I am wanting a new generation Rav4. Did they iron out the problems from 2019 to 2020? I am concerned with reliability, I understand the vehicle just came out. Would you recommend it to a friend? Thank you.
2020 Rav4 reliability improvements
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How is anyone here going to accurately assess the long-term reliability of a brand new model? It takes years for that information to shake out. The 2019 was released late in the model year cycle. One day they flipped a switch in the factory and the 2019s were now 2020s. As far as "did they fix anything in the 2020 that was wrong in the 2019", I don't think we even know that for sure except the 2020 supposedly has Android Auto. It may still have the refueling issue.
Yes I would definitely recommend it to a friend but I would explain the fueling issue in case that matters to them.
Yes I would definitely recommend it to a friend but I would explain the fueling issue in case that matters to them.
The HV refueling and range issue hasn't been fixed on 2020 HVs since there are many 2020 owners reporting the same problem. The transmission problem on gas models was fixed by TSB for those owners that had the problem, but not all have it, mine and many others have never had any hint of the low speed shift behavior. There's also a TSB for the rear driveline disconnect on Adventure/Trail and Limited models that fixed the problem, see the 4.5 TSB forum.
2019 XLE Premium AWD (gas) owner here. 2500 miles and purchased a couple months ago. Fitment fine. No rattles or creaks. Transmission has performed flawlessly since purchase. Some hybrid owners still reporting fueling issues on 2020s.
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I hasve 2019 Rav4 for 5100 miles and the cold weather has brought out a few rattles in the interior rear. I took it in for the 5k maintenance and they said they use a felt tape to solve rattles but they didn't fix my rattles. Tech said there is a lot of panels back there to rattle. I told him I will try to narrow it down. I think it is the rear interior panel that goes across the car.
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Probably the best statistics on the reliability of the new rav4 are compiled by Consumer Reports. For the 2019 model year (the first year of the redesign/gen 5) the overall reliability has slipped a couple notches to “average” from “much better than average” over the previous 6 years. The three areas that have dipped and therefore contributed to this lower reliability rating include “transmission minor” (e.g. 8-speed Low-speed lurching issue), “body integrity” (e.g. rattles), and “in-car electronics” (e.g. Entune 3.0). From most anecdotal accounts (including my own personal experience) Toyota has solved the transmission issue with the TSB release in August, while the verdict is still out on the resolution of the other two issues. One would expect Toyota to make progress on fixing the open issues as customers report the specific problems to the dealers. The Rav4 is too big of a revenue and profit contributor to Toyota’s bottom line for them not to improve the product to the reliability standard it’s customers have been accustomed to.
“reliability improvements” that’s too wide a question. You could narrow it down to the model you want. Some 2019 gas models had transmission ‘lurches’ and reports of ‘loud’ engines. Some Adventure/Limited models had drive line issues. The Hybrids had gas tank problems. Also the 1st year of a brand new design always has some issues that are normally fixed for the next year.
I waited for the 2020 XLE AWD and can report that is no ‘lurching’ and they added a noise insulation under the hood. There are no rattling mirrors or and other noises. I have tried every function/switch and everything works as specified.
I bought because of the brand reliability, and the RAV4 specifically because of the ‘non-turbo’ engine, the ‘non CVT’ transmission and the great fuel economy. Also, did you ever see any Mazda CX5 or similar in the vehicle pool in the Middle-East conflict? No, they all drive Toyotas!
My recommendation to you, my friend, is ….go for it!
You can also do your own research at https://www.carcomplaints.com/Toyota/RAV4/2019/
My thoughts exactly Axel. I want a non turbo and non CVT SUV. The model I am looking at is the AWD XLE or XLE premium. I didn't want the first model year after a redesign. Another point you touched on is the competition, AKA the CX-5. It's also a pretty reliable car in some configurations. I just wanted some first hand knowledge on the new RAV. Thank you for the response.
https://www.rav4world.com/threads/1-year-review-and-2-rav4-later.302942/#post-2747751
Check the above thread. Contact board member Sunken for more info.
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Thanks about the thread. I posted my temp fix. Maybe it will help someone.
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What did you do for the JBL system to make it sound better?
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1. Hot glued a clear suction cup over the A-pillar tweeter.
2. Placed half of a Swiffer pad on the dashtop mids (under the grille).
3. Set Treble to about -3, Mid at 0, and Bass at +2
There's a bit too much bass right now but the level is needed to help the mid's lower end.
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