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2016 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid problems

The most common problem on the 2016 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid is body and structure. Its complaint count is close to a typical RAV4 Hybrid model year.

Typical yearClose to a typical year
Year score
68/100
Owner complaints
17
Recalls
0
Service bulletins
342 warranty
Worst area
Body

The worst 2016 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

  • Body
    4
  • Brakes
    4
  • Visibility
    3
  • Engine
    2
  • Acceleration
    1

Problems by type

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  • Body
    4
  • Brakes
    4
  • Visibility
    3
  • Engine
    2
  • Acceleration
    1
  • Electrical
    1
  • Fuel system
    1
  • Steering
    1
  • Suspension
    1
  • Tires
    1

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.

See all 34 bulletins for the 2016 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid

What 2016 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Sep 17, 2026 · Tires · AZ

See attached document for complaint.

Filed Nov 15, 2018 · Body · 36 miles · CO

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.

Filed May 5, 2018 · Fuel system · 20,192 miles · FL

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.

Filed Aug 16, 2017 · Electrical, Visibility · 10,000 miles · FL

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

Filed Dec 12, 2016 · Brakes · 1,750 miles · NJ · crash

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.

Filed Dec 1, 2016 · Body · 16,000 miles · NH

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.

Filed Oct 18, 2016 · Acceleration, Body · 9,000 miles · AL · crash

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.

Filed Oct 18, 2016 · Body, Brakes · 2,000 miles · AL · crash

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.

Filed Oct 8, 2016 · 10 miles · IL

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.

Filed Sep 29, 2016 · Brakes · 4,000 miles · MA · crash

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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