Toyota needs to send this guy a check…..a big one. He is helping them just as much or more than he is helping all who view his content. I watch all of his videos to the end….his knowledge is unbelievable.
I got my daughter a 2019 RAV4 when they first came out. We picked ours up in 11/2019. Today, it has 36,000 miles and it could go back on the showroom floor. I make her watch your videos. Oil change every 5k miles and getting ready for differential service and a transmission fluid change.
He's amazing! I emailed him in Feb 2021 about he responded with his thoughts on the gen5 RAV4s. And then a month later, comes out with this great video. Thanks so much!
Omg.. He is amazing! I love watching him because I am all Toyota and Lexus.. For general car info I subscribe to scotty kilmer channel too.. He used to be my mechanic when he lived in Houston. I was crushed when he moved to TN
As a technician myself, its nice to hear the common problems AND their solutions laid out in a honest fashion. No extra drama, Just the complaint, cause and correction. My wife and I switched to Toyota after years of major issues with our GM and Chrysler vehicles. Software and grounds seems better than a transmission in a silverado at 50k miles.... Great video bud!
I don’t own a toyota but i listen to Car Care Nut for education. When looking for my next car I will seriously consider Toyota. I do appreciate this gentleman and his honest assessment of a car. Many thanks.
Am a Toyota die-hard from 1975, bought brand new 2016 Camry Hybrid SE already have 198,000 miles on it...drives like a dream. My next car soon is the RAV4 Hybrid. With this video I have learnt more than all the hundreds of Toyota reps at 10's of dealerships over 3 years. I knew you know you're tools when you mentioned the Hybrid battery fan filter which I discovered 3 months ago saving me thousands of gallons of gas. Thanks a mil for the upload. Instantly subscribed.
I bought a 2021 RAV4 XLE premium and I have none of these issues at all. It runs perfect and never dies on me. The app works flawlessly. It had 15kms when I bought it and I put the 6000kms it has now. And I’m still 100% happy with my purchase!
2019 RAV4 hybrid XSE owner, just passed 35,000 miles with zero issues. This is my 3rd RAV4 since 2006, every one has been fantastic durability despite my heavy foot 😊
It is not good if you had to change so many times. I have my pontiac vibe from 2008 and the car can drive another 5-8 years easily. So 17-20 years easily.
@@drummeralex9198 i am ok with that but they should save some money. The society want them to spend as soon as they get, but it is good to save money. I will change when my car will have a big issue ( not worth to repair) or if the corrosion has become an important issue.
I appreciate your honesty mate. I'll have to sit this one out and stick with the tried and tested previous generation. Thanks for the good work you have been doing educating blokes like me.
We recently purchased a 2019 limited awd RAV4 with less than 80,000 miles. And it's great. I have seen your videos of the recommendations for a long life. Thank you so much.
that grinding drivetrain issue is what i've been trying to figure out for the last 2 years! and the local toyota dealership can't figure it out after bringing it to them 2 times already. Thank you!
@@hillbillysportsman5818 my head is already spinning with all the reviews between these two. But yeah thats one thing I have to consider, possible issues with the car. Thank you for this input!
I have rav4 2020 and its been running in good condition since I bought it till now,there's no issue or any headache at all. I loved my rav4 2020 very much
A funny thing I saw at our local drag strip. Someone put a Rav4 Prime up against a souped up 1970s Chevy Nova in a ¼ mile drag. The Rav4 Prime beat the Nova. Everybody that laughed at the Rav4 but had nothing bad to say when it trapped a 14 second ¼ mile at 99 mph.
I am totally agreed with the 8-speed transmission behavior. When I drove it from the dealership, I immediately noticed the transmission is jerky and shifting erratically. However, after driving 500+ miles, it shifts like a dream now. Also, the engine is loud( probably because of the direct injection) when cold, but when it warms up( I guess it switches to port injection) you can't even feel it.
Yep, my last vehicle was a Highlander with the 8 speed. Never noticed any transmission issue, even on hills. Love my new Rav4 Hybrid, but do miss the silky smooth ride.
I have a '98 RAV4 so if the current models are considered the best made, taking in my track record with mine, I totally approve of getting a new one. Never really had any problems with mine until I hit 150K miles.
I fully agree. He can take a very difficult subject and make it sound so simple. Love his presentation style. It feels like he is talking to his children. May God richly bless you.
To be honest, the fewer problems one might face when buying a second hand first year 5th gen Rav 4, are not a big deal or they have easy solutions, the car is pretty good where it truly matters.
We bought a 2021 RAV4 combustion only, XLE. The jury is still out on this and frankly, we didn't do a whole lot of research because we were running on Toyotas history of building quality. I'm a bit reluctant to say we did the right thing and I fear the good years are behind us. Entirely too many moving parts with too many new technologies. Moreover, I've essentially been removed from doing any repairs or maintenance of my own, including trans flush. It's all so complicated. It is by far the most comfortable ride I own with a few handy features. Many features are absolutely maddening like radar cruise and lane maintenance. To do it over, I'd buy the cheapest trim packages with the least amount of tech. To redo that redo, I'm pretty sure I'm only going to buy models in the 2006-2012 range. To me, the glory years for Toyota.
You are a great communicator. You explain things at a simply level, for all of us to understand. Maybe instead of talking to the viewer in the exact same position all the time, maybe point to the problem or show the viewer the problem. Great work.
My RAV4 HSD 2016 was one of the first sold here in Slovakia and works flawlessly up to this day. Zero issues and I am very, very satisfied with the vehicle (inspite of a few design/ergonomic choices). Currently waiting for a new ordered RAV4 HSD 2021 which should be ready in May/June - great to hear all potential sources of problems. Just it case. Overall I really like the vehicle, that is also the reason why I didn't consider other SUV when ordering a new car :) As for the video - as usual, informative, honest, great!
Toyota Rav4 are the most expensive small suvs and should not have any problems. My Subaru Forester is not perfect even in top trim but it's less expensive and the few oddities are far less problematic and can be ignored. Subaru of America is pretty good about fixing their car problems even out of warranty J
@@jamesmatthews304 Some models of the Rav 4 are rated to tow up to 3,500 lbs. The Subaru Forester is only rated to tow up to 1,500 lbs. (Please correct me if I'm wrong on this) I'm not sure why this is the case (I'm still doing research) but to be honest, I'm considering holding off on buying a small SUV until they bring back the V6, as 3,500 lbs towing capacity is barely adequate for my needs.
I have a 2021 XLE Hybrid with 8100 miles. So far, ZERO issues. Will update. Can confirm that direct injection engines are far louder than older port injection units. They’re also much more thermally efficient, so more powerful and better on fuel.
