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Reliability Database
Toyota

RAV4

Compact SUV
Best Engine ✅ Recommended (3.7)
4 Generations
28 Engines Rated
10,553 Total Complaints
Engine Ratings
19 recommended 2 caution 7 avoid

Generation Timeline

2001-2005 XA20
11 engines
2,377 complaints 🔥 46 ☠ 4
4.7L 8-cyl ✅ Recommended (3.7)
→
2006-2012 XA30
7 engines
3,548 complaints 🔥 76 ☠ 3
3.5L 6-cyl ❌ Avoid (1.5)
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2013-2018 XA40
5 engines
2,117 complaints 🔥 207 ☠ 6
2.5L 4-cyl ❌ Avoid (1.0)
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2019-2025 XA50
5 engines
2,511 complaints 🔥 16 ☠ 2
2.5L 4-cyl ⚠️ Caution (2.7)
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