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Toyota RAV4 4WD

1996–2012 · 34 configurations

Lowest
21
Average
22
Best
24
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The Toyota RAV4 4WD has been tested by the EPA across 34 different configurations spanning model years 1996 through 2012. Over this period, the RAV4 4WD has achieved combined fuel economy ratings ranging from 21 MPG to 24 MPG, with an overall average of 22 MPG across all engine, transmission, and drivetrain combinations. Below you will find a comprehensive breakdown of every tested configuration, organized by model year. Click any row to view detailed specifications, emissions data, and annual fuel cost estimates for that specific vehicle.

All Configurations

Year Powertrain Annual Cost City Hwy Comb MPGCompare
2012
2.5L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$2,600212723MPG
2012
3.5L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spd • Regular
$2,700192622MPG
2011
2.5L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$2,600212723MPG
2011
3.5L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spd • Regular
$2,850192521MPG
2010
2.5L 4-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$2,500212724MPG
2010
3.5L 6-cyl All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spd • Regular
$2,850192621MPG
2009
3.5L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spd • Regular
$2,850192621MPG
2009
2.5L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$2,500212724MPG
2008
2.4L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$2,700202522MPG
2008
3.5L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spd • Regular
$2,850192621MPG
2007
2.4L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$2,700202522MPG
2007
3.5L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spd • Regular
$2,850192621MPG
2006
2.4L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$2,700202522MPG
2006
3.5L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spd • Regular
$2,850192621MPG
2005
2.4L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$2,700202422MPG
2005
2.4L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$2,850192521MPG
2004
2.4L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$2,700202422MPG
2004
2.4L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$2,850192521MPG
2003
2L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$2,700202522MPG
2003
2L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$2,700202522MPG
2002
2L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$2,700202522MPG
2002
2L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$2,700202522MPG
2001
2L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$2,700202522MPG
2001
2L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$2,700202522MPG
2000
2L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$2,850192421MPG
2000
2L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$2,850192321MPG
1999
2L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$2,850192421MPG
1999
2L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$2,850192321MPG
1998
2L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$2,850192421MPG
1998
2L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$2,850202421MPG
1997
2L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$2,850192421MPG
1997
2L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$2,850192421MPG
1996
2L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$2,850192421MPG
1996
2L 4-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$2,850192421MPG

Historical Efficiency

2012
23
2011
23
2010
24
2009
24
2008
22
2007
22
2006
22
2005
22
2004
22
2003
22
2002
22
2001
22
2000
21
1999
21
1998
21
1997
21
1996
21

Safety Rating History

NHTSA typically tests the base platform of a vehicle and does not test every specific trim level. This specific configuration (RAV4 4WD) has not been independently rated.

Complaint & Incident History

The data below represents all official consumer complaints reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the Toyota RAV4 4WD. Click on any year to drill down and read the unedited, raw problem narratives submitted directly by vehicle owners.

Fatal Crash History (FARS)

The Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) is a nationwide census providing NHTSA, Congress and the American public yearly data regarding fatal injuries suffered in motor vehicle traffic crashes. The data below represents historical totals for the Toyota Toyota RAV4 * grouping as reported by the NHTSA.

Total Fatal Crashes
1,407
Total Deaths
821

Incident Risk Profile

Rollover Rate
14.9%
Fire Occurrence
3.2%
Speeding Involved
11.2%
DUI Involved
13.2%
Primary Impact Zone

Breakdown of the initial point of impact across all fatal collisions involving this model.

79%
Front
14%
Side
8%
Rear

Year-by-Year Trend & Severity

2023
Fatal Crashes134
Fatalities
80
Deaths/Crash
0.60
2022
Fatal Crashes147
Fatalities
92
Deaths/Crash
0.63
2021
Fatal Crashes137
Fatalities
89
Deaths/Crash
0.65
2020
Fatal Crashes130
Fatalities
86
Deaths/Crash
0.66
2019
Fatal Crashes118
Fatalities
66
Deaths/Crash
0.56
2018
Fatal Crashes151
Fatalities
92
Deaths/Crash
0.61
2017
Fatal Crashes135
Fatalities
77
Deaths/Crash
0.57
2016
Fatal Crashes165
Fatalities
94
Deaths/Crash
0.57
2015
Fatal Crashes155
Fatalities
80
Deaths/Crash
0.52
2014
Fatal Crashes135
Fatalities
65
Deaths/Crash
0.48
Query NHTSA FARS Database

Platform Recall Intelligence

Most Recalled Components

Tip: Click any component bar to view detailed recall narratives.

Historical Severity Timeline

2012
1
2011
1
2010
1
2009
3
2007
3
2006
9
2005
3
2004
2
1998
5
1996
1
Critical
Moderate
Advisory