Here, we’ll go over common Toyota RAV4 problems, when they occur, and what you can do to mitigate them. For potential buyers, we’ll also provide tips on how to find a good used model.

The 2002 RAV4 is one of the worst models for problems with shifting, jerking transmission, and ECM failures. More recently, the 2019 Toyota RAV4 also suffered a similar problem. Many owners have ...

Toyota issues a major recall of 112,500 cars and SUVs, and as a part of that is recalling 2,500 RAV4 EVs because of a problem with the Tesla-supplied motor assembly. As we noted this morning ...

For 2021 a plug-in hybrid version, called RAV4 Prime will be offered. The Prime has 302 combined hp and AWD is standard. Toyota says the Prime can travel about 42 miles on electric power.

The RAV4 does not rank among the top three models in its segment in the J.D. Power 2024 U.S. Initial Quality Study (IQS), which tracks problems experienced by owners during the first 90 days. The 2025 ...