2013 Toyota RAV4 XLE AWD
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- Photo: 2015 Toyota Rav4 LE in Barcelona Red Metallic, Front Right, 04-16-2022 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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- Photo: 2015 Toyota Rav4 LE in Barcelona Red Metallic, Rear Right, 04-16-2022 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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The 2013 Toyota RAV4 XLE AWD is a 176-hp SUV with a 6-speed ect-i automatic and all-wheel drive. It starts at $25,690 MSRP.
It makes 176 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 172 lb-ft of torque at 4100 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 22 mpg city and 29 mpg highway.
The RAV4 measures 179.9 inches long on a 104.7-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,585 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | SUV |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $25,690 ($35,834 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $26,535 ($37,012 *) |
| Destination Charge | $845 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.5-liter, four-cylinder, double-overhead cam, 16-valve with dual VVT-i |
| Horsepower | 176 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | 172 lb-ft @ 4100 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, four-valve/cylinder |
| Bore and Stroke | 89.9 x 98.0 mm (3.54 x 3.86 in.) |
| Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 |
| Injection Type | SFI |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | All-Wheel Drive with Dynamic Torque Control |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 6-speed ECT-i automatic |
| 1st Gear | 3.3 |
| 2nd Gear | 1.9 |
| 3rd Gear | 1.42 |
| 4th Gear | 1 |
| 5th Gear | 0.713 |
| 6th Gear | 0.608 |
| Reverse | 4.148 |
| Final Drive | 4.071 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 22 MPG |
| Highway | 29 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | 87-octane unleaded or higher |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Independent MacPherson strut with stabilizer bar |
| Rear Suspension | Double wishbone coil spring with stabilizer bar |
| Front Stabilizer Bar | 1.0 in. |
| Rear Stabilizer Bar | 0.91 in. |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | 11.7 in. ventilated disc |
| Rear Brake Disc | 11.2 in. solid disc |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 17 x 7.0 in. |
| Wheels Rear | 17 x 7.0 in. |
| Tires Front | P225/65R17 |
| Tires Rear | P225/65R17 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 179.9 in |
| Width | 72.6 in |
| Height | 65.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.7 in |
| Front Track | 61.8 in |
| Rear Track | 61.8 in |
| Ground Clearance | 6.3 in |
| Approach Angle | 29° |
| Departure Angle | 22° |
| Cargo Volume | 38.4 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 3,585 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 38.9 in |
| Headroom Rear | 38.9 in |
| Legroom Front | 42.6 in |
| Legroom Rear | 37.2 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 57.3 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 55.4 in |
| Hip Room Front | 54.3 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 48.9 in |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal crash | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | ★★★★★ |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ (16.9 % risk) |
Other tested variants (3)
- 2013 Toyota Rav4 SUV AWD Early Release: 4 ★ overall
- 2013 Toyota Rav4 SUV FWD Later Release: 4 ★ overall
- 2013 Toyota Rav4 SUV FWD Early Release: 4 ★ overall
Recalls
2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2013 Toyota RAV4. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Nov 1, 2023 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2013-2018 RAV4 vehicles. Certain replacement 12-volt batteries may not fit properly in the battery tray, allowing the battery to move and contact the hold-down bracket, possibly causing a short circuit.
Consequence: A battery short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the battery clamp sub-assembly, battery tray, and positive terminal cover, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed December 27, 2024, to 2013-2014 RAV4 owners. Additional owner notification letters will be mailed in phases, phase 2 will begin on May 14, 2025, and phase 3 in late July 2025. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 23TB13 and 23TA13.
NHTSA campaign 23V734000
Jan 16, 2015 · TRAILER HITCHES
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Toyota Rav4 vehicles manufactured June 1, 2013, to December 29, 2014, and equipped with an accessory trailer light module. The software within the module may incorrectly detect an electrical short and preventively turn off the electrical current and the trailer lights.
Consequence: If the system incorrectly detects an electrical short and turns off the trailer lights while the trailer is being towed at night, there is an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy: SET will notify owners, and dealers will replace the trailer light module with a new unit with corrected software, free of charge. The recall began on March 17, 2015. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall is SET-15A.
NHTSA campaign 15V011000
256 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2013 Toyota RAV4
Owner Complaints
256 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2013 Toyota RAV4 (22 mention a crash, 29 a fire, 11 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Electrical System | 74 |
| Unknown Or Other | 40 |
| Engine | 29 |
| Power Train | 29 |
| Structure | 28 |
| Service Brakes | 23 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2013 TOYOTA RAV4. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.