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1998 Toyota

RAV4 2WD

Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L

Toyota RAV4: best and worst years
1998 Toyota RAV4 2WD (photo 1 of 2)

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Reported problems NHTSA record NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • AIR BAGS15%
  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC15%
  • VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL14%
  • POWER TRAIN11%
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING6%
  • SEAT BELTS5%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 88 total.

Toyota RAV4: best and worst years

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
3 yr / 36k mi
Powertrain
5 yr / 60k mi
Roadside assistance
2 yr
Maintenance
2 yr / 25k mi
EV battery
10 yr / 150k mi

Source: www.toyota.com as of 2026-06

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice.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.