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 2024reporting 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 2024period. "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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