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2016 Toyota RAV4 Limited AWD

The 2016 Toyota RAV4 Limited AWD is a 176-hp SUV with a 6-speed ect-i automatic and all-wheel drive. It starts at $32,910 MSRP and is rated at 25 mpg combined.

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 (25 mpg combined).

The RAV4 measures 181.1 inches long on a 104.7-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,630 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeSUV
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$32,910 ($44,566 *)
MSRP with Destination$33,810 ($45,784 *)
Destination Charge$900
Engine
Engine Type2.5-liter, four-cylinder, double-overhead cam, 16-valve with dual VVT-i
Horsepower176 hp @ 6,000 rpm
Torque172 lb-ft @ 4100 rpm
ValvetrainDOHC, four-valve/cylinder
Bore and Stroke89.9 x 98.0 mm (3.54 x 3.86 in.)
Compression Ratio10.4:1
Injection TypeSFI
Drivetrain
Drive TypeAll-Wheel Drive with Dynamic Torque Control
Transmission
Transmission6-speed ECT-i automatic
1st Gear3.3
2nd Gear1.9
3rd Gear1.42
4th Gear1
5th Gear0.713
6th Gear0.608
Reverse4.148
Final Drive4.071
Fuel Economy
City22 MPG
Highway29 MPG
Combined25 MPG
Recommended Fuel87-octane unleaded or higher
Suspension
Front SuspensionIndependent MacPherson strut with stabilizer bar
Rear SuspensionDouble wishbone coil spring with stabilizer bar
Front Stabilizer Bar1.0 in.
Rear Stabilizer Bar0.91 in.
Brakes
Front Brake Disc11.7 in. ventilated disc
Rear Brake Disc11.2 in. solid disc
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front18 x 7.5 in.
Wheels Rear18 x 7.5 in.
Tires FrontP235/55R18
Tires RearP235/55R18
Dimensions & Weight
Length181.1 in
Width72.6 in
Height65.5 in
Wheelbase104.7 in
Front Track61.4 in
Rear Track61.4 in
Ground Clearance6.3 in
Approach Angle28°
Departure Angle21°
Cargo Volume38.4 ft³
Curb Weight3,630 lbs
Interior
Headroom Front38.9 in
Headroom Rear38.9 in
Legroom Front42.6 in
Legroom Rear37.2 in
Shoulder Room Front57.3 in
Shoulder Room Rear55.4 in
Hip Room Front54.3 in
Hip Room Rear48.9 in
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Overall ★★★★★
Frontal crash ★★★★★
Side crash ★★★★★
Rollover ★★★★★ (16.9 % risk)
Tested variant: 2016 Toyota Rav4 SUV AWD
Other tested variants (1)
  • 2016 Toyota Rav4 SUV FWD: 5 ★ overall

Recalls

3 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2016 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

Apr 22, 2016 · TIRES

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2016 Toyota Yaris, Rav4, Land Cruiser and 4Runner vehicles, and Scion FR-S, iM, and TC vehicles manufactured January 28, 2016, to March 14, 2016. The Load Carrying Capacity Modification Label may not reflect the correct added weight of the installed accessories. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims for Passenger Cars."

Consequence: An incorrect label may result in the vehicle being overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: SET will notify owners, and provide them a corrected label to be installed over the inaccurate label, free of charge. The recall began on June 3, 2016. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall is SET16A.

NHTSA campaign 16V236000

Apr 7, 2016 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2016 Toyota RAV4 vehicles manufactured October 30, 2015, to February 3, 2016, 2016 Lexus RX350 vehicles manufactured October 26, 2015, to February 8, 2016, and 2016 Lexus ES350 vehicles manufactured September 1, 2015, to February 29, 2016. These vehicles are equipped with an ABS actuator that may have a damaged O-ring which could result in improper brake fluid pressure control during ABS, Traction Control, or Stability Control activation. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."

Consequence: Insufficient brake fluid pressure may cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake actuator, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 4, 2016, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is G0I, GLC.

NHTSA campaign 16V198000

239 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2016 Toyota RAV4

Owner Complaints

239 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2016 Toyota RAV4 (33 mention a crash, 12 a fire, 21 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Electrical System58
Service Brakes46
Unknown Or Other33
Exterior Lighting28
Engine24
Air Bags19
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Sep 24, 2026 · Suspension
“Mechanic said he thought rear lower rearward; non-adjustable control arms, lateral arms were a recall. They were falling apart. I've been complaining about a clunky noise for a year or so. Thank you…”
Sep 3, 2026 · Electrical System, Structure, Lane Departure Fire
“I was driving 9/3 and my left blinker light came on solid. I was not using my blinker. Within a few seconds my check engine light came on and another light. Then within 2 minutes the front left…”
Aug 30, 2026 · Air Bags
“​"The red master warning triangle and an 'SRS Airbag System Malfunction' message illuminated unexpectedly on the dashboard of my 2016 Toyota Rav4 XLE under normal driving conditions. I contacted a…”
Aug 14, 2026 · Electrical System
“The repair shop I was able to pull into as I was experiencing the issue with my vehicle reported: "Battery is unstable and is arcing off of the positive terminal. Battery tray, battery hold down tie…”
Jul 16, 2026 · Electrical System, Engine
“Intermittent stalling in various conditions including idling, highway driving and city driving.”

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 2016 TOYOTA RAV4. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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