2016 Toyota RAV4 Reliability ReportKeepScore 88/100 · top failure points · buy or avoid
Quick Facts · 2016 Toyota RAV4
- Scores 4 points below the strongest nearby year — the 2017 Toyota RAV4 earns a 92.
- The system most likely to surface first: infotainment system (minor severity).
- Has 3 NHTSA recalls on record — the most notable involves the service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip.
2016 Toyota RAV4: Buy or Avoid?
The 2016 Toyota RAV4 stands as a testament to Toyota's commitment to durability and low ownership costs, making it one of the safest used compact SUVs you can buy. While not without minor annoyances typical of its age, its core mechanicals are exceptionally robust and designed for the long haul. This is a smart, confident purchase for those prioritizing peace of mind and minimal repair surprises.
Biggest Strengths
- Extremely reliable powertrain (engine and transmission)
- Excellent resale value and low depreciation
- Widely available parts and easy to service
2016 Toyota RAV4 — Known Trouble Spots
The systems that break first on the 2016 Toyota RAV4. Mileage windows, repair costs, and fix-before-you-buy notes are in the full report.
Safety Recalls on the 2016 Toyota RAV4
3 recalls on record from NHTSA. Check your VIN atnhtsa.gov to see if the repair was performed.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2016 Toyota RAV4 vehicles manufactured October 30, 2015, to February 3, 2016, 2016 Lexus RX350 vehicles manufactured October 26, 2015, to February 8, 2016, and 2016 Lexus ES350 vehicles manufactured September 1, 2015, to February 29, 2016. These vehicles are equipped with an ABS actuator that may have a damaged O-ring which could result in improper brake fluid pressure control during ABS, Traction Control, or Stability Control activation. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."
TIRES
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2016 Toyota Yaris, Rav4, Land Cruiser and 4Runner vehicles, and Scion FR-S, iM, and TC vehicles manufactured January 28, 2016, to March 14, 2016. The Load Carrying Capacity Modification Label may not reflect the correct added weight of the installed accessories. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims for Passenger Cars."
What breaks on the 2016 Toyota RAV4?
Full reliability breakdown — engine, transmission, rust, electrical. With repair costs and mileage danger zones.
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