Should you buy the latest Toyota RAV4 2019-2021?

i hope i'm ok...i just bought a 2019 :\

Will you have a lot carbon problem if you short trips.

What a great review!

Can I take out the DCM and throw it in the garbage? Don't need that crap.


Found this:

I pulled the fuse on my DCM and never looked back. Unless you've got remote start or remote lock ability, it's pretty useless and just gathers information about you.

Sep 25, 2022 Which fuse and where is it located?

Sep 25, 2022 On my Corolla hybrid it is in the right fuse box under the hood. Right most row, in the middle. Labeled “DCM/Mayday.” 7.5 amp orange.

What about cable gate issue on the hybrid

What about cable gate? Rusting power delivery cable to rear motor?

So buy a 2021, & I’m pretty much good to go?

From your videos and others, I also learned that newer Toyotas made in the USA, have build quality issues with panel gaps, window seals, and poorly finished plastic body parts.

Just bought 2020 RAV4 XLE. Drove to Las Vegas, NV last week. Pretty good to drive and good MPG. I don't like 8-speeds transmission shifting. I think CVT Transmission would be a lots smoother.

I wish everyone was honest like you.

I am planning to buy a RAV4 hybrid. The question is, do I buy a 2024 where most of the problems have been ironed out, or do I risk buying the new 2025 model with possibly a slew of problems like the 2019?

Over a decade of experience ? I know of Toyota techs with 20 yrs that aren't as good as you !

We own a 2019 Rav4 hybrid. Local Toyota dealer fixed the gas tank isssue recently. Our biggest issue was corrosion along the main wiring harness which connects the main battery to the two electric motoŕs and gasoline motor. Splits in the orange colored protective coating caused error messages to appear and started to affect the functionality of the entire hybrid system. The local Toyota dealer indicated it would take some time to fix this problem as no wiring harnesses were available in Canada or the US. They said their hands were tied with respect to supply chain issues, and there wasn't much they could do. As this answer wasn't acceptable to us, I contacted Toyota Canada directly. Toyota Canada stepped up to the plate, and a replacement harness was delivered to and installed by the local dealer within a week. As they say, the "squeaky wheel usually gets the grease."

We love our Rav4 Hybrid, which replaceð our PriusV Hybrid and the Camry Hybrid before it.

Thank you!
As a figure of speech: Information is power!

What about the theft problem? I just learned of this, what is Toyota’s solution to this?

thanks, ive been looking for a video like this. what bout the exploding sunroofs? (although its not just specific to toyota)

Cheap af car, I mean cheap in quality. Its reliable bc it has nothing in it. Just an engine and 4 wheels and literally nothing else. Dont even get heated seats in the back, not even at their entry but exacutive trim level. Its fkn ridiculous, even my kia sportage from 2012 entry trim had that.

the 2019 is much louder than the 2018

Hi AMD, wondering these hi tech engine requires Dealer Reprogramming whenever the battery was disconnected for whatever reasons like replacement of battery ?

These engines have super small passageways that needs the thinner oil to flow into it

listening to your video make me much more aware what to beleive .I like toyota cars Japan are good in technologies. always like to learn each day

Watch out for leaking roof rack rail areas!

Planing to buy one second hand from dealership (up to 30k km) and now I am confused - don't want to have additional charge on connections and am sick and tired of being tracked everywhere, and when my personal details are stolen on line -bad luck! As a customer, don't want to have understandings for a mistakes - driving Hilux last 10 years and no problems what so ever - 260K km!
Will have to do some additional research for this problems though.
Cheers, always good to listen and watch your advices. Thumbs up for your presentations!🙂

In 2023, plugin hybrid has 306KS and max speed of 180km/h. 😂

I have a rav4 hybrid 2020, I am getting 31 mpg, even If i drive gently It doesnt increase. I am worried about it. Any clues of what is happening? Common problems of that matter?