Hi George. The D4S engines are very loud, but it’s not reason for concern as that’s their normal noise because of the direct injectors and high pressure pump. The A25A does have a high thermal efficiency that’s why it’s efficient and powerful for its size
My wife’s 2020 XSE had 2 issues, both have been resolved after about a year of ownership. 1. If I left it parked for a couple days it would not start. I even had to buy a portable jump stater cuz it kept happening. After a couple trips to the dealer with them saying everything checked out fine and how it’s meant to be driven everyday, Finally the dealer called it in and found out there was a firmware update. Hasn’t happen since the update. 2. The gas tank would not accept more than 9 gallons when empty. Finally after about 10 months they fixed it by replacing the entire tank. After a quick internet search I found that They knew about this issue when they sold it to me and didn’t disclose it. Otherwise the RAV has been excellent for us, but it’s disappointed to have so many issues on a Toyota since My 08 4Runner has been bulletproof.
I bought a low mileage ex-rental 2020 RAV-4 and had the same electrical issue. When I bought the car I was very surprised to note that Avis had installed a brand new battery in a car with just over 20k miles on the clock. After a few times jumping the dead battery I brought it to Toyota. It took over 6 hours for them to update the firmware under warranty and to do an oil and filter change (regular scheduled maintenance). 15k miles later now - no problems at all.
Excellent review but it failed to touch on other specific issues current owners are experiencing. I bought a new 2019 RAV4 with 55 miles on it with no issues until Feb 2022. I had my headliner replaced due to a sunroof drainage/mold issue. Good thing it was under warranty - issue fixed after the car spent 4 days at Toyota dealer. Just recently (March 2022) the right side passenger door started collecting rain water - so much water that you can hear it slushing inside the door when stopping and accelerating. Found out the door's drain holes will eventually clog and need to be serviced. Also, the roof rack clips are lined with a cheap thin gasket and water will start leaking inside the car causing a mold build-up in the headliner. The fuel pump was replaced due to a recall soon after. I'm mentioning all this because the car only has 9,000 miles. This shouldn't happen to a 3 year old car. Toyota needs come clean and possibly extend the owner's warranty at no additional charge. Thanks for the video!
As you know we have a 2019 RAV4 hybrid and we had the fuel tank problem! We had an early model and lived with it for almost a year was quite annoying problem but Toyota stood behind their product! Big thumbs up Toyota car care nut! I appreciate you!!
I just had the gas tank replaced on my 2020 Rav4 XSE Hybrid, nice to have a full tank of gas finally. Oh I'm the guy that doesn't notice the mirrors moving... great video!
I have the 2019 RAV4 Limited. To date I have had the following done - clutch assembly replaced (warranty), fuel pump replacement (recall) and replaced both roof rack bars as it was leaking when it rained. Also replaced the entire headliner because of the water marks. While I’m not happy with the three problems, I do love the vehicle and Toyota was very helpful. I had a 2016 RAV4 which my mother still has today and not one issue.
The Car Care Nut is simply the best. Any and all toyota questions, I come to this channel and about 95% of the time they're answered in great detail. Thank you so much good sir!
Had the gas tank issue - Toyota came out with the fix (or I was notified) late December 2020, it went in for four hours, came back flawless. I still "complain" that you have to drive like a grandmother in perfect conditions to hit the advertised MPG (by the way, thank you for responding to my last message and confirming this for me), but otherwise, LOVE the car, and now that you told me how to fix the memory seat thing, even better, I am about to go to the car and try the fix now! Keep the videos coming, they are fantastic!
You’re the best my friend. We have a 2023 RAV4 2.5L. The wife loves the car but told me it’s loud. It all makes sense now. The noise is only present under heavy acceleration. Thx again
2020 XLE premium owner here. I can confirm there are many problems with the first two model years for sure. Mine was one of the 40k car that got the engine replaced. It smells like leaking coolant at running temperature. The lane keep assist has jerked the car halfway in another lane of traffic twice in 12k miles. The power lift gate is sometimes not functional in very cold weather. The car simply has no heat under 20°F. And the worst is the car’s steering wheel pull randomly to the left or right upon start up and can only be disabled by restarting the car or turning on/off lane keep assist. Not too impressed for $36k so far.
I am watching this video in August 2024 because I am looking at buying a 2021 Rav 4. Knowing where you are with your shop today is amazing. Thanks AMD.
I have the gas tank issue with my 2019 Rav4 Hybrid, it seems to get worse in the winter. I just received a recall notice for the gas tank yesterday. Outside of the gas tank issue, I love the vehicle. I track every tank of fuel. In the summer on summer fuel, I get 42mpg to 45mpg. In the winter it drops to about 39mpg.
I got that as well , it’s not a recall read it carefully. My 2020 hybrid has the fuel tank problem and I have 8 years or 100,000 miles to get it to Toyota.
@@davidclements9025 You are correct it isn't technically a recall, it basically says, if you can live with it fine, if not it is up to the consumer to bring it in. Which for me I will be making my appointment after my next fill up. When I bought the vehicle it had a range of over 580miles, now it sits at about 400.
As an owner of the 2019 Rav 4 Limited, I had a couple of issues when I first purchased it. Shifting was messed up and seat features didn’t work and they reprogrammed the transmission, fix the seat issue and rear hatch were corrected. No more problems with the exception of the noises from the engine. From what I recall the issue is the high pressure fuel pump and injectors. It fine now that I know it’s not likely to blow up. Love my Rav 4 and my 2017 Lexus RX 350. I have owned many Toyota products over the years. 1994 Toyota Camry 300k (sold), 2001 Lexus RX 300 286k (sold), 2008 Lexus RX 350 (65K) destroyed in an accident no serious injuries. Time will tell how the 2019 Rav 4 holds up. Thanks for this video.
@@khlfff2 Like it a lot! Replaced the OEM Yokohama tires and that alone reduced much of the road noise. Got 32k miles on the odometer and it runs great fuel economy is 34+ mpg averaged since new!
Excellent channel. Yes, I would never buy the first year of a new generation of any make or model. I would certainly give it time for the company to work out the problems first as minor as they may be.
I really like how aggressive Toyota is on finding defects and immediately fixing them on the production line and then their follow through with the existing customers. Good for them.
Any product made by man can or will fail at some point. However, my friend, take a very deep breath and assure yourself that Toyota has a multitude of “whizz kids” who’ve were and are hired to anticipate and fix problems. If you still can’t calm yourself, you might try attending church more regularly. Dave in Phoenix Arizona
It took years and so many people dead before they admited the acceleration problem. And thats not the only problem they have over the years, corrosion and broken frames , sludge because the poor design in the cylinder heads, turbo engines that only lasted one year. They expend too much money advertising the fake quality trying to brain wash people, i havent seen a single camry that doent burn a quart of oil every thousand miles or less, there is no recall for tath after numeruos lawsuits they agree to check it but they didnt fix it.
