Reliability Report · Multi-Source Data

Toyota Rav4 (2015–2017) Reliability

The Toyota Rav4 (2015–2017) doesn't yet have external composite reliability data in our index. The risk picture below is built from documented owner-reported issues and workshop bulletins. The most-flagged failure mode is hybrid inverter coolant pump failure, typically surfacing between 100,000 and 220,000 km. Workshop repair runs €350–€700. Estimated used prices span €7,200–€12,800.

Composite Score
No external reliability reports yet for this model. See documented issues below.
Market Snapshot
Listed model years2015–2017
Est. used price€7,200–€12,800
Documented issues1
Listings in catalogue24
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Reliability by Source

Each independent organization measures reliability differently. TÜV reports inspection defect rates by age band. ADAC reports pan-European breakdowns per 1,000 vehicles. NHTSA aggregates US consumer complaints. DVSA MOT data is the UK fleet's annual safety inspection — every car 3+ years old. Lower variance across sources = higher confidence in the composite.

NHTSA (US Complaints)
Model years 2013–2019 · 2026 report · n=1963
1963 complaints across 5 sampled year(s); resolved model="RAV4"
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31
/ 100
ADAC (European Auto Club)
All model years · 2025 report
32.7/1000 breakdowns
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32
/ 100
DVSA MOT (UK Inspections)
Model years 2004–2021 · 2024 report · n=129652
129,652 UK MOT tests · overall 13.3% fail rate vs UK fleet baseline
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87
/ 100
DVSA MOT (UK Inspections)
Model years 2003–2020 · 2023 report · n=80514
80,514 UK MOT tests · overall 15.6% fail rate vs UK fleet baseline
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84
/ 100

UK MOT Reliability Detail

Based on 129,652 MOT tests in the UK during the 2024 reporting period. Score for each age band reflects this model's fail rate vs the UK-fleet baseline fail rate at the same age — a generation-aware metric.

Age 3–5 yrs
93
4.7% fail vs 10.9% fleet
49,774 tests
Age 6–9 yrs
86
11.7% fail vs 19.2% fleet
40,510 tests
Age 10–14 yrs
90
16.4% fail vs 32.1% fleet
16,290 tests
Age 15–20 yrs
76
32.6% fail vs 38.8% fleet
23,078 tests

Most Common MOT Failure Categories

#1
Wipers
6,633
23.2%
#2
Headlamp
5,839
20.4%
#3
Condition
5,541
19.4%
#4
Registration plate lamp(s)
5,384
18.8%
#5
Ball joint dust cover
5,199
18.2%

Categories ranked across all MOT tests of this model in the UK during the 2024 period. "Condition" covers cosmetic / wear issues; suspension and braking dominate the rest.

Known Issues

Specific failure modes documented across European workshops, owner forums, and TSBs. Costs in EUR (and USD reference) reflect typical retail European labor + parts ranges — specialist shops at the low end, dealer pricing at the high end.

Hybrid inverter coolant pump failure
Typical at 100,000–220,000 km
XA40/XA50 hybrid inverter pump same fault pattern as Prius/Corolla — pre-emptive replacement at 150k cheap insurance.
€350–€700medium

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