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The worst 2016 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Body4
- Brakes4
- Visibility3
- Engine2
- Acceleration1
Problems by type
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- Body4
- Brakes4
- Visibility3
- Engine2
- Acceleration1
- Electrical1
- Fuel system1
- Steering1
- Suspension1
- Tires1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 2016 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid 34
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Although the Brake Booster and Brake Booster Pump Assemblies are covered by Toyota’s New Vehicle Limited...
- Although the Brake Booster and Brake Booster Pump Assemblies are covered by Toyota’s New Vehicle Limited...
- Condition in which the brake, ABS, and/or TRAC warning lights are on, and/or a Check VSC message display
- Obsolete notice
- This bulletin includes basic procedures for performing a rescue charge on Ni-MH high voltage (HV) batteries
- Condition in which a musty odor is present
- The air conditioning dye injection tool kit has been developed to aid in identifying the location of air...
- Acid rain results from rainwater or other airborne moisture that become acidic due to industrial chemical...
- To prevent brake rotor rust from forming during transportation and storage, wheel film will be used...
- The condition known as acid rain is caused by airborne chemicals or particles in the atmosphere, which mix...
What 2016 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 toyota rav4 hybrid. While the vehicle was stationary and while driving various speeds, the chrome trim on the dashboard significantly reduced the driver's visibility on several occasions. The contact stated that the view of the front side mirrors were obstructed by a shiny glare that created a blinding effect. The contact stated that the lack of visibility became more prominent and persistent in the front driver's side mirror when the sun was present. Stevinson toyota west (780 denver west colorado mills blvd, lakewood, colorado 80401, (720) 259-2544) was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to an independent body repair shop. The independent mechanic repaired the vehicle by applying a fabric masking tape to the chrome trim of the dashboard. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 36.
I filled my car with full tank I am only running my car just gave me 248 miles the fuel tank light was flashed .and the car supposed to go for 339 or 349 miles with full tank I want to downtown miami from tampa I was supposed to stop to full it again.
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 toyota rav4 hv. The contact stated that he was unable to see the instrument panel gauges in sunny conditions. The vehicle was taken to germain toyota of naples (13315 tamiami trail n, naples, fl 34110 (888) 722-4942) where it was diagnosed. The dealer suggested that the contact have the windows tinted. The contact purchased the tint, but the failure persisted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a complaint was filed. The failure mileage was 10,000. Updated 11/02/17*lj
I was pulling into a parking space in a parking deck. As I turned into the spot I applied the brakes. The brake pedal went to the floor and the car wouldn't slow or stop. There was no braking power whatsoever. I took my foot off the brake pedal and the car crashed into the concrete wall.
Automatic trunk lift gate piston has not worked since purchasing this car brand new with 32 miles on it in march 2016. The piston was originally replaced 200 miles into driving the car. Piston has repeatedly fallen off of joint and has caused extensive body damage multiple times. This happened again over the weekend and caused very extensive damage to the trunk and roof of the car and the trunk is unable to be shut. Car is out of service currently and the trunk had to be bungeed to another part of the car in order to drive it to a nearby dealer which was a 30 mile drive on the highway. The trunk would not shut and it was open the entire drive. I have 2 young children in car seats and do not feel safe putting them in this vehicle due to the faulty automatic lift gate issue.
My wife was driving this vehicle when she was backing out when my car surged backward into a tree that prevented her from going down a revene on a mountain. There is damage to the rear bumper, rear door, undercarrage, and structural.
I was parking my vehicle in a parking space (on an incline) when I applied the breaks, the car lurched forward jumped a raised sidewalk and came to a stop after hitting the concrete wall of a building. It caused damage to the building and the front of the vehicle. I had the vehicle checked at the purchasing dealer and they found nothing wrong.
When I bought this car the last week of june 2016, my 2016 rav4 sle hybrid center console deck lid slam to close there is no spring to hold the lid in the console so you can close it normally, my grankids (6 and 5 years old) can get hurt if they put their finger, took it to the dealer they say this model doesn't have the spring, this is very dangerous for the kids if they open the lid and let it go could easily break their fingers,it does not close like a regular other car lid, mechanics checked and show me the difference between my car and another toyota rav4 hybrid limited 2016 that it has the spring but the rav4 sle hybrid 2016 not, so please do something before any child get hurt and that will be very bad they could lose a finger, with the force that the lid closes.
As the vehicle was pulling into its usual parking spot at slow speed with the foot brake being applied, it suddenly and uncontrollably accelerated. Despite the foot brake being fully applied, the vehicle could not be stopped until it struck an unmovable object.
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Questions about the 2016 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid
Is the 2016 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid reliable?
Owners have filed 17 complaints about the 2016 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid, close to a typical RAV4 Hybrid model year.
What is the 2016 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid year score?
The 2016 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid scores 68 out of 100 (average). The score compares it with the other model years of the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2016 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid?
Body and structure, with 4 complaints. Next is brakes (4).
How many recalls does the 2016 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid have?
No recalls on record.
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