This 180 degrees from my experience with buying a new '19 Rav4 AWD LE. Within the first few days of ownership I noticed shifting issues at low speed when coasting then trying to re-accelerate. The transmission would hesitate then jerk into gear, also jerking occupants. When coming to stop the transmission would also clunk. I took it to the dealership and reproduced the problem. They compared it to other vehicles on the lot that seemed to exhibit the same problem. The dealership wanted to say that there was nothing wrong with it because the other vehicles were the same, but after contacting Toyota customer care they sent a Toyota specialist to the dealership to collect data. They observed the shifting problem and even showed in their data collection what was happening when the issue manifested. In spite of that they insisted that there was nothing wrong with the vehicle. It was a big lie. They effectively gaslit me. The service manager at the dealership treated me like crap and Toyota Care refused to do anything about it. 8 months later I found out that Toyota had quietly released in ECM firmware update that was a work around hack to avoid triggering the underlying issue that caused the hesitation and jerking into gear. When I took it back to the dealership to get the patch applied they forced me to reproduce the problem yet again in spite of having service records and the Toyota specialist out for my vehicle already. Toyota, like other manufacturers, will do nothing unless they're forced to because of potential loss of revenue. They don't care about their customers, they care that people think they care about their customers. The '19 is 4th rav4 and I currently own a Corolla along with the '19 Rav. So I'm not a Toyota hater, but truth is that customer satisfaction is third or fourth on their list of priorities.
Just bought a 2019 Limited hybrid - it's a great vehicle, and I pick it up at the end of the month. Thank you for describing the mirror issue - my May 2019 delivery date car has the issue.
And the gasoline tank issue... At least Toyota already has a program to fix it (W46). The tank was at 3/8 full and the nozzle clicked off after 24 litres - in a 55 litre tank. At least Toyota has a warranty for this issue for eight years.
I do not own any Toyota vehicles but if I did I would be at peace listening to the candid reviews that you put out on the You-Tube channel. All vehicles have some issues more or less and how they are cared for by a manufacturer makes or brakes the customer confidence. Good report for all that you mentioned here, cheers.
Thanks for the honest talk. I wanted to buy a 2020 RAV4, but it was too noisy. You explained why, now I understand. I just wish more sound insulation. I drove my 2004 RAV4 for 16 years and loved it but it was noisy more noise from a new one was no good. So I bought 2020 Forester. It is good but I miss Toyota.
I owned a Lexus GS460 and now a Lexus GS450h. Both v8 and v6 engine have D4S (direct port and fuel injection) but are very quiet engines compared to the new ones in the Camry and RAV4. So I disagree that injection causes noisy engines.I also have a RX450h without direct injection and it’s not quieter than my GS450h.
I bought a new RAV4 Excel AWD in September 2019. I'm in the UK and models here seem to vary a little compared to American models. I haven't had any of the problems mentioned, except if you only put a small amount of fuel in the tank it doesn't register on the guage. It's ok however after the next big fill. I like the car, it's an easy drive but there's a fair bit to learn if you use all the features.
I bought a Rav 4 LE AWD 2019 last year had no problems so far one recall the dealer told me for the fuel pump. Purchase with 27,000 miles now I have 44000 mileage.
I have a 2019 LE front wheel drive basic Rav4, love it with no problems (not one) it gets 35mpg and love it. I might get a hybrid Rav4 in 2 years or another LE, my only problem is the dealership sucks just like every other GM, Honda and Dodge dealership I've dealt with over the last 45 yrs of driving. 🚘
I just purchased a blizzard white 21 rav 4 xse hybrid, the rav 4 drives just as smoothly as my 2019 E63s Amg if not better, good job to the Toyota Cambridge plant for the quality build. I was worried the quality wouldn't be the same as a Lexus NX built in Japan, its just as good, fit and finish is well done. 👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼
Thank you for letting me know. I’m gonna have my dealer check out these issues to make sure I have all the latest updated materials on my car thank you for letting me know.
That's why I always buy a car model, which was in production for several years. You may be getting previous generation tech, but definitely more reliable car for life
More Rav4 Prime in future vids please. Great informative vids AMD. No one can accuse you of bias when you lay all the problems out as you do. Keep up the excellent work.
Thanks again my friend . ...my dealership hadn't had any complaints and hadn't seen a service bulletin on shaking side mirrors....mine flap like a bird in flight on the highway ( slight exaggeration . .lol) Anyway , a guy at the dealership found the repair code service bulletin and they are doing it for me at my next oil change .
Had one of these as a rental and everything was good up to about 75 mph. At 80 and above we could feel it kind of rise up on its suspension whereupon it became very tippy-feeling and moved around a LOT with crosswinds. Not a relaxing experience at all. Passing semis was not fun at all.
I drive a 2012 Prius plug-in currently. It has 245,000 miles on it, and runs perfectly. When it finally does quit running I’m going to get another Prius or a RAV4 hybrid. So I very much appreciate your helpful videos! Also appreciate your pretty positive tone and attitude. So thank you!
I just purchased a certified pre-owned 2020 RAV4 XLE premium. The under-the-hood information you've provided in this video is invaluable insight. Thanks, AMD!
Many of these issues relate to 2019 and 2020. We bought 2021 and have 2k miles on it and have no issues so far. My wife loves it. I always try not to buy the first year of a redesign, I wait until year 3 at least then many of problems solved. And that is why I am going to soon replace my 2007 4runner with a 2021 which has had few changes in years and are very reliable.
@@rightlanehog3151 Well I agree but I just retired and was considering new 4runner as retirement gift to myself. Although I love having old dependable vehicle I can dog around and not be real worried about a small scratch. Will see, may keep it as an getting around car.
@@GoBearstyJpyn Happy retirement! Isn't it nice to have the option of keeping a high mileage car that has not become a money-pit? With the RAV4 and the 4Runner you have the best of both worlds. If you have the space to park it, adding a new 4Runner to the stable sounds like a solid plan to me.
Not too many issues with the Rav4 Prime so far. Mine was built in August 2020, and should technically be a part of those faulty bolts, but still works great 12K miles in.
Very informative, I guest many people do not realise car manufacturers do have design and manufacturing problems. Most manufacturers do not like publicly revealing them. It is good to know Toyota honours its guarantee and customer obligations.
