Toyota RAV4 XA40 (2013-2019) Questions & Answers

I haven’t tow caravan but I did tow 1500kg of firewood +trailer weight with super confidant

Sell the car to a toyota dealer, some cars from same manufacturing belt come with elusive faults that cannot be solevd, Better to sale it. I had a 2012 Commodore which drove like any other commodore on road but i had experienced engine issues where it stopped on the road with the engine rigorously shaking and then the car would hust stop in 10 secs. Took the car to few different mechanics including Holden but no one could find any fault with thhe engine, amd then i sold the car to a Holden dealer, let them deal with it. :)

May be a dicky oil pressure switch?
I have a manual diesel and get about 700 per tank (not exactly sure) Yours is possibly an auto?? which will use more.
A visit to a diesel specialist may pay off. Good luck with it as they are a great vehicle.... and I wouldn't sell it for a minor complaint unless you are made of money

Hi, I would google the towing capacities on both vehicles and check this against the weight you are towing. I know with the Rav it initially was rated at 550kg but after much public complaint it was upgraded to 1000kg towing capacity. I would guess a trailer with two trail bikes would be under 1000kg.

I think we are getting a little over 500 km per tank around town, more on the freeway but I put this down mainly to the size of the tank (60 Litres). It's not that expensive to fill up but wish it did have a larger tank

My 2016 RAV4 Cruiser 2.5L runs on only BP Ultimate 98 since new and regularly sees between 530 ~560km per tank around town. On the highway, we can see up to 590~600km. If you change over fuels you may need to give it a couple of tanks. I run this fuel in my 120 series v6 Prado too and regularly see fuel economy figures down into the high 12's.

Probably a bit late in answering this but I have a 2014 GX Diesel Manual AWD. Had it from new, no issues and love it.
very roomy and easy to drive.
I'd avoid basic 2wd versions as only have 2lt motor. I found it a bit dull.

Hi Tracy
I am more than pleased to help you with this .
I only purchase Toyota because of its proven reliability and efficiency . In 2015 I replaced my 12 year old Kluger for a brand new Rav 4. The Rav 4 was great on all accounts, spacious, powerful on long roads, easy and slick on suburban roads . The only strange thing on purchasing the 2015 model was that it didn’t have. Sat navigation - it didn’t matter because Toyota had it fitted for me . As you can gather, efficiency, ease of use, reliability and sat navigation was important factors for me . As a nurse I work hard, I work shifts, - thus I want all of those aspects and Toyota delivered

Excellent thanks Denise :)

600ml in 5,000kms is not much at all. I remember holden claiming that 3 litres per 5,000kms was acceptable in their V8's. I guess thats why holden went bust. I honestly wouldn't be concerned at all. Just make sure a quality diesel oil is being used, not cheap stuff. Especially do NOT use castrol oil, it's rubbish or penrite.

Thank you your reply is much appreciated.

The only times my alarm has gone off is when the I had the door locked and then put an item through the part open window; and another occasion when the sun shield fell off the windscreen. High wind gusts or a passer-by bumping the car triggers some car alarms. If this is an ongoing problem I suggest you contact your local Toyota dealer - they will likely provide free advice. [In NSW (Australia) Fair Trading legislation probably means you can reasonably request free support.]

Hello Themillers

The Rav4 is a amazing car and yes i have none them all to be greedy on oil.
this being the only downfall i would say you still have a brilliant car.

If it's the diesel, it's a boat anchor, they've been rebuilding them in the UK since 2007, it's Toyota's worst diesel engine, unload it before it seizes.

Yes I have the same problem with my RAV4 gxl diesel 2013

Hi Ali,

I reckon it should work on any Android device with Bluetooth capability, mine is Samsung and it works OK.

Thank you MMalty for your answer. Unfortunately my Android phone is not compatible. It is a ZTE t80. I know Samsung is compatible, but each model of phone varies as to how compatible (IE some functions do not work when used with the car) Could you please tell me what model your Samsung is? Thank you.

Hi kenny, I am not sure.

Hi Paul, I am keen.

We might need a few more, but it's a start, I've sold mine at a loss, but it would be good to see if we've got a case, email me off line to discuss further and share experiences.

Folks, To win a case in court, you need evidence not opinion, so if the car has gone, the only evidence you can provide is written, if you still have it and it's from an "expert" who can be examined in court. I am not a legal expert, I watch a lot of TV.

I'm not sure what you are referring too. the Rv 4 is two wheel drive until the all wheel drive button is activated to engage the all wheel drive, please note the Rav 4 is not a four wheel drive SUV. i hope this is what you are asking, if not just rephrase your question. :)

The Rav4 AWD versions will generally run as a front wheel drive. I believe it will run AWD when moving off but cuts back to FWD when going, and, there is no slippage detected by Traction control. The rear wheel drive is controlled by a 'clutch' mounted just in front of the rear differential that brings in the rear wheels when needed.
You can lock the rear wheels in by a switch on the dash but it will cut out at 50?kph