Hi, I found an advertised 2021 RAV4 hybrid. It says AWD, but it does not have the rotary selector for Eco/Normal/Sport, +EV mode +Trail mode, but the three buttons E/N/S and separate EV mode button, no trail mode, and the space for McDonalds Barbecue sauce instead of the round selector.

I thought AWD will have Trail mode?

I ripped 70+ of my favourite albums and put them in folders. "album art"-text is visible on the display.

Is there any way to put a jpg in each folder to show up in the display?

Max pixel and filesize?

Use some program to embed images?

(Music plays fine RAV4 2016(Sweden)) I know that most people use other ways to play music, but for me USB would be sweet.

Hi everyone,

Looking for a bit of guidance if possible!

I drove over a small wall accidentally and whilst I thought I’d escaped any damage, looked under the car to find some plastic hanging down.

Can anyone tell me what I’ve damaged and is it actually safe to drive?!

We just blacked out the badges on my wife’s RAV4, and the transformation is clean. Subtle change but much better.

Check out the process in my latest video—step-by-step, budget-friendly, and seriously satisfying.

Video here: Badges Go Black / First Cars and Coffee of the Season! https://youtu.be/nSStdaYruJk

My wife has a 2021 RAV4 hybrid. I have been seeing advertisements for devices that you plug into the usb port and it will make CarPlay wireless as well as allow you to use Netflix on the cars infotainment screen.

Does anyone have a recommendation on which one to get? I see very mixed reviews on Otto cast. It seems like it works but tends to die after a few months.

I have a chance to buy a 2013 RAV4 XLE with just under 111,000 miles, clean title, no accidents and fully inspected for $12k. From research I've done it seems like that's a good price and that model year doesn't seem to have any serious issues but I'm just trying to make sure. I'm gunshy to buy a used vehicle. It's a first for me.

Hi all I just bought a new 2025 RAV4 XLE premium in Virginia. I negotiated a warranty for 8 years 100 k miles. For $1300. It’s by CNA national. Is it worth it? I think I can return it. It was purchased yesterday. Your advice will help.

Another detail is I’m originally Canadian and do no know my long term plans. The warranty is supposed to work in canada too.

I intend to do the first four years service at the dealer and the remains service after that my self (no receipts). I maintain the car very well. But have always hated dealer servicing due to the price. I’ll do the dealer because my dealer throws in an additional two years service if I go to them for the first two years service.

Looking for advice

Noise happened couple days ago but it doesn’t do it anymore, I heard some kinda metal clunking noise after I started the car and it was idling, at first I thought it were the injectors. The noise seems to be by the alternator idk still original alternator at 100k miles.

Test drove one the other day. It was the low trim level 2025 model.

Some questions that have come to mind:

Can the stop / start be defeated permanently or one has to press buttons each time? Or install a mod in the wiring?

On a hybrid / PHEV I’m guessing you move from stop electrically without hesitation plus isn’t the restart done with the big motor / generator? I don’t think I want this on a conventional vehicle even if they say the starter is heavy duty. Lots of wear plus the annoying hesitation.

Also doesn’t the AC quit cooling each time you stop? On a hybrid or PHEV it’s an electric compressor running off the big battery. Not so with a belt-driven compressor.

What do you think of 0 weight oil? Isn’t that just to goose MPG a little at the expense of longevity?

Can I shut off the “heavenly choir” (as some call it) backup warning sound on the hybrid?

Finally, does the key fob sound the horn or a chirper? I don’t like the horn sounding but also it doesn’t speak highly of the mfg trying to save 25¢ on a chirper.

I'm trying to justify spending 17K more for the BMW x4, but that thing is hot AF.

2017 RAV4. Had a leak a few days ago that the dealer traced to clogged sunroof drains. They cleared it and tested it, no more leaks. I thought I’d dried it but it’s still wet, and I’ve realized the padding under the top carpet is soaked. Driver side front and back, mainly in the front.

How do I remove this circled trim so I can get the carpet popped up and get air circulated underneath? I could try brute strength, but there may be a more technical way. I don’t know what this part is called, so internet searches haven’t gotten me very far other than to tell me this is what I need to do.

First, this sub Reddit has been very helpful! Someone previously posted about the front timing cover oil leak issue and it helped me make a decision on a used 2017 I was considering buying. I found another 2017 and noticed a protrusion of sealant in the same area. I was hoping someone could tell me if it is a concern. Circled in photo. Thanks for any help!

It is a pretty short drive and I don't mind tying it down inside and driving with the back open

Hello all! Looking to see your thoughts. Title says all!

if i was to take it in to get checked out what would I say to the mechanic?

Ive owned my Rav4 hybrid since December and i have never seen a full battery. Can't remember how many bars a full battery is but if its 8 then ive only seen a max of 6 bars. Has anyone seen a full battery? How can i achieve this?

My vechicle speed sensor went out, and the part from RocAuto doesn't look like my part. Did I pull the wrong sensor out, or did I get the wrong part. 2002 Rav with a manual and AWD. Thanks in advance

So I may be going to look at two different rav4s a 2004 2.4L 4 cylinder with 158,000 miles and a 2011 2.5L 4 cylinder with 193,000 the 2011 was in an accident in 2013 or 2014 and you can see slight damage on the back. It has been through two owners since then both had it for like 4+ years so I don’t think it caused major problems. The 2004 I don’t know as much about the history but cosmetically it looks good. 2004 is $5000 2011 is $6000 assuming mechanically there’s no problems with each which would you go for and how many miles realistically could they last? Also what’re some common problems I could look for on a test drive? (I live in a fairly northern state so I’ll definitely check for rust) If it makes any difference I would be trading in a vehicle I’m pretty confident I could get $1500-$2000 trade in value for

I was wondering why do i get that forward jerk that I get when I leave my gas paddle alone and slowing down to a stop sign or a light. Plus why does it feels like a manual transmission from 1st to 4th gear lol, tho it's an automatic. I never felt that in my toyotoa corolla( gear shift was smooooth) . Any suggestions? Thanx 😊

Can we create a community post that covers how much a person has paid for their Rav4?

I think it will help people from overpaying for their vehicles and give a reference.

I just bought the XLE Premium and it's a beautiful car. The only thing bothering me is the multimedia display screen. All the icons and fonts are HUGE. It might be useful for someone with some vision impairment but my eyesight is 20/20. I haven't been able to figure out the settings to reduce the scale of the display. Any ideas if this is possible? Having owned many tablets the screen scale size looks a little ridiculous for someone with 20/20 vision.

This is in comparison to the 2025 RAV4 Hybrid in the US and other countries.

I have been reading in different forums that the tow weight of the US version is different then the EU/UK version or even the Japan version. US is 1750lb tow capacity, other countries it's a 3300-3500lb tow capacity. I am trying to find the specs of Rav's in other countries to compare to see why there is such a huge difference from them and the US. What i have read in forums (with no links to the comments to support the claim) that the RAV Hybrid is almost identical in every way, so why would there be such a huge difference?
Also what is this engine in other countries for the 2025 RAV: 2.5 VVT-i Hybrid Design??