[DragLongJumping8817]

Deposited $2000 non-refundable on a fully loaded 2022 RAV4 XSE hybrid (OTD $45K) to be delivered late October.
Recently, I read about the cable corrosion issue and also about the temporary fix Toyota did for 2022 models.

Some articles/reviewers says the issue is going to recur after the fix. (I live in NE)
I feel that the gas savings** we save on Rav4 hybrid is not worth for the recurring repairs.

1. Should I move to 2022 Rav4 Limited/XLE premium gas instead? I have flexibility to move my deposit to any vehicle. The only reason I got XSE is for its two-tone (which eventually had hybrid).

2. Highlanders Hybrids never had this issue? I have seen articles saying highlander hybrid as one of the long lasting car in the market. Which are the longest-lasting cars on the market?

3. Why highlander gas models are not in the above longest lasting cars list?

This is going to be my first car and I want to keep this car forever.


** - averaging $4 per gallon and considering combined mpg
150K miles comes around $21K for hybrid and $15K for gas
Minimum savings of $6-10K from hybrid directly goes to cable corrosion repair

 

[DragLongJumping8817]

I don't know much about the Highlander Hybrid and whether it has the same issue with the high voltage cable but the Highlander ICE is reliable according to a close family member who has one. You could also look at the Lexus Hybrids (UXh or NXh) as I believe they do not have this issue as the design is a bit different. You could also look at the Venza which is a hybrid and no cable issues. Its unfortunate you say that your deposit is non-refundable as up here in Canada dealers are not allowed to do that given the current legislation, particularly when you have no guarantee when delivery will be.

Highlander ICE mpg is a concern for me.
some YT reviewers saying that Venza has same hybrid design has Rav4.