10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
1,525 miles

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problem #14

Feb 012021

RAV4

  • miles
In the sring of this year, i lightly drove through a water filled pothole in a parking lot when all of the displays went dark for a split second and then came back on like the car had just started. I called my dealership right away and was told that maybe some water had gotten into some wiring and caused the glitch but to call again ASAP if it happened again. On Dec 9, 2021 under dry and even surfaces while making a left turn the vehicle went dark again while driving but this time took a touch longer to re-engage. I called the dealership again to report this to be looked at during a maintenance appointment. They found nothing wrong, but suggested it was a feature the car does not have was turned on and they turned it off. I was then shown the button responsible for this... it was for automatic high beams, NOT some engine efficency button. On Sunday, 12 12 2021 i went to start the car to go to work and it was completely dead, just a small clicking sound to be heard within the cabin. i had to get the car jumped to get it started on the second turn of the key after i removed it from the first attempt. I drove it to the dealership that day and i am still waiting for results. This needs to be adressed ASAP because its a potentially dangerous if not deadly situation if it conks out at highway speeds in front of a semi.

- Leominster, MA, USA

problem #13

Mar 042020

RAV4

  • miles
I have had issues with my 2020 rav4. I have had kickbacks during acceleration, antifreeze/coolant loss, abnormal amount of blow-by, engine runs loud at times, car shakes when I start it, weird noise from under the hood, the dash lights and screen lights went dark once. I have been to multiple dealerships not long after I bought it and they said they -??could not duplicate the issue-??.. when I went to them regarding the antifreeze leak they said it is normal in new cars which I know is absolute lies. I need help as they are not willing to find the issues. I have pictures and videos to back this up.

- Palm Harbor , FL, USA

problem #12

Apr 202021

RAV4

  • miles
Toyota has a service builtin on a dcm firmware update that fixes an issue with remote start and will kill the 12V battery even but refuses to notify owners or even state publicly if they installed this during their inspection on my car. Have been into the dealership multiple times and had at least one battery replaced in a 1 year old car. Https://www.rav4world.com/threads/remote-start-sos-app.309804/

- Portland, OR, USA

problem #11

Mar 022021

RAV4

  • 6,000 miles
After the car sits for 3 or 4 days I driven the battery dies and needs to be jumped to get it started again. No lights left on or anything. On cold start the engine makes a ticking noise that has been getting louder over that last few months.

- San Bernardino, CA, USA

problem #10

Feb 242021

RAV4

  • miles
The mileage I am getting is far below the stated rating on the sticker. I am averaging about 33.5 mpg in mixed driving whereas the stated rating is 41 mpg overall. It's not even close. The tank was recently replaced because you could not fill the tank. Extremely disappointed in the mileage which was the main purpose of buying this vehicle. Something needs to be done.

- Lafayette, LA, USA

problem #9

Dec 262020

RAV4

  • 9,172 miles
Car battery completely drained after not being driven for 24 hours leaving me stranded. Car would not start and had to be jump started. There is an electrical issue causing quick and significant battery drain. Car was purchased in September 2020 and has less than 10,000 miles.

- Summersville, WV, USA

problem #8

Nov 272020

RAV4

  • 2,000 miles
Car did not start after 2 days of not using it.

- Linden, NJ, USA

problem #7

Nov 162020

RAV4

  • 6,000 miles
Our car sat for 2 days without being used and the battery was dead. Read online many other Rav4 owners having similiar issues, something is draining the battery

- San Antonio, TX, USA

problem #6

Nov 062020

RAV4

  • 750 miles
Car has approx 900 miles and has been to the dealer 3 times and jump started 3 times. Toyota svc dept is unable to reproduce or identify the problem, I was told I'm not driving the car enough and that they can't fix a problem when they don't know what it is, I never know when the car will start or not, very frustrating.

- Omaha, NE, USA

problem #5

Aug 042020

RAV4

  • 600 miles
New 2020 Rav4 hybrid makes loud grinding noise sometimes when placed in reverse and ev mode is engaged. Appears to be failure of sprag-type device to disengage engine or transmission from electric drive system. Multiple members of frank Toyota service declared it to be normal and refused to make any written entries evidencing the complaint. They claimed I was mistaken when I pointed out that it did not begin until the vehicle had approximately 600 miles on it.

- Chula Vista, CA, USA

problem #4

Aug 082020

RAV4

  • 10,000 miles
Car battery died after one day of sitting without use. Dealer did not find any problems. But it has less than 10,000 miles. Toyota dealer offered no solution and many others have this problem.

- Spencerport, NY, USA

problem #3

Feb 162020

RAV4

  • 500 miles
Serious D-cell battery discharge issue. Twice our new Rav4 hybrid has had to be jumped and taken to dealer for a dead battery. Dealer found nothing fixable but replaced the battery. 1st time we were stranded in hotel parking lot after trip abroad. 2nd time was at home. Cargurus sends me 5 complaints a day for others with the same issue. Vehicle is not reliable.

- Roseburg, OR, USA

problem #2

Jun 022020

RAV4 4-cyl

  • 169 miles
Purchased 5/22/20. Unit parked in driveway. Went out to use the auto and all systems failing in auto. Vehicle will not start. Brake alert, engine alert, airbag alert, power steering alert, every light on inside vehicle flashing with alerts that they are failing.

- Toms River, NJ, USA

problem #1

Feb 082020

RAV4 4-cyl

  • 20 miles
The gas tank will hold up to 10 gallons of gas and trying to add more causes the tank to overflow, even when the fuel light indicates the gas tank isn't full. Vehicle is advertised to hold 14.5 gallons.

- Cincinnati, OH, USA