Last updated on April 6th, 2022 at 11:18 am
The 2015 Toyota RAV4 is one of the most selling vehicles manufactured by Toyota Company. It is a compact Cross-over SUV available in three trim levels; LE, XLE, and RAV 4 Limited. The Toyota RAV4 Limited has more advanced features like a panoramic sunroof, back up cameras, larger touch screen, display screen, electric system, and navigation system. RAV 4 models are available with full-time all-wheel drive or front wheels. The four-wheel drive has a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine that is great in performance and is fuel-efficient.
RAV 4 models have good average gas mileage of 200,000 miles since they have incredible fuel systems fitted with very durable fuel injectors that ensure smooth fuel injection. They have leather-trimmed steering wheels with audio controls for safe driving. The 2015 Toyota RAV4 is incredible and easy to park as it can make sharp turns in a smaller space. It has an eco-mode feature that adjusts climate control, car seat heating, and power output. This minimizes the engine’s power demands, hence increasing fuel efficiency.
The 2015 Toyota RAV 4 is very spacious and can accommodate up to five people making it an ideal family car. It has more cargo space, which is low, making it easy to load items. Also available is the power liftgate, which you can program to open your required height. The RAV Limited has a power-adjustable driver’s seat with lumbar support, heated front seats, and memory setting. It also has a tire pressure, monitoring system, automatic headlights, driver power seats for lights, and rear seats, which are foldable to make it a very comfortable car.
The interior materials and exterior styling of the 2015 Toyota RAV4 is of high-quality. It also has standard features like a touch screen audio system, rearview camera, sunroof, automatic headlights, Bluetooth phone, audio streaming, and USB port, although it lacks a CD player.
Other additional features include; satellite radio, blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert, dual one automatic control system, and lane departure warning.
Toyota RAV4 SUV is fitted with an upgraded entune audio system with navigation and smartphone app integration. All these features, which are also available in the Mazda CX-5, increase its overall reliability.
Although the 2015 Toyota RAV 4 has many great features, it has some problems. The following are the problems associated with this vehicle, as reported by the RAV 4 owners.
- Brake Problems
The 2015 Toyota RAV 4 brakes are said to squeak or grind for the first 5 minutes of ignition. The squeaking of breaks indicates that the pads are worn out and need to be replaced before you get rotor damage. Such grinding might also suggest that there is a rock or some gravels caught in the caliper unit or lack of lubrication due to rust. This causes road noises, so ensure you get your breaks fixed right away.
Brake pedal seizing when it is depressed is another problem experienced in the 2015 Toyota RAV 4 Vehicle. This may be caused by air or moisture in the braking system or a master cylinder problem.
Break Failure is another problem encountered by RAV 4 drivers. You might end up using the emergency brakes to stop the car on a highway, which is very risky as it can result in crushing; thus, endangering the occupants’ lives. The other issue with brakes is fluid leakage, which might be caused by hydraulic pressure. It occurs when there is no enough power, forcing the brake pads to clamp hard to the rotors. It is, therefore, crucial to check your brakes thoroughly before starting your next road trip.
- Body-paint problems
The 2015 Toyota RAV 4 has problems with its body as there is a noticeable popping of paint chips. It starts by getting bubbles, and then after being exposed, it flacks off. There is also the issue of paint peeling off. Due to many complaints brought forth by Toyota customers, the Toyota Company is, therefore, recalling the vehicle to rectify the problem.
- AC/ Heater Problems
You are likely to experience heater problems when using the 2015 Toyota RAV 4 due to refrigerant leak, electrical climate control issue, or problem associated with the conditioning compressor. It is, therefore, necessary for you to do a replacement of the air conditioning components system. Ensure that you don’t recharge the AC at home since its products are harmful and can damage the refrigerant recovery equipment. There is a challenge with electrical climate control due to the blend door that regulated the amount of air condition and hot air that go into the cabin. When it locks up, the 2015 Toyota RAV4 will not respond to the change in temperature requests.
- Engine Problems
The common problems experienced with the 2015 Toyota RAV 4 engine are unintended acceleration, excessive oil consumption, severe hesitation, and loss of power while driving. Unintended acceleration is caused by the car’s electronics, resulting in throttle expansion, making it open wide. This makes it hard for the driver to control the vehicle and result in accidents. If you experience unintended acceleration, shift to neutral, turn off the engine and use brakes.
Excessive oil consumption might be due to leaking problems caused by damaged crankshafts seals or valve cover gaskets. It can also be due to low oil quality or old oil. This can be rectified by changing the oil if you notice a color change, either too dark brown or black.
If you lose power when driving, this might be due to old spark plugs, level of compression, defective fuel pump, damaged air filter, clogged exhaust pipe, or damaged ignition coil. It will be suitable for you to call the dealer.
Conclusion on the Toyota Rav4
RAV 4 hybrids features have been verified to have met the performance criteria by the NHTSA. So far, they have the highest safety rating with sporty and fun drive. They have super front wheels, which gives all front passengers the desired comfort. If you are looking for a reliable vehicle that will provide you with value for your money, then the 2015 Toyota RAV SUV is the best. However, some of these problems can be controlled by installing a genuine Engine Control Module (ECM).
According to many car buyers, the 2015 RAV 4 model is an excellent and comfortable drive. It’s the best family vehicle since it’s spacious and has safety technology. It has backup cameras, Ivecar system hence boosting its safety.
Although Toyota RAV 4 has many excellent features, we can’t ignore its problems. Its body paint peels, and it also has some air conditioner problems. The brakes may fail hence putting the lives of occupants in danger. There are also lights problems, electrical and fuel problems. Lastly, Toyota RAV 4 owners experience a lot of road noise, especially on rough roads.
The many attractive features of Toyota RAV4 make it a reliable car. It is fitted with a 14.5-gallon fuel gas tank hence been able to cover 507.5 highway miles. It is among the highly ranked vehicles and has few recalls so far.
Toyota RAV 4 can last more than 250,000 miles with the recommended service intervals and maintenance.
