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Toyota RAV4 Prime years to avoid, worst and best years

Owners have filed 217 complaints about the Toyota RAV4 Prime since 2021, and 7 recalls have been issued. The 2021 model year has 99 complaints, more than any other year, led by electrical and fuel system problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
217
Recalls
7
Worst year
2021
Warranty extensions
6
Model years
2021-2024

Toyota RAV4 Prime years to avoid

No model year of the Toyota RAV4 Prime stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best Toyota RAV4 Prime years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

Toyota RAV4 Prime complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

2021202220232024

How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common Toyota RAV4 Prime problems

All model years combined.

  • Electrical
    97
  • Brakes
    27
  • Driver assistance
    23
  • Fuel system
    22
  • Visibility
    12
  • Transmission
    11
  • Acceleration
    11
  • Engine
    7
  • Airbags
    7
  • Body
    4
  • Seats
    3
  • Tires
    2

Toyota RAV4 Prime problems year by year

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YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
2024-30Electrical23
2023-66Electrical39,00025
20228622Electrical35
20215899Electrical412

Recalls 7

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Toyota RAV4 Prime warranty extensions

Repairs the manufacturer covers beyond the normal warranty. Check whether your car and mileage qualify before paying for one of these.

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Questions about the Toyota RAV4 Prime

What years of the Toyota RAV4 Prime should you avoid?

No single model year of the Toyota RAV4 Prime has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Toyota RAV4 Prime?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the Toyota RAV4 Prime?

Electrical, with 97 complaints across all years, followed by brakes (27) and driver assistance (23).

How many recalls does the Toyota RAV4 Prime have?

7 recalls between 2021 and 2024. The 2021 model year has the most, with 4.

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