Toyota RAV4 Long Term Review (Watch Before Buying)

Toyota RAV4 Long Term Review (Watch Before Buying)

If you’re in the market for a new or used Toyota Rav4, you’ll want to watch this video. Toyota Rav4’s can be excellent low maintenance vehicles that are economical and reasonably priced. They’re a well rounded vehicle that balances each aspect perfectly. They’ve historically been fantastic cars that run for a very long time with few issues but are these newer generations just as well made?

[rickj]

I just bought a 2024 RAV4 XLE this weekend. Traded an older Subaru Forester which turned out to begin to have expensive repairs as it aged - very expensive (A/C, CV axles CVT issues)! I wanted something with as simple of a design as is possible these days so i did a TON of research and drove everything in the class - CRV, CX-5, CX-50, etc. The RAV4 seemed to have a long history of good reliability with the tried and true 4 cylinder design that's been around for many years. It drives very smoothly and the 8-speed transmission is buttery smooth. I got the black cloth interior with white exterior since white paint usually holds up well and the black cloth won't show dirt easily. I am going to retire in about 3 years so I will have this vehicle long paid off by then and the vehicle should take me well into retirement years with little trouble or expensive repairs. I take meticulous care of my vehicles so hope this one give me many years of trouble free driving. This was a great review, thank you!!

[thehotone]

2020 3.5 yrs old 50, 000 miles not a single issue. Has had no recalls. Going strong!! Love it. ❤️

[jodensmith]

One thing people don’t know (and this is in the book) is that if you want these to last forever (20 years plus) you need to do 5000 miles oil and filter changes. The 10000 miles changes are only if you do 90 percent of your driving on the interstate or freeway. It’s in the book, it explains that if your in stop and go traffic or acceleration intervals are often, then you have to half the oil change intervals. The description describes driving in town as just such an occasion. Also there are several mechanics and ex- Toyota master technicians that are doing videos on this subject. Go the the car care nut YouTube channel for a prime example.

[EverydayJ]

A good idea is to not follow Toyota's 10.000 mile oil change intervals . Better to change it more often to further the reliability

[hphillips]

Well done video I Just purchased a 2024 a few days ago. The only thing I disagree with is entry and exit is not as easy as my wife’s forester wilderness.
Have a good one from west Tennessee.

[De-Centralized]

I love my 2019 Rav4 Adventure! Bought it new and it's paid off with now just under 30k miles. I do the maintenance myself and plan to hang on to it for at least 10 years.

[ABu]

Nice video. Thanks! Nice driving tour of Bonita Springs / North Naples. :) Beautiful area.

[davidwayne]

THANK YOU so much...I have been LOOKING for this-- an HONEST long term review... excellent info- complete information too.. I was considering a mazda CX-50- but these look fun- and there are mods you can do to them for run... AND they offer them in the beautiful blue I wanted that is NOT available on the Mazda... I think I'll go drive one tomorrow.. THANKS AGAIN ..

[gildalim]

2007 rav 4 limited edition. 170k miles. No issues whatsoever. Just the wear and tear. Love it.

[tectoramia-szlu]

In the UK every time your Toyota is serviced by Toyota, you get a 12 month warranty.
Up to 10 yrs or 100, 000 miles

[reaality]

The most 'bang-4-the-buck' trim is the Toyota RAV4 XLE Hybrid, with no extra packages.

[DavidWX]

First thing i would do is get rid of that auto/start/stop garbage with a delete kit.

[HaywoodHomestead]

We just bought our first ever RAV4, a used 2016 Limited model with 44k miles. It is a peppy little car and we’ve been very pleased with it so far. 😊

[Jellyroll]

I just want to know where he’s driving that there’s so little traffic. Must be nice 😂 I have a ‘21 hybrid and love it to death. Still running like I drove her off the lot yesterday

[JoseMartinez-fixv]

Nice car. The jury is still out on these new Rav4 s especially with this new engine and transmission! We'll see long term in a couple more years to see if the engines burn oil, EGR failures or any other long term issues! The only thing I hate about these new engines is that they use a lot of plastic parts which are known to break with heat exposure after years of use. Time will tell...

[MagicArt]

What's about the engine noise over 80mph?? It's a disaster for RAV4

[sunilpism]

My honest opinion is that Rav4 compromise on interior quality. Cheap plastic covers great part. Yes noise is another concern.

[chuckwalla]

I found it annoying and difficult to close the door from the inside because the handle is positioned too far forward. On Reddit some people mentioned that they cut out a hole on the door armrest to remedy this issue.

[chungngo]

All gas run vehicles require their owners have good habits of drive if they want them last for more than 30 years or more than 30k miles with minor issues. Just start driving with 2-3 minute warming up. Never run immediately after starting it as you'll spend more money for maintenance later. Synthetic oil & engine filter change yearly will make your vehicles run smooth. Use NGK laser spark plugs and OEM Denso ignition coils will save your gas miles. All these stuffs are not expensive but help you save money in the long run. Don't be a regular customers of auto repair shops because of bad drive habits.

[nixnet]

Most new cars will look and act great after just 3 years of ownership. I own a hybrid KIA Niro from 2020 and there is no visible wear and tear aside from leather seeat part creases - I don't take care of it at all, so that's on me. I've used my car to stuff it with items to the max - 1.8m wooden sunbed, 1.8x2.0m rolled up matress, a lot of building tools and house insulation (styrofoam mostly). Plastic discoloring in a Toyota sounds a little concerning.