What's Wrong with the 4th Generation (2016–2018) RAV4 Hybrid?

RAV4 Hybrid owners have made 20 complaints about the 2016–2018 model years. Using our PainRank™ system we've ranked it 38th out of 81 Toyota generations in overall reliability, with some interior and brakes concerns.

Compare With Other RAV4 Hybrid Generations

What Owners Complain About

Sometimes it helps just to tally up the complaints and see where the biggest stacks are. Use this information to learn about troublespots or to run for the hills.

Worst Issues

What Breaks the Most

Years to Avoid

4th Generation (2016–2018) RAV4 Hybrid Key Numbers

  1. 2 model years

    Grouping all models by their year can reveal some baddies.

  2. 20 complaints

    Running tally of owner grievances filed to CarComplaints.com.

  3. 38th in reliability

    Overall reliability rank out of 81 eligible generations.