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Toyota RAV4 Generations

Each Toyota RAV4 generation, representing the timeframe between each RAV4 redesign, is listed below. Use this list to see which is the most reliable and safest RAV4 generation based on iSeeCars' data-driven ratings.

Our methodology

In the market for a slightly used Toyota RAV4, but wondering if it offers the latest design enhancements? iSeeCars' team of automotive experts and data scientists compiled the most accurate and comprehensive history of the Toyota RAV4's redesign schedule, showing which model year an all-new "vehicle generation" debuted. When a vehicle is redesigned it benefits from the latest design and engineering enhancements, which impacts performance, fuel efficiency, safety, and reliability. iSeeCars' data shows that, on average, newer generations of a model are more powerful, fuel efficient, and reliable than older generations, but not all models follow this pattern. Use the information below to track changes in the Toyota RAV4 and its engine power, fuel efficiency, safety, and iSeeCars' Reliability Ratings across model years/generations. iSeeCars' objective and data-driven Reliability Rating is based on a rigorous analysis of over 312 million vehicles, to calculate each vehicle model's useful lifespan and its ability to last 200,000 miles or more.

The Toyota RAV4 is a compact suv last redesigned in 2019. The latest generation is powered by a 2.5L engine that makes 203 hp and delivers up to 35 mpg. A new Toyota RAV4 has a starting MSRP of $28,475, and used prices for this generation of Toyota RAV4 range from $19,975 to $41,519. This era of Toyota RAV4 earns an iSeeCars Generations Rating of 9.4, which takes both reliability and safety into consideration.

The previous Toyota RAV4 generation is a compact suv produced from 2013 to 2018. This generation is powered by a 2.5L engine that makes 176 hp and delivers up to 28 mpg. Used car pricing for this generation ranges from $9,999 to $26,664. This era of Toyota RAV4 earns an iSeeCars Generations Rating of 9.1.

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Toyota RAV4 Generations

In the market for a slightly used Toyota RAV4, but wondering if it offers the latest design enhancements? iSeeCars' team of automotive experts and data scientists compiled the most accurate and comprehensive history of the Toyota RAV4's redesign schedule, showing which model year an all-new "vehicle generation" debuted. When a vehicle is redesigned it benefits from the latest design and engineering enhancements, which impacts performance, fuel efficiency, safety, and reliability. iSeeCars' data shows that, on average, newer generations of a model are more powerful, fuel efficient, and reliable than older generations, but not all models follow this pattern. Use the information below to track changes in the Toyota RAV4 and its engine power, fuel efficiency, safety, and iSeeCars' Reliability Ratings across model years/generations. iSeeCars' objective and data-driven Reliability Rating is based on a rigorous analysis of over 312 million vehicles, to calculate each vehicle model's useful lifespan and its ability to last 200,000 miles or more.

The Toyota RAV4 is a compact suv last redesigned in 2019. The latest generation is powered by a 2.5L engine that makes 203 hp and delivers up to 35 mpg. A new Toyota RAV4 has a starting MSRP of $28,475, and used prices for this generation of Toyota RAV4 range from $19,975 to $41,519. This era of Toyota RAV4 earns an iSeeCars Generations Rating of 9.4, which takes both reliability and safety into consideration.

The previous Toyota RAV4 generation is a compact suv produced from 2013 to 2018. This generation is powered by a 2.5L engine that makes 176 hp and delivers up to 28 mpg. Used car pricing for this generation ranges from $9,999 to $26,664. This era of Toyota RAV4 earns an iSeeCars Generations Rating of 9.1.

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2019–2024 Toyota RAV4

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iSEECARS Generations Rating

iSeeCars Generations Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle generation lasts, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association.

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9.4 / 10
  • Reliability 8.8 / 10
  • Safety 10 / 10
Model Year Engine(s) Drivetype(s) Used Price MSRP (when new) Combined MPG range
2024 2.5L I4 203hp, 184ft. lbs. AWD, FWD $30,333–$41,519 $28,475–$38,380 30 mpg
2023 2.5L I4 203hp, 184ft. lbs. AWD, FWD $24,999–$36,981 $28,275–$37,980 28 mpg–30 mpg
2022 2.5L I4 203hp, 184ft. lbs. AWD, FWD $23,991–$34,993 $26,975–$36,915 28 mpg–30 mpg
2021 2.5L I4 203hp, 184ft. lbs. AWD, FWD $22,244–$32,499 $26,350–$36,280 28 mpg–30 mpg
2020 2.5L I4 203hp, 184ft. lbs. AWD, FWD $21,115–$32,498 $25,950–$35,880 27 mpg–30 mpg
2019 2.5L I4 203hp, 184ft. lbs. AWD, FWD $19,975–$30,997 $25,650–$35,050 28 mpg–30 mpg

2013–2018 Toyota RAV4

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iSEECARS Generations Rating

iSeeCars Generations Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle generation lasts, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association.

