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Used Toyota RAV4: the years to buy and the years to skip
Every Toyota RAV4 from 2010 to 2025, across 3 generations: what each year typically sells for (about $7,500 to $34,000), its crash rating, and whether it's a year to target or skip. The best bets are 2010–2018, 2022–2025. Look harder at or skip 2019–2021.
2019–2025 Toyota RAV4
A bigger, more rugged-looking compact SUV with four-cylinder, hybrid and plug-in Prime versions.
Years to target: 2022–2025. Look harder at or skip: 2019–2021. It has one of the most dependable records of any used car.
| Year | Typical price | Verdict | Crash rating | Typical miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $23,500 | Look harder | 5 of 5 | ~80,000 |
| 2020 | $25,500 | Look harder | 5 of 5 | ~70,000 |
| 2021 | $27,000 | Look harder | 5 of 5 | ~60,000 |
| 2022 | $29,000 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~50,000 |
| 2023 | $30,500 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~40,000 |
| 2024 | $32,500 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~30,000 |
| 2025 | $34,000* | Target | 5 of 5 | ~20,000 |
* Estimated from nearby years, since few were listed for sale.
Worth knowing
- 2019: owner complaints spike (877, mostly the fuel system).
- 2020: owner complaints spike (634, mostly the engine).
- 2021: owner complaints spike (385, mostly the airbags).
- The eight-speed can hesitate, and some 2019 to 2020 hybrids had fuel tanks that would not fill fully, so check for the fix.
The trim we'd park in our garage
Look for the XLE: it adds keyless entry, dual-zone climate and alloy wheels over the LE. The XLE Hybrid adds standard AWD and strong mileage, while XLE Premium brings heated seats and a sunroof.
On the test drive
On a hybrid, ask for a battery health check. Get a pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you buy.
Safety tech
- Automatic emergency braking: standard from the start of this generation (2019).
- Adaptive cruise control: standard from the start of this generation (2019).
- Blind-spot monitoring: standard from 2022.
Also worth comparing at this price
- Toyota Venza 2022–2023 · $29,000–$33,500
- Toyota Corolla Cross 2024–2025 · $28,500–$29,500
- Lexus RX 2018–2021 · $27,500–$33,000
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2013–2018 Toyota RAV4
A roomy, reliable compact SUV with a proper liftgate, a four-cylinder and an available hybrid.
Years to target: 2013–2018. It has one of the most dependable records of any used car.
| Year | Typical price | Verdict | Crash rating | Typical miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $12,500 | Target | 4 of 5 | ~140,000 |
| 2014 | $13,500 | Target | 4 of 5 | ~130,000 |
| 2015 | $15,000 | Target | 4 of 5 | ~120,000 |
| 2016 | $16,500 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~110,000 |
| 2017 | $18,000 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~100,000 |
| 2018 | $19,500* | Target | 5 of 5 | ~90,000 |
* Estimated from nearby years, since few were listed for sale.
Worth knowing
- The ride is firm and road noise is noticeable, and standard safety tech arrived for 2017, making later years a better buy.
The trim we'd park in our garage
Look for a 2017 or newer XLE: Safety Sense became standard, adding automatic braking and adaptive cruise, and the XLE brings a sunroof, dual-zone climate and alloy wheels over the LE.
On the test drive
On a hybrid, ask for a battery health check. Get a pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you buy.
Safety tech
- Automatic emergency braking: standard from 2017, optional from 2016.
- Adaptive cruise control: standard from 2017, optional from 2016.
- Blind-spot monitoring: not standard in this generation, so check the listing.
Also worth comparing at this price
- Acura RDX 2016–2017 · $15,000–$16,500
- Honda CR-V 2015–2016 · $14,500–$15,500
- Lexus RX 2012–2014 · $14,500–$17,000
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2010–2012 Toyota RAV4
A practical compact SUV with a solid four-cylinder and an optional small third row.
Years to target: 2010–2012. It has one of the most dependable records of any used car.
| Year | Typical price | Verdict | Crash rating | Typical miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | $7,500 | Target | 4 of 5 | ~165,000 |
| 2011 | $8,000 | Target | 4 of 5 | ~155,000 |
| 2012 | $8,500 | Target | 4 of 5 | ~145,000 |
Worth knowing
- The side-hinged rear door can be awkward at the curb, and at this age suspension and mount wear are worth checking.
The trim we'd park in our garage
Look for a Sport or Limited with the optional 3.5L V6: it is quick and durable, and these trims add alloy wheels and, on the Limited, leather and dual-zone climate.
On the test drive
Get a pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you buy.
Safety tech
- Automatic emergency braking: not offered in this generation.
- Adaptive cruise control: not offered in this generation.
- Blind-spot monitoring: not standard in this generation, so check the listing.
Also worth comparing at this price
- Toyota Venza 2010 · $8,500
- Honda CR-V 2010 · $8,000
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Prices are typical dealer and private asking prices from used listings, collected in September and October 2026, for an average-mileage car. Years with too few listings are estimated from nearby years. Crash ratings, recalls and owner complaint counts come from NHTSA public records. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you buy. Spot something off? Let us know.