I couldn't help myself writing a comment as this video was damn great. I'm considering between RAV 4 and CR-V at the moment (favouring RAV4 more though) and this video really helped me understanding RAV4 better.
Not happy with a 2020 RAV4 already paid a bill to clean a plugged ac. The problem the environment bugs and dirt I guess not their responsibility good luck if you by one
Thanks for all of the information. I’m finally trading my 2008 V6 RAV4 with 250,000 miles and I want a newer one. My car still runs great but I want more modern technology.
I bought a 93 pickup that had the gasket problem on the 3vze from a coworker in 06 with 30k original miles on it. I started driving it everyday and sure enough, head gasket blew. Took it to Toyota dealer and they said it was past 10 years since recall so it wasn’t eligible anymore
@@jerryg7565 considering it had about 45k original miles.... yes, absolutely. Most manufacturers have a 10 year “OR” 100k warranty on power train. I should’ve taken them to court I’d probably would’ve won. Such a short sighted comment lol
Got a brand new 2021 hybrid XSE. So far so good. Really enjoy driving it. Quiet n smooth as butter lol. Anways, thank you for this thorough technical reviews. Love your channel.
Was waiting for this review! You’re awesome! Currently have ‘19 rav4 hybrid limited . Had the gas tank replaced, roof leak fixed and battery fixed. AS I LIKE TO CALL IT ... The TRI-FECTA. Aside from that, love my Rav4
Haha, ya not fun at any price, but certainly and unquestionably the opposite of good at $35,000+ Edit to add: 2021 hybrid RAV4 owned here. Fuel tank issue from day one
I have a 2016RAV4 AWD Limited E., no problems, just noisy and bumpy, cheap sound system. I still have my 2000 Camry XLE, way more smooth driving and better sounds.Thank you, learned a lot from your videos.
Not sure if Toyota hates or likes you! let me say, you are a source of info like no other. I have graduated to Toyota after having more troublesome older vehicles. I have 15yo corolla & 14yo yaris, both lovely to drive reliable cars (when properly maintained with reg oil changes). Recently my corolla fuel gauge showed nil (corrected itself after a week). nearly paid $300 for new fuel tank sender. As one technically inclined but no longer a under bonnet “fiddler”, love your open honesty about new car issues. Toyota should thank you - the average service centre will hide such issues from their customers. With so much software control of fancy features these days, there is potential galore for idiosyncrasies. Toyota uses customer base as testing ground! Nothing wrong with that. Having your channel makes me want to stick with Toyota when i upgrade (which i do fairly infrequently in the interest of economy).
Toyota needs to send this guy a check…..a big one. He is helping them just as much or more than he is helping all who view his content. I watch all of his videos to the end….his knowledge is unbelievable.
I got my daughter a 2019 RAV4 when they first came out. We picked ours up in 11/2019. Today, it has 36,000 miles and it could go back on the showroom floor. I make her watch your videos. Oil change every 5k miles and getting ready for differential service and a transmission fluid change.
Transmission fluid change at only 36,000 miles? Bruh
@@Kamorok01that’s a normal interval for 8-speed one.
Now this is what you call a thorough review.. I wish there was a review like this for every car out there
The mirrors shaking, battery dead , and gas tank issues …..problems you just answered for me.
Thank you so much!!!!
I bought new 2019 Totoyta Rav4 3 years ago and not one problem to this day. It's a fantastic car and is nice to drive.
2020 premium 0 problems
He's amazing! I emailed him in Feb 2021 about he responded with his thoughts on the gen5 RAV4s. And then a month later, comes out with this great video. Thanks so much!
I agree this man is fantastic!
This deserves a subscribe and like
Knowledgeable guy. Likable too
Omg.. He is amazing! I love watching him because I am all Toyota and Lexus.. For general car info I subscribe to scotty kilmer channel too.. He used to be my mechanic when he lived in Houston. I was crushed when he moved to TN
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As a technician myself, its nice to hear the common problems AND their solutions laid out in a honest fashion. No extra drama, Just the complaint, cause and correction. My wife and I switched to Toyota after years of major issues with our GM and Chrysler vehicles. Software and grounds seems better than a transmission in a silverado at 50k miles....
Great video bud!
I don’t own a toyota but i listen to Car Care Nut for education. When looking for my next car I will seriously consider Toyota. I do appreciate this gentleman and his honest assessment of a car. Many thanks.
Stay healthy and well Amd! Your loyal followers need you. You’re the best Toyota master technician I have ever seen.
Am a Toyota die-hard from 1975, bought brand new 2016 Camry Hybrid SE already have 198,000 miles on it...drives like a dream. My next car soon is the RAV4 Hybrid. With this video I have learnt more than all the hundreds of Toyota reps at 10's of dealerships over 3 years. I knew you know you're tools when you mentioned the Hybrid battery fan filter which I discovered 3 months ago saving me thousands of gallons of gas. Thanks a mil for the upload. Instantly subscribed.
I bought a 2021 RAV4 XLE premium and I have none of these issues at all. It runs perfect and never dies on me. The app works flawlessly.
It had 15kms when I bought it and I put the 6000kms it has now. And I’m still 100% happy with my purchase!
Every vehicle should have no issues at 15kms....
Still happy?!
@@afrprincess07 yea still very happy, I recommend it
@@DANGERGUST nice!
2019 RAV4 hybrid XSE owner, just passed 35,000 miles with zero issues. This is my 3rd RAV4 since 2006, every one has been fantastic durability despite my heavy foot 😊
It is not good if you had to change so many times. I have my pontiac vibe from 2008 and the car can drive another 5-8 years easily. So 17-20 years easily.
The XSE Hybrid is top in my wishlist.
@@CC-gt3ro some people just like getting the newest thing. Not the case for me, but some people do like that.
Do you have fuel tank not able to fill up to full as widely affected in hybrid model?
@@drummeralex9198 i am ok with that but they should save some money. The society want them to spend as soon as they get, but it is good to save money. I will change when my car will have a big issue ( not worth to repair) or if the corrosion has become an important issue.
I appreciate your honesty mate. I'll have to sit this one out and stick with the tried and tested previous generation. Thanks for the good work you have been doing educating blokes like me.
We recently purchased a 2019 limited awd RAV4 with less than 80,000 miles. And it's great. I have seen your videos of the recommendations for a long life. Thank you so much.
that grinding drivetrain issue is what i've been trying to figure out for the last 2 years! and the local toyota dealership can't figure it out after bringing it to them 2 times already. Thank you!
Thank you for being honest about these problems
My wife has a 15 and I have a 19. Both have been great.
I bought a new 2021 RAV4 XLE this week. I hope I don’t have these issues you talked about, but I thank you for explaining them to us.
