Model year guide

2018 Toyota rav4 hybrid

Q: What gas mileage does the 2018 Toyota rav4 hybrid get?

The 2018 Toyota rav4 hybrid has a U.S. EPA estimate of 32 mpg combined (34 city / 30 highway).

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2018 Toyota rav4 hybrid is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 4 on record.

2018 Toyota rav4 hybrid at a glance

Owner complaints15

Combined32 mpg

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2018 Toyota rav4 hybrid common problems

The most-reported problem areas across all 15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Service Brakes

Brakes should feel firm and quiet — no grinding, pulsing or pulling. Check for an ABS light and uneven pad/rotor wear.

Power Train

Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.

Fuel/propulsion System

Check for fuel or battery warnings, hard starts and stalling. On a hybrid/EV, confirm charging and range behave normally.

Visibility/wiper

Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.

Hydraulic

Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.

Forward Collision Avoidance

Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.

2018 Toyota rav4 hybrid MPG & running costs

Combined32 mpg

City34 mpg

Highway30 mpg

Est. annual fuel cost$2,100

EPA size classSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD

TransmissionAutomatic (AV-S6)

Engine start-stopYes

5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$1,500 less

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2018 Toyota rav4 hybrid costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$10,500

Fuel only$10,500

Per mile$0.14

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.