All my life I wanted a brand new Rav4 Hybrid. I finally bought a brand new 2023 and I loved the hybrid, the ground clearance and the 4 wheel drive. I was so in love that I totally ignored the drastic design flaws. The roof is two inches too low. I am 5'10" and I bang my head every time I get in and out and what's even worse is the serious visibility flaws. When I look 30 degrees to the right the rear view mirror is directly in front of my face. If I want to look 30 degrees to the right I have to duck my head down to see underneath the rear view mirror. After four months of constantly banging my head and serious visibility problems I am now sorry that I ever bought a RAV4 at all. Plus I heard of a new class action law suit because the moon roof drains are short circuiting the air bags which it claims Toyota knew about but failed to fix which the customer must now pay to fix. I'm sorry I bought a RAV4.

Very strange why you did not cover:
Coolant valve issues
Engine pump issues
As these are the biggest issues I have heard about on RAV 4

Thanks for your info about this car, My question is about brake pads and rotors. During my last visit to the dealer, they were telling me that I need to change my 2021 rav4 brakes. So I really have to install from the dealer or I can do it some where else?

I hate all the obnoxious engine noises of my newer Toyotas. My 95 Camry runs like a Rolls Royce in comparison. That is one smooth, quiet V6. Also built like a tank.

Great sum up of problems & solutions. But what I was waiting for you skipped, for maybe you were not aware of. And it is Internal Toyota service notification T-TT-0630-20, which confirms rust problems with high voltage wire harness that connects to the MGR. I've read about it all over forums, people saying repair is costly, from 4000-8000 US$, and in most times Toyota authorized service is trying to avoid claiming warranty, as rust is involved. I am looking to buy RAV4 PHEV 2019 or 2020, but such a costly repair of rusty high voltage harness is a deal braker for me, especially as further prevention is not addressed.

Loved the look of this car, but all these issues makes me want to steer away from the ravs

As a technician myself, its nice to hear the common problems AND their solutions laid out in a honest fashion. No extra drama, Just the complaint, cause and correction. My wife and I switched to Toyota after years of major issues with our GM and Chrysler vehicles. Software and grounds seems better than a transmission in a silverado at 50k miles....
Great video bud!

I bought Rav4 Hybrid Excel Uk version 60000 miles no issues yet. but customer service at Toyota is bad.

My engine blew up in my 2021 Rav4. Had similar issues to the recall yet they refused to replace it.

My daughter in law has a 2020 and this model has a problem with the electrical system where the battery dies overnight. It has to do with the ECM software. There is a class lawsuit in Georgia regarding this issue since Toyota charges customers to update the software to fix this problem. I have not been able to find an alternative fix for this problem.

Too many HV cable corrosion issue on the Hybrids.

2003 Rav4 with standard tranny was my best vehicle. 9 years of just turn the key and go. In mine that is saying alot. Finally laid to rest because of rusting subframe.

I’m buying a pre owned 2019 Adventure (Trail) and when I tried to start the remote start on the key fob it doesn’t do anything. So they said it doesn’t have remote start. I’m wondering if it may and something needs to be reset. Do all the Adventure models start with the key remote? We are doing it the way you show in the video.

I think all these cars have issues with wireless phone charger they should do a recall

I'm convinced i want to get my first toyota and it will most likely be a rav4

I have rav4 xle 2021
My concern wash there is a positive crank pressure in valve cover it only 29k kilometers old . When i open the oil cap a lots of pressure 😅..
Aherm ..
But i think its normal? .
I have same issue with my toyota camry 2009 but runs good 🎉

I had 2 issues and the car didn't even hit 30 k, crap car

I have 2 issues at 30k miles already, crap car

Thank you for being the #1 source for accurate info on Toyota products!!!

I am owner of 2019 rav4 and it has "engine coolant bypass valve" problem. Occurs when warranty expires around 50-70K miles. Cost of repair around 900$. Hundreds of owners affected and toyota refuses to take accountability and issue a recall. Purchase something else

Can we purchase without this phone remote thing?

People just want to find a reason to complain. Toyotas are bulletproof and they have a reputation to protect. It might have taken them a while but they fixed it. As compared to some manufacturers who sweep issues under the rug and silence critics

Stay healthy and well Amd! Your loyal followers need you. You’re the best Toyota master technician I have ever seen.