You won’t. They’re so well made. I love mine.
Got a premium a week ago and it’s fabulous so far anyway.
Contemplating between a Rav4 XLE and a CRV EX. Hope your new car is fab.
@@rizzpas2942 you may want to research the CRV engine problems with oil dilusion and the reliability of its CVT transmission.
@@hillbillysportsman5818 my head is already spinning with all the reviews between these two. But yeah thats one thing I have to consider, possible issues with the car. Thank you for this input!
Very convincing and honest review. Toyota should pay you for doing this review.
I have rav4 2020 and its been running in good condition since I bought it till now,there's no issue or any headache at all. I loved my rav4 2020 very much
While waiting for my new shiny rav4, I can't thank you enough for all this info I get from your videos.
Hybrid 2021 does not start car remotely with key fob.
@@jamesmostowik6354 so then are you saying their shouldn’t be any draining problems since no remote start? Thanks
A funny thing I saw at our local drag strip. Someone put a Rav4 Prime up against a souped up 1970s Chevy Nova in a ¼ mile drag. The Rav4 Prime beat the Nova. Everybody that laughed at the Rav4 but had nothing bad to say when it trapped a 14 second ¼ mile at 99 mph.
Don’t know. I have a 2004 RAV 4 (that’s 2004) which does whatever I ask without complaining. Can’t see any good reason for changing it
Maybe it was the the hybrid version, they rate over 300 hp against a poorly tuned Nova? :)
People laughed because even if it is a Rav4 Prime, it's still a Rav4.
This is why I call my Rav4... The Ravager
I am totally agreed with the 8-speed transmission behavior. When I drove it from the dealership, I immediately noticed the transmission is jerky and shifting erratically. However, after driving 500+ miles, it shifts like a dream now. Also, the engine is loud( probably because of the direct injection) when cold, but when it warms up( I guess it switches to port injection) you can't even feel it.
my rental did the same thing
Yep, my last vehicle was a Highlander with the 8 speed. Never noticed any transmission issue, even on hills. Love my new Rav4 Hybrid, but do miss the silky smooth ride.
transmission is acting wierd now at 7k and the AC and heater sucks
I love my 8 speed. It is the fasting shifting transmission I've ever had.
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@@s.p_a_r.k 2021 XLE gas., they like to lie and BS. or big toyota knows something is wrong. but they gotta push cas out
I have a '98 RAV4 so if the current models are considered the best made, taking in my track record with mine, I totally approve of getting a new one. Never really had any problems with mine until I hit 150K miles.
2020 RAV4 Hybrid XSE ...2 yrs old with 132,000 miles... still gets 40mpg love it!
Good lord, whats it at now?
OMG
I got rear-ended last April totaled at 277000.
So I bought a new one...June same XSE
This is the best informative channel ever from a toyota mechanic 🤙🏼
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There’s no way to come to an AMD video and don’t tap on like as the first thing!! 👍🏼👍🏼👏🏼
Thank you!
I fully agree. He can take a very difficult subject and make it sound so simple. Love his presentation style. It feels like he is talking to his children. May God richly bless you.
Totally agree with that. First thing I do is like. I already know it’s going to top notch.
To be honest, the fewer problems one might face when buying a second hand first year 5th gen Rav 4, are not a big deal or they have easy solutions, the car is pretty good where it truly matters.
We bought a 2021 RAV4 combustion only, XLE. The jury is still out on this and frankly, we didn't do a whole lot of research because we were running on Toyotas history of building quality. I'm a bit reluctant to say we did the right thing and I fear the good years are behind us. Entirely too many moving parts with too many new technologies. Moreover, I've essentially been removed from doing any repairs or maintenance of my own, including trans flush. It's all so complicated.
It is by far the most comfortable ride I own with a few handy features. Many features are absolutely maddening like radar cruise and lane maintenance.
To do it over, I'd buy the cheapest trim packages with the least amount of tech.
To redo that redo, I'm pretty sure I'm only going to buy models in the 2006-2012 range. To me, the glory years for Toyota.
You are a great communicator. You explain things at a simply level, for all of us to understand. Maybe instead of talking to the viewer in the exact same position all the time, maybe point to the problem or show the viewer the problem. Great work.
My RAV4 HSD 2016 was one of the first sold here in Slovakia and works flawlessly up to this day. Zero issues and I am very, very satisfied with the vehicle (inspite of a few design/ergonomic choices). Currently waiting for a new ordered RAV4 HSD 2021 which should be ready in May/June - great to hear all potential sources of problems. Just it case. Overall I really like the vehicle, that is also the reason why I didn't consider other SUV when ordering a new car :) As for the video - as usual, informative, honest, great!
This dude really knows what he talks about. Thanks for the great content 👍
Finally an explanation on why my battery kept dying last winter. The dealership was clueless.
My battery has died 3 times! The dealer kept telling me it checks out fine. After watching this video, I told the dealer how to fix the problem.
Toyota Rav4 are the most expensive small suvs and should not have any problems. My Subaru Forester is not perfect even in top trim but it's less expensive and the few oddities are far less problematic and can be ignored. Subaru of America is pretty good about fixing their car problems even out of warranty J
@@jamesmatthews304 Some models of the Rav 4 are rated to tow up to 3,500 lbs.
The Subaru Forester is only rated to tow up to 1,500 lbs. (Please correct me if I'm wrong on this)
I'm not sure why this is the case (I'm still doing research) but to be honest, I'm considering holding off on buying a small SUV until they bring back the V6, as 3,500 lbs towing capacity is barely adequate for my needs.
Refreshing to see an actual industry expert and not some Google warrior faking knowledge. This seems like pretty solid information.
I have a 2021 XLE Hybrid with 8100 miles. So far, ZERO issues. Will update.
Can confirm that direct injection engines are far louder than older port injection units. They’re also much more thermally efficient, so more powerful and better on fuel.
Hi George. The D4S engines are very loud, but it’s not reason for concern as that’s their normal noise because of the direct injectors and high pressure pump. The A25A does have a high thermal efficiency that’s why it’s efficient and powerful for its size
Your biggest concern is the HV cable to the rear motor corroding depending on where you live. Just google cablegate.
This really helped me feel better about the issues that made me hesitant about buying it. I really appreciate it!
