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Toyota RAV4 vs. Ford Escape Reliability Comparisons

Toyota RAV4 Reliability vs. Ford Escape Reliability:
Toyota RAV4 Reliability vs. Ford Escape Reliability: - photograph by Michael Karesh

You won't find Toyota RAV4 or Ford Escape reliability information like this anywhere else. Actual repair frequencies, not just vague dots, to make it clear how much the Toyota RAV4 and the Ford Escape truly differ in reliability. These stats are promptly updated four times a year, to much more closely track Toyota RAV4 and Ford Escape reliability as the cars age. Others tell you how reliable the Toyota RAV4 and the Ford Escape were a year ago, when the cars were a year younger and had 12,000 fewer miles on them. Only TrueDelta tells you how reliable the Toyota RAV4 and the Ford Escape have been recently.

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Toyota RAV4 Reliability through December 31, 2012

An asterisk (*) marks results based on small sample sizes.

General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.

Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.

New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.

 

Year Make/Model Repair Frequencysuccessful repair trips per 100 cars per year Compared to all models for the same year  
2013 Ford Escape 30 Escapes, 3.8 months of data per Escape, average 3600 miles

Nearly all reported repairs for misaligned doors or door handles that can stick open in cold weather.74
100% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2012 Toyota RAV4   23 RAV4s, 5.7 months of data per RAV4, average 4400 miles

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2012 Ford Escape 27 Escapes, 8.4 months of data per Escape, average 9000 miles32
40% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2011 Toyota RAV4 40 RAV4s, 9.5 months of data per RAV4, average 15800 miles13
10% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2011 Ford Escape 36 Escapes, 10.1 months of data per Escape, average 17400 miles27
30% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2010 Toyota RAV4 61 RAV4s, 9.3 months of data per RAV4, average 28500 miles19
10% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2010 Ford Escape 46 Escapes, 9.2 months of data per Escape, average 32600 miles48
50% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2009 Toyota RAV4 56 RAV4s, 9.4 months of data per RAV4, average 37300 miles21
10% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2009 Ford Escape 54 Escapes, 10.4 months of data per Escape, average 43900 miles

60
60% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2008 Toyota RAV4 66 RAV4s, 10.5 months of data per RAV4, average 50400 miles23
10% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2008 Ford Escape 58 Escapes, 9.4 months of data per Escape, average 56700 miles

Redesigned for this model year.29
20% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2007 Toyota RAV4 67 RAV4s, 9.3 months of data per RAV4, average 58800 miles35
20% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2007 Ford Escape 25 Escapes, 9.4 months of data per Escape, average 95500 miles66
60% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2006 Toyota RAV4 50 RAV4s, 10.3 months of data per RAV4, average 77400 miles

Redesigned for this model year.44
30% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2006 Ford Escape 37 Escapes, 10.5 months of data per Escape, average 78900 miles71
60% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2005 Toyota RAV4   12 RAV4s, 9.8 months of data per RAV4, average 75600 miles

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2005 Ford Escape 45 Escapes, 8.2 months of data per Escape, average 93500 miles

68
50% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2004 Toyota RAV4   13 RAV4s, 8.1 months of data per RAV4, average 92400 miles

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2004 Ford Escape   14 Escapes, 8.4 months of data per Escape, average 106600 miles

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2003 Ford Escape 26 Escapes, 9.5 months of data per Escape, average 132900 miles

73
40% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2002 Ford Escape   20 Escapes, 7.8 months of data per Escape, average 101400 miles

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2001 Ford Escape   14 Escapes, 9.1 months of data per Escape, average 120900 miles

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2001 Toyota RAV4   10 RAV4s, 8.7 months of data per RAV4, average 93800 miles

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What People Are Saying about Reliability and the Toyota RAV4

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What Our Members Are Saying about Toyota RAV4 Reliability and Durability

Reliability and Durability of the Toyota RAV4: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD		 I have had zero problems with the car.
2009 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD		 Excellent long term reliablity
2009 4dr SUV 179-horsepower 2.5L I4
4-speed automatic AWD		 High ratings from every car review I have read. Very high resale value and see used ones all the time with 150k+ miles - I should be able to own this 10+ years.
2008 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD		 Low maintenance cost, few recalls, no issues at all no rattles or squeeks and Toyota dealer has been very fair
2008 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD		 After trading in a car that was in the shop 6+ times a year, I wanted a vehicle with an above-average likelihood of reliability. This vehicle has so far lived up to reliability expectations.
2008 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD		 Many, many hassle-free miles. Few repairs needed.
2008 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD		 Toyota reputation.
2008 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD		 This vehicle has consistently rated high in all professional reviews, and in consumers reviews. I agree.
2008 4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed automatic FWD		 It goes without saying that everyone wants a reliable vehicle. I believe that Toyota is not alone in that objective, the other manufacteurs have caught up with them.
2008 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD		 never owned toyota but based on reputation.I know several people who own toyotas and no dissapointmenta
2008 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD		 Several of my family members have had Toyotas over the years with no majot issues.
2008 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD		 See above
2007 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD		 Toyota is known for reliability and durability. My 2002 RAV4 performed without fail for 7 years. Not a single dollar was spent on repairs.
2007 4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed automatic FWD		 Not one repair yet.
2007 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD		 Toyota - nuff said.
2007 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic FWD		 My Rav has never had any repair issues, with over 30.000 miles.
2007 4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed automatic AWD		 Utterly reliable so far.
2007 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD		 Very hearty little vehicle; expect to own this one for 7+ years.
2007 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD		 Now have 10,000 mi with no problems of any kind
2006 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD		 Toyota reliability
2006 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic FWD		 No problems at all in the two years I have owned it.
2004 4dr SUV 161-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed automatic FWD		 Toyoyta... need I say more. 84000 miles and not one problem.
2002 4dr SUV 148-horsepower 2.0L I4
5-speed manual AWD		 Few problems with repairs. Now have over 223,000 km on vehicle.
Reliability and Durability of the Toyota RAV4: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2006 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD		 Power steering failed within 3 months of new. 4 wheel drive actuator failed.

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