Should you buy the latest Toyota RAV4 2019-2021?

A Toyota Master Diagnostic Technician shares some of the common issues trending with the latest generation 2019-2021 Toyota RAV4 Gasoline, Hybrid and Prime. So Should you buy the latest Toyota RAV4?

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In this video I'll go over the trends that I see working on these cars from day 1. I'll go over the following issues:

1- Engine problems including Toyota's new dynamic force engine

2-Drivetrain problems including the 8 speed transmission and the new torque vectoring AWD

3- Body problems including shaking side view mirrors.

4- Electrical issues including inability to lock doors when shifting into park, Seat problems with memory seats and noises from the seat motor on power seats. Also the infamous battery dying problems and remote connect services caused by the DCM.

5- Hybrid models I will go over the fuel tank issues.

6- RAV4 prime the issue with code P1CCC96 concerning the poor ground contact at the DC\DC converter.

And I will also share a tip on remote starting cars equipped with the factory remote.

This applies to 2019 2020 2021 Toyota RAV4 LE SE XLE XSE Hybrid Prime Adventure and Limited

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0:00 Intro
1:12 Engine Issues
4:53 Drivetrain Issues
8:59 Body Issues
10:12 Electrical Issues
18:34 Hybrid Issues
21:42 RAV4 Prime Issues

[sammyelliott]

Toyota needs to send this guy a check…..a big one. He is helping them just as much or more than he is helping all who view his content. I watch all of his videos to the end….his knowledge is unbelievable.

[Mike_]

Now this is what you call a thorough review.. I wish there was a review like this for every car out there

[grsu]

He's amazing! I emailed him in Feb 2021 about he responded with his thoughts on the gen5 RAV4s. And then a month later, comes out with this great video. Thanks so much!

[Serrano]

I bought new 2019 Totoyta Rav4 3 years ago and not one problem to this day. It's a fantastic car and is nice to drive.

[vincecaruso]

I got my daughter a 2019 RAV4 when they first came out. We picked ours up in 11/2019. Today, it has 36, 000 miles and it could go back on the showroom floor. I make her watch your videos. Oil change every 5k miles and getting ready for differential service and a transmission fluid change.

[margaretgaal]

I don’t own a toyota but i listen to Car Care Nut for education. When looking for my next car I will seriously consider Toyota. I do appreciate this gentleman and his honest assessment of a car. Many thanks.

[redwine]

The mirrors shaking, battery dead, and gas tank issues …..problems you just answered for me.
Thank you so much!!!!

[Bloodman]

As a technician myself, its nice to hear the common problems AND their solutions laid out in a honest fashion. No extra drama, Just the complaint, cause and correction. My wife and I switched to Toyota after years of major issues with our GM and Chrysler vehicles. Software and grounds seems better than a transmission in a silverado at 50k miles....
Great video bud!

[melvingumayagay]

I have rav4 2020 and its been running in good condition since I bought it till now, there's no issue or any headache at all. I loved my rav4 2020 very much

[ironmaxima]

Stay healthy and well Amd! Your loyal followers need you. You’re the best Toyota master technician I have ever seen.

[sqweepsrussell]

I appreciate your honesty mate. I'll have to sit this one out and stick with the tried and tested previous generation. Thanks for the good work you have been doing educating blokes like me.

[anthonymiranda]

The Car Care Nut is simply the best. Any and all toyota questions, I come to this channel and about 95% of the time they're answered in great detail. Thank you so much good sir!

[James-iltq]

2019 RAV4 hybrid XSE owner, just passed 35, 000 miles with zero issues. This is my 3rd RAV4 since 2006, every one has been fantastic durability despite my heavy foot 😊

[DANGERGUST]

I bought a 2021 RAV4 XLE premium and I have none of these issues at all. It runs perfect and never dies on me. The app works flawlessly.
It had 15kms when I bought it and I put the 6000kms it has now. And I’m still 100% happy with my purchase!

[danieltovar]

We recently purchased a 2019 limited awd RAV4 with less than 80, 000 miles. And it's great. I have seen your videos of the recommendations for a long life. Thank you so much.

[a.a.a.r]

Thank you for being honest about these problems

[hillbillysportsman]

I bought a new 2021 RAV4 XLE this week. I hope I don’t have these issues you talked about, but I thank you for explaining them to us.

[fugazi]

This is the best informative channel ever from a toyota mechanic 🤙🏼

[Godfirst]

2020 RAV4 Hybrid XSE ...2 yrs old with 132, 000 miles... still gets 40mpg love it!

[bertblue]

We bought a 2021 RAV4 combustion only, XLE. The jury is still out on this and frankly, we didn't do a whole lot of research because we were running on Toyotas history of building quality. I'm a bit reluctant to say we did the right thing and I fear the good years are behind us. Entirely too many moving parts with too many new technologies. Moreover, I've essentially been removed from doing any repairs or maintenance of my own, including trans flush. It's all so complicated.

It is by far the most comfortable ride I own with a few handy features. Many features are absolutely maddening like radar cruise and lane maintenance.

To do it over, I'd buy the cheapest trim packages with the least amount of tech.

To redo that redo, I'm pretty sure I'm only going to buy models in the 2006-2012 range. To me, the glory years for Toyota.