My wife’s 2020 XSE had 2 issues, both have been resolved after about a year of ownership. 1. If I left it parked for a couple days it would not start. I even had to buy a portable jump stater cuz it kept happening. After a couple trips to the dealer with them saying everything checked out fine and how it’s meant to be driven everyday, Finally the dealer called it in and found out there was a firmware update. Hasn’t happen since the update. 2. The gas tank would not accept more than 9 gallons when empty. Finally after about 10 months they fixed it by replacing the entire tank. After a quick internet search I found that They knew about this issue when they sold it to me and didn’t disclose it. Otherwise the RAV has been excellent for us, but it’s disappointed to have so many issues on a Toyota since My 08 4Runner has been bulletproof.
I bought a low mileage ex-rental 2020 RAV-4 and had the same electrical issue. When I bought the car I was very surprised to note that Avis had installed a brand new battery in a car with just over 20k miles on the clock. After a few times jumping the dead battery I brought it to Toyota. It took over 6 hours for them to update the firmware under warranty and to do an oil and filter change (regular scheduled maintenance). 15k miles later now - no problems at all.
Excellent review but it failed to touch on other specific issues current owners are experiencing. I bought a new 2019 RAV4 with 55 miles on it with no issues until Feb 2022. I had my headliner replaced due to a sunroof drainage/mold issue. Good thing it was under warranty - issue fixed after the car spent 4 days at Toyota dealer. Just recently (March 2022) the right side passenger door started collecting rain water - so much water that you can hear it slushing inside the door when stopping and accelerating. Found out the door's drain holes will eventually clog and need to be serviced. Also, the roof rack clips are lined with a cheap thin gasket and water will start leaking inside the car causing a mold build-up in the headliner. The fuel pump was replaced due to a recall soon after. I'm mentioning all this because the car only has 9,000 miles. This shouldn't happen to a 3 year old car. Toyota needs come clean and possibly extend the owner's warranty at no additional charge. Thanks for the video!
Same issues for my 2019
As you know we have a 2019 RAV4 hybrid and we had the fuel tank problem! We had an early model and lived with it for almost a year was quite annoying problem but Toyota stood behind their product! Big thumbs up Toyota car care nut! I appreciate you!!
I just had the gas tank replaced on my 2020 Rav4 XSE Hybrid, nice to have a full tank of gas finally. Oh I'm the guy that doesn't notice the mirrors moving... great video!
I have the 2019 RAV4 Limited. To date I have had the following done - clutch assembly replaced (warranty), fuel pump replacement (recall) and replaced both roof rack bars as it was leaking when it rained. Also replaced the entire headliner because of the water marks. While I’m not happy with the three problems, I do love the vehicle and Toyota was very helpful. I had a 2016 RAV4 which my mother still has today and not one issue.
2019 was one of the years to avoid for the rav4, apparently lots of people had issues with that model year.
The Car Care Nut is simply the best. Any and all toyota questions, I come to this channel and about 95% of the time they're answered in great detail. Thank you so much good sir!
Had the gas tank issue - Toyota came out with the fix (or I was notified) late December 2020, it went in for four hours, came back flawless. I still "complain" that you have to drive like a grandmother in perfect conditions to hit the advertised MPG (by the way, thank you for responding to my last message and confirming this for me), but otherwise, LOVE the car, and now that you told me how to fix the memory seat thing, even better, I am about to go to the car and try the fix now! Keep the videos coming, they are fantastic!
You’re the best my friend. We have a 2023 RAV4 2.5L.
The wife loves the car but told me it’s loud. It all makes sense now. The noise is only present under heavy acceleration.
Thx again
I have a 2019 rav 4 17 k miles not one problem love this SUV
2020 XLE premium owner here. I can confirm there are many problems with the first two model years for sure. Mine was one of the 40k car that got the engine replaced. It smells like leaking coolant at running temperature. The lane keep assist has jerked the car halfway in another lane of traffic twice in 12k miles. The power lift gate is sometimes not functional in very cold weather. The car simply has no heat under 20°F. And the worst is the car’s steering wheel pull randomly to the left or right upon start up and can only be disabled by restarting the car or turning on/off lane keep assist. Not too impressed for $36k so far.
I’m going thru the same problem as well,
My engine keeps overheating
Fluids are topped off...
Is this the gas only model or the hybrid?
Update my water pump gave out on me at 23k but was covered thru warranty ,
I guess the mechanical electric connector gave out
@@NickMcC They never say. I’ll just assume it’s the hybrids with the problems.
This is by very far, THE MOST INFORMATIVE Toyota RAV4 video. It gave me a lot of confidence to make a good decision.
Almost 400k subs. You deserve every one of them. Thanks for what you do
I am watching this video in August 2024 because I am looking at buying a 2021 Rav 4. Knowing where you are with your shop today is amazing. Thanks AMD.
YOUR talking about HYBRID having problem or recall but NOT the GAS RAV4 LOVE my 2021 XLE Premium ❤️🙌
I have the gas tank issue with my 2019 Rav4 Hybrid, it seems to get worse in the winter. I just received a recall notice for the gas tank yesterday. Outside of the gas tank issue, I love the vehicle. I track every tank of fuel. In the summer on summer fuel, I get 42mpg to 45mpg. In the winter it drops to about 39mpg.
I got that as well , it’s not a recall read it carefully. My 2020 hybrid has the fuel tank problem and I have 8 years or 100,000 miles to get it to Toyota.
@@davidclements9025 You are correct it isn't technically a recall, it basically says, if you can live with it fine, if not it is up to the consumer to bring it in. Which for me I will be making my appointment after my next fill up. When I bought the vehicle it had a range of over 580miles, now it sits at about 400.
As an owner of the 2019 Rav 4 Limited, I had a couple of issues when I first purchased it. Shifting was messed up and seat features didn’t work and they reprogrammed the transmission, fix the seat issue and rear hatch were corrected. No more problems with the exception of the noises from the engine. From what I recall the issue is the high pressure fuel pump and injectors. It fine now that I know it’s not likely to blow up. Love my Rav 4 and my 2017 Lexus RX 350. I have owned many Toyota products over the years. 1994 Toyota Camry 300k (sold), 2001 Lexus RX 300 286k (sold), 2008 Lexus RX 350 (65K) destroyed in an accident no serious injuries. Time will tell how the 2019 Rav 4 holds up. Thanks for this video.
Any update on your rav4? Still liking it?
@@khlfff2 Like it a lot! Replaced the OEM Yokohama tires and that alone reduced much of the road noise. Got 32k miles on the odometer and it runs great fuel economy is 34+ mpg averaged since new!
Wow..this makes me look forward to my Rav4 Adventure even more!
Excellent channel. Yes, I would never buy the first year of a new generation of any make or model. I would certainly give it time for the company to work out the problems first as minor as they may be.
I really like how aggressive Toyota is on finding defects and immediately fixing them on the production line and then their follow through with the existing customers. Good for them.
