What goes wrong with the 2016–2018 Toyota RAV4?
The main reported issues are torque converter shudder on the 6-speed automatic and injector failures on the diesel.
On the 6-speed automatic, owners report a shudder at around 30–65 km/h, often between roughly 50,000 and 110,000 km.
On the 2.2-litre diesel, a Toyota service bulletin covers injector failures that cause a loss of power and the engine warning light.
Overall, CarsGuide reports strong resale and few common faults for the RAV4.
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