2018
Toyota RAV4

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  • LE FWD (Natl)
    Starts at
    $24,660
    23 City / 30 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • LE FWD (SE)
    Starts at
    $24,660
    23 City / 30 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • LE FWD (GS)
    Starts at
    $24,660
    23 City / 30 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • XLE FWD (SE)
    Starts at
    $25,750
    23 City / 30 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • XLE FWD (GS)
    Starts at
    $25,750
    23 City / 30 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • XLE FWD (Natl)
    Starts at
    $25,750
    23 City / 30 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • LE AWD (GS)
    Starts at
    $26,060
    22 City / 28 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • LE AWD (SE)
    Starts at
    $26,060
    22 City / 28 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • LE AWD (Natl)
    Starts at
    $26,060
    22 City / 28 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • XLE AWD (Natl)
    Starts at
    $27,150
    22 City / 28 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • XLE AWD (SE)
    Starts at
    $27,150
    22 City / 28 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • XLE AWD (GS)
    Starts at
    $27,150
    22 City / 28 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • Adventure FWD (GS)
    Starts at
    $27,950
    23 City / 30 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • Adventure FWD (SE)
    Starts at
    $27,950
    23 City / 30 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • Adventure FWD (Natl)
    Starts at
    $27,950
    23 City / 30 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • Adventure AWD (SE)
    Starts at
    $28,650
    22 City / 28 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • Adventure AWD (GS)
    Starts at
    $28,650
    22 City / 28 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • Adventure AWD (Natl)
    Starts at
    $28,650
    22 City / 28 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • SE FWD (GS)
    Starts at
    $29,040
    23 City / 29 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • SE FWD (SE)
    Starts at
    $29,040
    23 City / 29 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • SE FWD (Natl)
    Starts at
    $29,040
    23 City / 29 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • SE AWD (SE)
    Starts at
    $30,440
    22 City / 28 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • SE AWD (GS)
    Starts at
    $30,440
    22 City / 28 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • SE AWD (Natl)
    Starts at
    $30,440
    22 City / 28 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • Limited FWD (Natl)
    Starts at
    $31,155
    23 City / 29 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • Limited FWD (GS)
    Starts at
    $31,155
    23 City / 29 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • Limited FWD (SE)
    Starts at
    $31,155
    23 City / 29 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • Limited AWD (SE)
    Starts at
    $32,555
    22 City / 28 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • Limited AWD (GS)
    Starts at
    $32,555
    22 City / 28 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • Limited AWD (Natl)
    Starts at
    $32,555
    22 City / 28 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • Platinum FWD (SE)
    Starts at
    $35,000
    23 City / 29 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • Platinum FWD (GS)
    Starts at
    $35,000
    23 City / 29 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • Platinum FWD (Natl)
    Starts at
    $35,000
    23 City / 29 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • Platinum AWD (SE)
    Starts at
    $36,400
    22 City / 28 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • Platinum AWD (GS)
    Starts at
    $36,400
    22 City / 28 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • Platinum AWD (Natl)
    Starts at
    $36,400
    22 City / 28 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Regular Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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Safety review

Based on the 2018 Toyota RAV4 base trim
NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.
Overall rating
5/5
Combined side rating front seat
5/5
Combined side rating rear seat
5/5
Frontal barrier crash rating driver
4/5
Frontal barrier crash rating passenger
4/5
Overall frontal barrier crash rating
4/5
Overall side crash rating
5/5
Rollover rating
4/5
Side barrier rating
5/5
Side barrier rating driver
5/5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
5/5
Side pole rating driver front seat
5/5
17.4%
Risk of rollover
Side barrier rating driver
5/5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
5/5
Side pole rating driver front seat
5/5
17.4%
Risk of rollover

Factory warranties

New car program benefits

Basic
3 years / 36,000 miles
Corrosion
5 years
Powertrain
5 years / 60,000 miles
Maintenance
2 years / 25,000 miles
Roadside Assistance
2 years

Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

Age / mileage
7 years / less than 85,000 miles
Basic
12 months / 12, 000 miles
Dealer certification
160- or 174-point inspections
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Consumer reviews

96% of drivers recommend this car
4.8 / 5
Based on 777 reviews
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Comfort 4.8
Interior 4.7
Performance 4.8
Value 4.7
Exterior 4.8
Reliability 4.9

Most recent

  • By Jocelyn B
    Used to own this car
    August 1, 2024

    2018 Rav4 was totaled by someone who ran a stop sign.

    2018 Rav4 was totaled by someone who ran a stop sign. Miss this car every day. Every single airbag went off and me and the other passenger were safe and able to walk away alive. Thankful for this car.
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Eddie K from Sunny Isles Fl
    Owns this car
    November 6, 2023

    Reliable transportation

    Bought new in 2018, have replaced battery and tires in 40000 miles. Been reliable but expected better gas mileage. 29 mpg hwy only 16 mpg in town.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 3.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Sandra from Manitoulin Island
    Owns this car
    November 6, 2023

    Love my Rav4

    Looked for a used Rav for 2 yrs. I finally found one online, lady owned. I contacted her, we went down to Midland, purchased it plus it happened to be my favorite color. I love it and also made a new friend.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Rx7 Collector from Cincinnati
    Owns this car
    August 28, 2023

    RAV4s are the best cars ever.