Defect check shd be done pre-prod. Door dont lock when driving..what a crap.
Any product made by man can or will fail at some point. However, my friend, take a very deep breath and assure yourself that Toyota has a multitude of “whizz kids” who’ve were and are hired to anticipate and fix problems. If you still can’t calm yourself, you might try attending church more regularly. Dave in Phoenix Arizona
It took years and so many people dead before they admited the acceleration problem. And thats not the only problem they have over the years, corrosion and broken frames , sludge because the poor design in the cylinder heads, turbo engines that only lasted one year. They expend too much money advertising the fake quality trying to brain wash people, i havent seen a single camry that doent burn a quart of oil every thousand miles or less, there is no recall for tath after numeruos lawsuits they agree to check it but they didnt fix it.
This 180 degrees from my experience with buying a new '19 Rav4 AWD LE.
Within the first few days of ownership I noticed shifting issues at low speed when coasting then trying to re-accelerate. The transmission would hesitate then jerk into gear, also jerking occupants. When coming to stop the transmission would also clunk. I took it to the dealership and reproduced the problem. They compared it to other vehicles on the lot that seemed to exhibit the same problem. The dealership wanted to say that there was nothing wrong with it because the other vehicles were the same, but after contacting Toyota customer care they sent a Toyota specialist to the dealership to collect data. They observed the shifting problem and even showed in their data collection what was happening when the issue manifested. In spite of that they insisted that there was nothing wrong with the vehicle. It was a big lie. They effectively gaslit me.
The service manager at the dealership treated me like crap and Toyota Care refused to do anything about it. 8 months later I found out that Toyota had quietly released in ECM firmware update that was a work around hack to avoid triggering the underlying issue that caused the hesitation and jerking into gear.
When I took it back to the dealership to get the patch applied they forced me to reproduce the problem yet again in spite of having service records and the Toyota specialist out for my vehicle already.
Toyota, like other manufacturers, will do nothing unless they're forced to because of potential loss of revenue. They don't care about their customers, they care that people think they care about their customers.
The '19 is 4th rav4 and I currently own a Corolla along with the '19 Rav. So I'm not a Toyota hater, but truth is that customer satisfaction is third or fourth on their list of priorities.
@@chris2790 your dealership tried screwing you over just like so many others do every day.
Just bought a 2019 Limited hybrid - it's a great vehicle, and I pick it up at the end of the month.
Thank you for describing the mirror issue - my May 2019 delivery date car has the issue.
And the gasoline tank issue...
At least Toyota already has a program to fix it (W46).
The tank was at 3/8 full and the nozzle clicked off after 24 litres - in a 55 litre tank.
At least Toyota has a warranty for this issue for eight years.
I do not own any Toyota vehicles but if I did I would be at peace listening to the candid reviews that you put out on the You-Tube channel. All vehicles have some issues more or less and how they are cared for by a manufacturer makes or brakes the customer confidence. Good report for all that you mentioned here, cheers.
Exactly
I really appreciate your honesty
This man is a true gentleman educating us and has such helpful videos . My Prius runs great thanks to his recommendations! Bless you
We bought a brand new 2021 Rav4 XLE and the mirror does vibrate like you mentioned. Glad to hear there is a fix!!
I just bought a 2021 XLE PREMIUM. I like so far still getting used to it. I had 2013 Chevy Cruze LTZ for 8 yrs so my RAV4 is a major upgrade lol
I ordered a 2021 XLE Premium, but still waiting for it. It’s suppose to arrive in July. What color did you get?
@@kaleimaile I got Blueprint! Mine was just XLE though😁
@@afrprincess07 , congrats! How is it running?
@@kaleimaile thanks! I actually had to order it. Supposed to be picking up this week. I’ll update you🙂
@@afrprincess07 , how long has it been to get to you? I ordered mine in April.
Thanks for the honest talk. I wanted to buy a 2020 RAV4, but it was too noisy. You explained why, now I understand. I just wish more sound insulation. I drove my 2004 RAV4 for 16 years and loved it but it was noisy more noise from a new one was no good. So I bought 2020 Forester. It is good but I miss Toyota.
I owned a Lexus GS460 and now a Lexus GS450h. Both v8 and v6 engine have D4S (direct port and fuel injection) but are very quiet engines compared to the new ones in the Camry and RAV4. So I disagree that injection causes noisy engines.I also have a RX450h without direct injection and it’s not quieter than my GS450h.
I bought my wife a 2021 RAV4 Limited and she loves it. It's a great car.
Just bought a new 2021 rav this is my 4th rav never any problems.
Absolute gold !, picking up 2021 Black-edition Rav4 in a few weeks so this is great knowledge, cheers !. I subbed
Keep up the good work.
Honest, precise, and comprehensive, you are a pleasure to listen to.
I bought a new RAV4 Excel AWD in September 2019. I'm in the UK and models here seem to vary a little compared to American models. I haven't had any of the problems mentioned, except if you only put a small amount of fuel in the tank it doesn't register on the guage. It's ok however after the next big fill. I like the car, it's an easy drive but there's a fair bit to learn if you use all the features.
I bought a Rav 4 LE AWD 2019 last year had no problems so far one recall the dealer told me for the fuel pump. Purchase with 27,000 miles now I have 44000 mileage.
Very informative. My wife and I bought our first Toyota RAV4 Hybrid XSE and love it!!
I have a 2019 LE front wheel drive basic Rav4, love it with no problems (not one) it gets 35mpg and love it. I might get a hybrid Rav4 in 2 years or another LE, my only problem is the dealership sucks just like every other GM, Honda and Dodge dealership I've dealt with over the last 45 yrs of driving. 🚘
I just purchased a blizzard white 21 rav 4 xse hybrid, the rav 4 drives just as smoothly as my 2019 E63s Amg if not better, good job to the Toyota Cambridge plant for the quality build. I was worried the quality wouldn't be the same as a Lexus NX built in Japan, its just as good, fit and finish is well done. 👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼
Yep, that’s where my 2010 RX was built and it still looks and drives new to this day!
Andy Melo, The new NX will be built in the same plant.
Thank you for letting me know. I’m gonna have my dealer check out these issues to make sure I have all the latest updated materials on my car thank you for letting me know.
That's why I always buy a car model, which was in production for several years. You may be getting previous generation tech, but definitely more reliable car for life
Yeah I'm happy with my 18 rav
I just got a rav4 LE , I'm doing all the upgrades my self I'm happy with the rav4 got it with 11 miles .
More Rav4 Prime in future vids please. Great informative vids AMD. No one can accuse you of bias when you lay all the problems out as you do. Keep up the excellent work.
