Toyota

RAV4

Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD · model years 2010 to 2025

Includes RAV4, RAV4 2WD, RAV4 4WD and 7 more as listed by the EPA.

The verdict

Best year: 2024. complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file; recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file.

Worst year: 2012. complaints: 265, this model typically has none on file; recalls: 5, this model typically has none on file.

Year by year

Year by year summary for the Toyota RAV4
Year	Trims	MPG	HP	Fuel cost	Recalls	Complaints	Investigations	Top complaints
2010	4Gas	23	180	$2,725	0	0	1	no data
complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better. Theft rate: 0.5 per 1,000 produced (federal data, last published for 2014).
2011	4Gas	22.5	180	$2,775	0	0	1	no data
complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better. Theft rate: 0.6 per 1,000 produced (federal data, last published for 2014).
2012	4Gas	22.5	225	$2,775	5	265	1	VISIBILITY/WIPER 15%, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 14%, SERVICE BRAKES 9%
complaints: 265, this model typically has none on file recalls: 5, this model typically has none on file injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 23 Score: 0 of 100, where higher is better. Theft rate: 0.4 per 1,000 produced (federal data, last published for 2014).
2013	2Gas	25.5	176	$2,450	0	0	2	no data
complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better. Theft rate: 0.3 per 1,000 produced (federal data, last published for 2014).
2014	2Gas	25.5	176	$2,450	0	0	2	no data
complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better. Theft rate: 0.4 per 1,000 produced (federal data, last published for 2014).
2015	2Gas	25.5	176	$2,450	0	0	1	no data
complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better.
2016	3Gas, Hybrid	25	176	$2,500	0	0	1	no data
complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better.
2017	3Gas, Hybrid	25	176	$2,500	3	300	2	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 26%, UNKNOWN OR OTHER 15%, SERVICE BRAKES 9%
complaints: 300, this model typically has none on file recalls: 3, this model typically has none on file deaths reported in NHTSA complaints: 2 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 28 Score: 0 of 100, where higher is better.
2018	3Gas, Hybrid	25	176	$2,500	0	0	2	no data
complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better.
2019	4Gas, Hybrid	30	203	$2,100	7	865	1	FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 22%, ENGINE 18%, UNKNOWN OR OTHER 14%
complaints: 865, this model typically has none on file recalls: 7, this model typically has none on file injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 21 Score: 0 of 100, where higher is better.
2020	7Gas, Hybrid	30	203	$2,100	6	620	1	ENGINE 23%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 15%, UNKNOWN OR OTHER 15%
complaints: 620, this model typically has none on file recalls: 6, this model typically has none on file injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 13 Score: 0 of 100, where higher is better.
2021	6Gas, Hybrid	29.5	203	$2,125	0	0	1	no data
complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better.
2022	7Gas, Hybrid	30	203	$2,100	0	0	1	no data
complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better.
2023	8Gas, Hybrid	30	203	$2,100	3	134	0	UNKNOWN OR OTHER 17%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 16%, STEERING 11%
complaints: 134, this model typically has none on file recalls: 3, this model typically has none on file injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 13 Score: 0 of 100, where higher is better.
2024	7Gas, Hybrid	30	203	$2,100	0	0	0	no data
complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better.
2025	7Gas, Hybrid, Plug-in Hybrid	30	203	$2,100	3	63	0	UNKNOWN OR OTHER 19%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 13%, ENGINE 9%
complaints: 63, this model typically has none on file recalls: 3, this model typically has none on file injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 7 Score: 0 of 100, where higher is better.

How the numbers moved

Combined MPG, median2010: 23 to 2025: 30

Owner complaints2010: 0 to 2025: 63

How we score each year

We compare each year of the Toyota RAV4 to the model's own typical numbers, not to other cars. A year reads solid when its recalls, owner complaints, and federal investigations sit at or below what is typical for this model, mixed when some of those numbers run above typical, and avoid when they run far above it. Deaths, reported fires, and an NHTSA advisory to park outside count against a year no matter what this model's baseline looks like.

A year is scored only when NHTSA has both complaint and recall counts for it. Complaint data often lags for the newest years, so a recent year can read not enough data even while its recall count already shows in the table. When the history is too thin, we say not enough data instead of guessing. Service bulletins are routine maintenance guidance from the manufacturer and do not lower a year's score.

Scores run 0 to 100, higher is better. Recall, complaint, and investigation figures come from NHTSA records. Fuel economy, fuel cost, and horsepower figures come from the EPA, shown as the median across the year's trims.

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.