The 2018 Toyota RAV4 has a elevated safety risk profile with 1 recall campaigns and 327 NHTSA complaints. Before buying, verify that all recalls have been completed. It's free at any dealer.

Recalls

327

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

23V7340002023-01-11

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2013-2018 RAV4 vehicles. Certain replacement 12-volt batteries may not fit properly in the battery tray, allowing the battery to move and contact the hold-down bracket, possibly causing a short circuit.

A battery short circuit increases the risk of a fire.

View at NHTSA

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Across 1 model years, 327 owners have filed complaints about the 2018 Toyota RAV4. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM issues top the list, so ask the seller about this area specifically during your inspection.

01Electrical System84

02Unknown Or Other47

03Exterior Lighting17

04Visibility/wiper13

05Service Brakes13

327 total across 1 model years (2018–2018)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Toyota RAV4 Fuel Economy

24–32mpg combined

22-34city

28-30hwy

$2,100-$2,800/yr

Across 5 configurations, the 2018 Toyota RAV4 returns 24–32 MPG combined. Choose the thriftier option if you're commuting; the sportier setup if you're not counting gallons.

By Trim

RAV4 Hybrid AWD - Automatic (AV-S6)

32mpg

2.5L 4-cyl · All-Wheel Drive

34 city30 hwy~$2,100/yr7/10 Clean

RAV4 LE/XLE - Automatic (S6)

26mpg

2.5L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

23 city30 hwy~$2,600/yr5/10 Average

RAV4 - Automatic (S6)

25mpg

2.5L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

23 city29 hwy~$2,700/yr5/10 Average

RAV4 AWD - Automatic (S6)

25mpg

2.5L 4-cyl · All-Wheel Drive

22 city28 hwy~$2,700/yr5/10 Average

RAV4 Limited AWD/SE AWD - Automatic (S6)

24mpg

2.5L 4-cyl · All-Wheel Drive

22 city28 hwy~$2,800/yr5/10 Average

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2018 Toyota RAV4

34States

28%in top 3

12% of the market sits in California, though listings span 34 states. Expand your search and you'll find more options at better prices.

CACalifornia

3,30012%

TXTexas

2,72010%

FLFlorida

2,0227%

PAPennsylvania

1,4405%

DCWashington DC

1,2945%

NYNew York

1,1414%

MDMaryland

1,0294%

DEDelaware

1,0124%

ILIllinois

9803%

NCNorth Carolina

8853%

OROregon

8703%

GAGeorgia

8203%

WAWashington

7633%

NJNew Jersey

7543%

COColorado

7453%

AZArizona

6722%

MOMissouri

6682%

NHNew Hampshire

6572%

MAMassachusetts

6172%

MNMinnesota

5892%

TN448

RI445

MI392

IN377

OH351

UT349

OK327

NV308

WI285

AL258

KY230

VT224

ME157

VA143

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2018.

2018 Toyota RAV4 Buyer FAQ

What to know before you buy

Is the 2018 Toyota RAV4 a good car to buy?

Here's the short version on the 2018 Toyota RAV4. There are 1 recall to verify before purchase. Dig into the safety overview and pricing trends for recall-by-recall detail.

Are there recalls on the 2018 Toyota RAV4?

NHTSA shows 1 recall campaign for the 2018 Toyota RAV4. Before buying, verify all recalls are complete. The dealer must fix them at no charge. See the safety section for the full list.

What's the gas mileage of the 2018 Toyota RAV4?

You'll get between 24 and 32 MPG combined from the 2018 Toyota RAV4, depending on engine and drivetrain. That's a meaningful difference over time. The fuel economy table shows exactly which configs get what.

What are common problems with the 2018 Toyota RAV4?

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM problems top the list with 327 total complaints filed. Not every car is affected, but it's worth asking about and inspecting. Full details in the known issues section.