2018 Toyota RAV4 Limited FWD
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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 2018 Toyota RAV4 Limited FWD is a 176-hp SUV with a 6-speed ect-i automatic and front-wheel drive. It starts at $31,155 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 23 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 3,520 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | SUV |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $31,155 |
| MSRP with Destination | $32,150 |
| Destination Charge | $995 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.5-liter, four-cylinder, double-overhead cam, 16-valve with dual VVT-i (2AR-FE) |
| Horsepower | 176 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | 172 lb-ft @ 4100 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, four-valve/cylinder, Dual VVT-i |
| Bore and Stroke | 89.9 x 98.0 mm (3.54 x 3.86 in.) |
| Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 |
| Injection Type | SFI (Sequential Multiport Fuel Injection) |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive |
| 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 | 3.815 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 23 MPG |
| Highway | 29 MPG |
| Combined | 25 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | 87-octane unleaded or higher |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Independent MacPherson strut with stabilizer bar and hydraulic shock absorbers |
| Rear Suspension | Double-wishbone style multi-link rear suspension with coil springs, trailing arms, stabilizer bar, and hydraulic shock absorbers |
| 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 | 18 x 7.5 in. |
| Wheels Rear | 18 x 7.5 in. |
| Tires Front | P235/55R18 |
| Tires Rear | P235/55R18 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 181.1 in |
| Width | 72.6 in |
| Height | 65.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.7 in |
| Front Track | 61.4 in |
| Rear Track | 61.4 in |
| Ground Clearance | 6.1 in |
| Approach Angle | 28° |
| Departure Angle | 21° |
| Cargo Volume | 38.4 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 3,520 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 | ★★★★★ (17.4 % risk) |
Other tested variants (1)
- 2018 Toyota Rav4 SUV AWD: 5 ★ overall
Recalls
3 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2018 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
Jun 28, 2019 · 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 label may be incorrect. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Consequence: An incorrect label may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: SET will notify owners and provide a corrected label for placement over the inaccurate label, free of charge. The recall began August 23, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. SET's number for this recall is SET19A.
NHTSA campaign 19V503000
Dec 20, 2017 · EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Toyota 4Runner and Tundra, 2018 Toyota Highlander, RAV4 and Lexus GX460 and 2017 Toyota Sienna and Tacoma vehicles. These vehicles may have incorrect load carrying capacity modification labels. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Consequence: An incorrect load information label can result in the operator overloading the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners and provide them with corrected labels, free of charge. The recall began on January 23, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are H0Z for Toyota vehicles, and HLF for Lexus vehicles.
NHTSA campaign 17V831000
333 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2018 Toyota RAV4
Owner Complaints
333 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2018 Toyota RAV4 (31 mention a crash, 33 a fire, 13 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Electrical System | 130 |
| Unknown Or Other | 69 |
| Engine | 33 |
| Service Brakes | 30 |
| Power Train | 26 |
| Exterior Lighting | 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 2018 TOYOTA RAV4. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.