Is the 2019 Toyota RAV4 a good car?
An honest AI verdict — reliability, common problems, and real cost to own.
The 2019 Toyota RAV4 LE is a highly reliable and practical choice, offering great fuel economy and a comfortable ride, perfect for those looking for a dependable everyday SUV.
Pros
- Strong reliability
- Good fuel economy for its class
- Spacious interior
- Strong resale value
Cons
- Infotainment system could be more intuitive
- Base trim lacks some high-tech features
Ownership at a glance
Common problems to watch for
- Occasional infotainment glitches
- Some reports of rattling noises
CarsJudge exclusive data
Active recalls (7)
The 2019 Toyota Rav4 has 7 NHTSA recalls on record. Most recent: Equipment — Other — Labels (campaign 19V244000). All recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
- Suspension — Front — Control Arm — Lower Arm — Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2019-2020 RAV4 and RAV4 Hybrid vehicles. The front lower suspension arms may have cracks, which may result in the suspension arm separating from the…
- Equipment — Other — Labels — Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Toyota Camry, Corolla, Rav4, Sienna, and Yaris iA vehicles equipped with factory-installed floor mats. The load carrying capacity modification labe…
- Back Over Prevention — Sensing System — Camera — Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2019 RAV4 and RAV4 Hybrid vehicles. Due to a damaged electrical connector, the back-up camera may not activate when the vehicle is in reverse. As s…
- Equipment — Other — Labels — Gulf States Toyota (GST) is recalling certain 2019 C-HR, 4Runner, Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Highlander, Land Cruiser, Prius, RAV4, Sequoia, Tacoma, Sienna, Tundra and Yaris vehicles. The text on the lo…
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Recall data: NHTSA. Owner costs & MPG: anonymized aggregates from CarsJudge users who track this vehicle. Updated 2026-07-05.
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