2021B+2022A-2023B+2024B+

Best years: 2000, 2004, 2005, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2022

Faded years are recent, so fewer complaints have come in. Their grades may change.

How long does the Toyota RAV4 last?

200,000Estimated lifespan (miles)

A rough estimate for the model across all years, not measured for each model year.

Known Toyota RAV4 problems

We track 2 known problem areas for the Toyota RAV4, including which model years they affect. They're in the full report, along with miles remaining and a deal score for the car you're looking at.

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Toyota RAV4 vs. other compact SUVs

ModelEngineTrans.Overall
Toyota RAV4 A- A A-
Nissan Rogue B+ B- B+
Mazda CX-5 B+ B+ B+
Toyota Venza A- A- B+
Honda CR-V B- B+ B
Chevrolet Equinox C+ B+ B
Kia Sportage C- B+ B
Subaru Forester B+ B B
Volkswagen Tiguan B- B+ B
GMC Terrain C B- C+
Hyundai Tucson D C+ C
Ford Escape F F F
Jeep Cherokee C- F F

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Toyota RAV4 reliability FAQ

Is the Toyota RAV4 reliable?

Excellent reliability. The Toyota RAV4 earns an A- overall reliability grade from GradeMyCar, with an A- for its engine and an A for its transmission. It ranks 1st of 13 compact SUVs we grade. Its engine (A-) and transmission (A) grade about the same, so neither stands out as a weak point. Grades are based on 4,138 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2013-2023 model years, adjusted for how many were sold.

How many miles will a Toyota RAV4 last?

We estimate a well-maintained Toyota RAV4 lasts around 200,000 miles. That's a rough figure for the model across all years, not measured for each model year, so check the grade for the year you're looking at.

What are the best years for the Toyota RAV4?

Based on NHTSA owner complaints, the most reliable Toyota RAV4 model years are 2000, 2004, 2005, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2022.

What Toyota RAV4 years should I avoid?

No Toyota RAV4 model year stands out as a problem year in NHTSA owner complaints.

Is the Toyota RAV4 transmission reliable?

GradeMyCar grades the Toyota RAV4 transmission an A (excellent reliability). Reliability varies by model year, so grade the specific year you're looking at.

Is the Toyota RAV4 engine reliable?

GradeMyCar grades the Toyota RAV4 engine an A- (excellent reliability).