Thanks again my friend . ...my dealership hadn't had any complaints and hadn't seen a service bulletin on shaking side mirrors....mine flap like a bird in flight on the highway ( slight exaggeration . .lol) Anyway , a guy at the dealership found the repair code service bulletin and they are doing it for me at my next oil change .
Had one of these as a rental and everything was good up to about 75 mph. At 80 and above we could feel it kind of rise up on its suspension whereupon it became very tippy-feeling and moved around a LOT with crosswinds. Not a relaxing experience at all. Passing semis was not fun at all.
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I drive a 2012 Prius plug-in currently. It has 245,000 miles on it, and runs perfectly. When it finally does quit running I’m going to get another Prius or a RAV4 hybrid. So I very much appreciate your helpful videos! Also appreciate your pretty positive tone and attitude. So thank you!
I just purchased a certified pre-owned 2020 RAV4 XLE premium. The under-the-hood information you've provided in this video is invaluable insight. Thanks, AMD!
Many of these issues relate to 2019 and 2020. We bought 2021 and have 2k miles on it and have no issues so far. My wife loves it. I always try not to buy the first year of a redesign, I wait until year 3 at least then many of problems solved. And that is why I am going to soon replace my 2007 4runner with a 2021 which has had few changes in years and are very reliable.
How many miles are on your 4Runner?
@@rightlanehog3151 230k
@@GoBearstyJpyn Only 230,000 miles and you are rushing to trade it in? ;-)
@@rightlanehog3151 Well I agree but I just retired and was considering new 4runner as retirement gift to myself. Although I love having old dependable vehicle I can dog around and not be real worried about a small scratch. Will see, may keep it as an getting around car.
@@GoBearstyJpyn Happy retirement! Isn't it nice to have the option of keeping a high mileage car that has not become a money-pit? With the RAV4 and the 4Runner you have the best of both worlds. If you have the space to park it, adding a new 4Runner to the stable sounds like a solid plan to me.
Not too many issues with the Rav4 Prime so far. Mine was built in August 2020, and should technically be a part of those faulty bolts, but still works great 12K miles in.
wait until 50-70K miles. Engine coolant bypass valve will be going out. Cost of repair 900$. Start saving from now
@@vi0lat0r84 good thing for warranties.
To be fair, every vehicle should still be running strong at 12k miles lol
I bought a TOYOTA RAV4 2021 LE and So far 3 months I ALREADY TOOK IT TO LAS VEGAS AND SF AND NO ISSUES I’M IN LOVE WITH IT MY LITTLE FAMILY IS CUMFY .
From where?
Ordered my 2021 RAV4 XLE Premium today! This video was very helpful to understand how everything works as I’m not very vehicle savvy. Thank you! 🙂
Very informative, I guest many people do not realise car manufacturers do have design and manufacturing problems. Most manufacturers do not like publicly revealing them. It is good to know Toyota honours its guarantee and customer obligations.
Dont tell Scotty, Scotty can't know.
Lol
Great movie
@@nvkulkare you retarded? No one's talking about a movie.
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Who is that?
Thank you for taking the time and offering your assistance, as well as for your experience and integrity.
I couldn't help myself writing a comment as this video was damn great. I'm considering between RAV 4 and CR-V at the moment (favouring RAV4 more though) and this video really helped me understanding RAV4 better.
Not happy with a 2020 RAV4 already paid a bill to clean a plugged ac. The problem the environment bugs and dirt I guess not their responsibility good luck if you by one
@@isabelspeers808 odd u sure it was plugged no scam mechanic
We need more honest master mechanic like you dear Sir, respect ! ( love your "10-15-200-300 000 miles" expressions, lol )
Thanks for all of the information. I’m finally trading my 2008 V6 RAV4 with 250,000 miles and I want a newer one. My car still runs great but I want more modern technology.
I love watching your videos. Even for cars I don't even own. Lol. But I do have 2 toyotas. 2015 prius and 2018 camry
I bought a 93 pickup that had the gasket problem on the 3vze from a coworker in 06 with 30k original miles on it. I started driving it everyday and sure enough, head gasket blew. Took it to Toyota dealer and they said it was past 10 years since recall so it wasn’t eligible anymore
So we’re you expecting Toyota to replace the engine on a 18 year old pickup?
@@jerryg7565 considering it had about 45k original miles.... yes, absolutely. Most manufacturers have a 10 year “OR” 100k warranty on power train. I should’ve taken them to court I’d probably would’ve won. Such a short sighted comment lol
13:05 Just had a software update to my 2019 Rav4 Hybrid's car computer to fix the issue...IT DOES!
My wife just bought a RAV4 last month, so I want to learn as much about them as I can.
Got a brand new 2021 hybrid XSE. So far so good. Really enjoy driving it. Quiet n smooth as butter lol. Anways, thank you for this thorough technical reviews. Love your channel.
Thanks and great information as always! It's almost like this video was made just for me!
Was waiting for this review! You’re awesome! Currently have ‘19 rav4 hybrid limited . Had the gas tank replaced, roof leak fixed and battery fixed. AS I LIKE TO CALL IT ... The TRI-FECTA. Aside from that, love my Rav4
Sounds like you got the unlimited lemon edition... 🤣🍋
Haha, ya not fun at any price, but certainly and unquestionably the opposite of good at $35,000+
Edit to add: 2021 hybrid RAV4 owned here. Fuel tank issue from day one
@@NinerK you get what you get and you don't get upset
My roof rack leaks as well on my 19 rav4 adventure. Super frustrating 😤
@@courtneymcculley5824 the worst !
I have a 2016RAV4 AWD Limited E., no problems, just noisy and bumpy, cheap sound system. I still have my 2000 Camry XLE, way more smooth driving and better sounds.Thank you, learned a lot from your videos.
how many mileage now on the odometer with your Rav4?
Not sure if Toyota hates or likes you! let me say, you are a source of info like no other. I have graduated to Toyota after having more troublesome older vehicles. I have 15yo corolla & 14yo yaris, both lovely to drive reliable cars (when properly maintained with reg oil changes). Recently my corolla fuel gauge showed nil (corrected itself after a week). nearly paid $300 for new fuel tank sender. As one technically inclined but no longer a under bonnet “fiddler”, love your open honesty about new car issues. Toyota should thank you - the average service centre will hide such issues from their customers. With so much software control of fancy features these days, there is potential galore for idiosyncrasies. Toyota uses customer base as testing ground! Nothing wrong with that. Having your channel makes me want to stick with Toyota when i upgrade (which i do fairly infrequently in the interest of economy).
I have a 2019 Toyota rav 4 adventure I love it and have had no problems