Find the best and worst Toyota RAV4 model years. The 2011–2012 and 2015–2018 are top picks; avoid 2006–2008 and 2019.

Toyota has stood as the car brand of reliability for decades. The RAV4, first introduced in 1994, holds a high position on the lineup for the most reliable Toyota models ever built. Many also consider ...

The Toyota RAV4 is immensely popular, making it one of the best selling SUVs worldwide. The vehicle does tend to encounter some common problems, though.

The RAV4’s bad years cluster on two predictable moments. Knowing which they are, and who pays to fix each one in 2026, changes which used model you should actually buy.

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