    I picked up a 2018 Limited for under $25K with 30K miles in like new condition. These cars are amazing. The engineering is as reliable as they come. It drives like it's on rails and the gas mileage isn't too bad with the powerful 4-cylinder engine. I also have a 2019 Highlander and I love them both. Toyota makes the best cars for fair prices.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Barbara from Fort Worth TX
    Owns this car
    August 21, 2023

    2018 Rav4 XLE reliable and maintenance free

    I owned my former Toyota for 14 years and expect to to own my 2018 Rav4 XLE for at least that long. I've not had any problems in the 5 years that I've owned it. The SUVs appearance both inside and out is what makes it an attractive car. It has been reliable and maintenance free. I would buy another Rav4 when this one wears out in 10 years.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By ToyoDad from San Diego, California
    Owns this car
    June 24, 2023

    Take care of it and it will take care of you.

    The 2AR-FE engine (in my 2015 and 2018 models) and they U760E transmission are durable classics. That same combination is featured in Camrys and Lexus 250s of the time. Oil changes are engineered for 5,000 miles (don't do 10k oil changes if you want your car to last more than 150,000 miles or to maximize resale price!). Transmission fluid should be at 60k unless you tow or subject it to extreme driving conditions, then it's more frequent. The weak link is their infotainment, but I'd rather have my kids in a safe car rather than a safe DJ booth. Properly maintained Toyota Rav4s last for ages. Oil and transmission fluid are cheap compared to engine or transmission replacement. Pro tip, buy one made in Japan with a lot of service records and timely maintenance.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Barbara Beaver from Rich Square, North Carolina
    Owns this car
    February 27, 2023

    Toyotas last and everyone knows this. Rav 4 too.!!

    It rides great,the seats are very comfortable and has plenty of leg room. It also sits high enough off the ground for easy access. Good gas mileage too. Sporty looking.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Driver from Engkewood, NJ
    Used to own this car
    July 17, 2022

    Most reliable Ugly SUV

    Most reliable ugly SUV out here. It will always start and take you from point A to point B and C… but it ugly as s….LOL. I don’t know what did they have in mind when they designed this car. Especially the front is just very very ugly. Very uncomfortable inside and pretty weird interior design. It’s a perfect car for a college student who wants to move around. It’s not great on mileage. I would have expected much better from a 2.5. But if you want to feel good about what you are driving then this is not the car for you. I had it for one year and got rid of it after my son kept complaining about how ugly it is….LOL I’m glad Toyota rethought it over with the design of the new ones.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 2.0
    Interior 2.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 1.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By SundayDriver0007 from Gainesville Va
    Owns this car
    May 6, 2022

    Enjoy the Best Small SUV on the market.Great SUV!

    I purchased new 4 years ago. What a ride very comfortable and high safety ratings. Cheap matinence tires, oil changes and tire rotations. Toyota is a top brand and worth considering. I got the LE model nice car but missing a few toys like heated seats, sat radio and and fog lights. Recommend getting the Toyota RAV4 Limited that car is fully loaded. Pros 1. great radio 2. high gas mileage 3. Toyota reliablity 4. high ride visiblity Cons 1. Car collects lots of dust on dash. 2. poor vision from rear, need to use side mirrors
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Will from Providence, RI
    Owns this car
    April 26, 2022

    Rav4 Great SUV

    Owned a Rav4 2007 and it was very dependable so bought another one used year 2018. Great safety features, handles well, gas mileage is as advertised. Roomy interior. The headlights have been something to get used to as the illuminated area is different from the 2007 model.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Melonie S from Cranford
    Owns this car
    May 25, 2021

    Looking Forward to Another 15-20 Years My Car!

    I love the sporty look and how it handles. I feel very safe driving it and it's nice having all the safety features that my previous car didn't.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Rav4 Top of the line from Ellicott City MD
    Owns this car
    May 22, 2021

    So far as reliable as my previous 2004 Highlander

    Great all around vehicle. Economical, comfortable. Great on trips, great for local and shopping use. Convenience features add to the safety of the vehiclr. Hold child seats well. We feel safe.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2018 Toyota RAV4?

The 2018 Toyota RAV4 is available in 6 trim levels:

  • Adventure (6 styles)
  • LE (6 styles)
  • Limited (6 styles)
  • Platinum (6 styles)
  • SE (6 styles)
  • XLE (6 styles)

What is the MPG of the 2018 Toyota RAV4?

The 2018 Toyota RAV4 offers up to 23 MPG in city driving and 30 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

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Is the 2018 Toyota RAV4 reliable?

The 2018 Toyota RAV4 has an average reliability rating of 4.9 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2018 Toyota RAV4 owners.

Is the 2018 Toyota RAV4 a good SUV?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2018 Toyota RAV4. 96.5% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.8 / 5
Based on 777 reviews
  • Comfort: 4.8
  • Interior: 4.7
  • Performance: 4.8
  • Value: 4.7
  • Exterior: 4.8
  • Reliability: 4.9

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