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9.1 / 10
  • Reliability 9.0 / 10
  • Safety 9.2 / 10
Model Year Engine(s) Drivetype(s) Used Price MSRP (when new) Combined MPG range
2018 2.5L I4 176hp, 172ft. lbs. AWD, FWD $16,487–$26,664 $24,660–$36,400 24 mpg–26 mpg
2017 2.5L I4 176hp, 172ft. lbs. AWD, FWD $14,900–$24,698 $24,410–$36,150 24 mpg–26 mpg
2016 2.5L I4 176hp, 172ft. lbs. AWD, FWD $13,680–$22,998 $24,350–$32,910 25 mpg–26 mpg
2015 2.5L I4 176hp, 172ft. lbs. AWD, FWD $11,994–$20,999 $23,680–$29,850 25 mpg–26 mpg
2014 2.5L I4 176hp, 172ft. lbs. AWD, FWD $10,993–$19,992 $23,550–$29,720 25 mpg–26 mpg
2013 2.5L I4 176hp, 172ft. lbs. AWD, FWD $9,999–$18,992 $23,300–$28,410 25 mpg–26 mpg

2006–2012 Toyota RAV4

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7.8 / 10
  • Reliability 8.6 / 10
  • Safety 7.0 / 10
Model Year Engine(s) Drivetype(s) Used Price MSRP (when new) Combined MPG range
2012 2.5L I4 179hp, 172ft. lbs.; 3.5L V6 269hp, 246ft. lbs. 4X4, FWD $7,936–$17,374 $22,650–$28,650 22 mpg–24 mpg
2011 2.5L I4 179hp, 172ft. lbs.; 3.5L V6 269hp, 246ft. lbs. 4X4, FWD $6,995–$14,997 $22,475–$28,785 21 mpg–24 mpg
2010 2.5L I4 179hp, 172ft. lbs.; 3.5L V6 269hp, 246ft. lbs. 4X4, FWD $6,899–$14,900 $21,675–$27,985 21 mpg–24 mpg
2009 2.5L I4 179hp, 172ft. lbs.; 3.5L V6 269hp, 246ft. lbs. 4X4, FWD $5,995–$13,915 $21,500–$27,810 21 mpg–24 mpg
2008 2.4L I4 166hp, 165ft. lbs.; 3.5L V6 269hp, 246ft. lbs. 4X4, FWD $5,541–$12,615 $21,100–$26,670 21 mpg–24 mpg
2007 2.4L I4 166hp, 165ft. lbs.; 3.5L V6 269hp, 246ft. lbs. 4WD, FWD $4,999–$11,998 $21,595–$27,165 21 mpg–23 mpg
2006 2.4L I4 166hp, 165ft. lbs.; 3.5L V6 269hp, 246ft. lbs. 4WD, FWD $4,717–$10,994 $20,945–$26,515 21 mpg–24 mpg

2001–2005 Toyota RAV4

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  • Reliability 8.4 / 10
  • Safety Not Available
Model Year Engine(s) Drivetype(s) Used Price MSRP (when new) Combined MPG range
2005 2.4L I4 161hp, 165ft. lbs. AWD, FWD $4,492–$10,806 $19,615–$21,015 21 mpg–23 mpg
2004 2.4L I4 161hp, 165ft. lbs. AWD, FWD $3,995–$9,996 $18,990–$20,390 21 mpg–23 mpg
2003 2.0L I4 148hp, 142ft. lbs. AWD, FWD $3,940–$10,996 $17,135–$18,535 22 mpg–24 mpg
2002 2.0L I4 148hp, 142ft. lbs. AWD, FWD $3,487–$9,706 $17,035–$18,435 22 mpg–24 mpg
2001 2.0L I4 148hp, 142ft. lbs. AWD, FWD $3,324–$8,404 $16,845–$18,245 22 mpg–24 mpg

1996–2000 Toyota RAV4

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  • Reliability 8.6 / 10
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Model Year Engine(s) Drivetype(s) Used Price MSRP (when new) Combined MPG range
2000 2.0L I4 127hp, 125ft. lbs. AWD, FWD $2,803–$9,905 $17,368–$21,177 21 mpg–23 mpg
1999 2.0L I4 127hp, 132ft. lbs. AWD, FWD $2,567–$10,416 $16,098–$20,397 21 mpg–23 mpg
1998 2.0L I4 127hp, 132ft. lbs. AWD, FWD $1,745–$9,962 $15,858–$19,015 21 mpg–23 mpg
1997 2.0L I4 120hp, 125ft. lbs. AWD, FWD $2,970–$7,315 $15,538–$17,638 21 mpg–23 mpg
1996 2.0L I4 120hp AWD, FWD $1,200–$6,397 $15,368–$17,468 21 mpg–24 mpg

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Our methodology

iSeeCars Generations Rating is calculated based on the latest research from our data science team.

The iSeeCars Generations Rating is an analysis of two factors: reliability and safety. It is calculated for each model generation based on the analysis of over 312 million cars using a proprietary mathematical model that estimated the probability that each vehicle would survive to various mileage thresholds. This survival model was used to calculate the average lifespan of each vehicle generation, which forms the basis of the reliability score. The safety score is based on NHTSA safety ratings.

Vehicles are scored in two categories:

Reliability

The reliability score represents an analysis of iSeeCars' proprietary research on the longest-lasting vehicles.

Safety

The safety score is calculated based on the last five years of crash test ratings from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and incorporates the latest Top Safety Pick information from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).