Used Toyota RAV4 2019-2026 reliability review

What should I look for in a used Toyota RAV4?

What are the most common problems with a used Toyota RAV4?

Most examples will still be within the Toyota franchised dealer network, so all the usual issues with dents, scratches, and scuffed alloys will have been taken care of.

One thing to look out for is the Apple CarPlay and Android Auto because early RAV4s did without, although it can be retrofitted for a fee. If you can find one with this already completed, great, otherwise (according to Toyota's own blog) you'll pay £150 for it as a stand-alone visit, or £50 as an add-on to a service.

Is a used Toyota RAV4 reliable?

Great news. The RAV4 came second in the family SUV class in our most recent 2025 What Car? Reliability Survey, out of 76 cars, and with an overall score of 99.2%.

Reliability rating 99.2%

What went wrong? Battery 2%, suspension 2%

The RAV4 puts in an almost faultless performance, with just 2% of owners reporting issues with their cars. The battery and suspension were the only areas of concern, but all issues were dealt with in a day or less. Although only 50% of repairs were done for free, the remaining bills were less than £50 each.

Owner’s view “It’s great to know I’m in an ultra-reliable car”

Toyota as a brand came fourth out of 30 manufacturers featured with an excellent overall score of 95.2%. As you can likely tell, this is a confidence-inspiring result.

Reliability rating 95.2%

Toyota's excellent finish shows that dependability isn’t the preserve of premium brands. In fact, some of its smallest, most affordable models are the highest achievers. The 2011-2020 Toyota Yaris scored 99.3% and just 3% of its owners said their cars had gone wrong. The current Toyota Yaris isn’t far behind, with a rating of 98.6% and the Yaris Cross small SUV gets 98.0%.

If you would like to see the full reliability list, head to the What Car? Reliability Survey pages for more information.

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