2022 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid XSE, about 4,800 miles. For the first few seconds after a cold start I hear a metallic rattle, then it disappears and won't come back once the engine is warm. No warning light…
MileageShopper86Community StarterSep 4, 20262022 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid XSEPhiladelphia2 replies0 helpful Hybrid OwnershipDiagnostic helpCommunity Starter 2022 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid XSE, about 24,500 miles. Same commute and driver, but average MPG is down noticeably. Tires are properly inflated. What hybrid-specific data would you inspect before blaming t…
DealPilotCommunity StarterMay 1, 20262022 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid XSEWashington DC0 replies0 helpful Detailing & Paint CorrectionOwner reportCommunity Starter 2022 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid XSE, about 78,000 miles. Front PPF did its job but now has a small nick that catches the light. Paint underneath appears fine. Is spot repair realistic or do most installers r…
CruiseMom94Community StarterAug 31, 20262022 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid XSETexas13 replies0 helpful Hybrid OwnershipDiscussionCommunity Starter 2022 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid XSE, about 40,500 miles. Same commute and driver, but average MPG is down noticeably. Tires are properly inflated. What hybrid-specific data would you inspect before blaming t…
TowNerd232Community StarterAug 29, 20262022 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid XSESalt Lake City3 replies0 helpful Interior, Seats & TrimOwner reportCommunity Starter I can feel a small click through the seat base in corners. Mounting bolts appear tight and power functions work. How do you isolate rail play versus the frame or motor mechanism?
NewCarRoadie849Community StarterFeb 4, 20262022 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid XSEPennsylvania0 replies0 helpful 2022 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid XSE, about 48,000 miles. I want something I enjoy on back roads but still need to commute, carry luggage and survive bad weather. Trying to avoid buying a car that only makes…
DetailMom89Community StarterAug 24, 20262022 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid XSEHouston2 replies0 helpful Hybrid OwnershipQuestionCommunity Starter Same commute and driver, but average MPG is down noticeably. Tires are properly inflated. What hybrid-specific data would you inspect before blaming the high-voltage battery? If I figure it out I wil…
MarketHauler673Community StarterAug 20, 20262022 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid XSECentral Jersey19 replies0 helpful Hybrid OwnershipQuestionCommunity Starter Car is used in a dusty environment and has pets in it regularly. I've read about battery cooling fans getting dirty. Is inspecting/cleaning it a reasonable preventive job or better left alone without…
NorthBuilder54Community StarterAug 14, 20262022 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid XSEDetroit19 replies0 helpful TransmissionBuying adviceCommunity Starter I get a light shudder at steady throttle around 35–45 mph. If I accelerate harder or lift off, it goes away. Trying to figure out whether this sounds more like torque-converter behavior, engine misfi…
TurboCamper51Community StarterAug 14, 20262022 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid XSEChicago5 replies0 helpful Car Audio & ElectronicsOwner reportCommunity Starter 2022 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid XSE, about 78,000 miles. System is quiet with the engine off, but a high-pitched whine follows RPM once running. Grounds look okay. What is the fastest isolation order for pow…
HybridDetailer875Community StarterAug 3, 20262022 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid XSECharlotte0 replies0 helpful Private-Party Buying & SellingBuying adviceCommunity Starter 2022 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid XSE, about 33,000 miles. I am selling a clean late-model car and have three options: trade it, take an instant cash offer, or list privately. How do you decide when the extra…
GarageWeekend176Community StarterAug 3, 20262022 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid XSESeattle14 replies0 helpful Pre-Purchase InspectionsQuestionCommunity Starter 2022 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid XSE, about 10,500 miles. Inspection found several real maintenance items but nothing catastrophic. I still like the car. Do you treat the shop estimate as a dollar-for-dollar…
ApexDIYer126Community StarterSep 15, 20252022 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid XSEBay Area0 replies0 helpful 2022 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid XSE, about 22,000 miles. Automakers keep moving basic controls between touchscreens and physical buttons depending on the generation. What controls do you absolutely want to r…
TrackDaily71Community StarterJul 25, 20262022 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid XSENYC / Long Island12 replies0 helpful Hybrid OwnershipOwner reportCommunity Starter Same commute and driver, but average MPG is down noticeably. Tires are properly inflated. What hybrid-specific data would you inspect before blaming the high-voltage battery? I am in Northern Virgini…
ColdStartDetailer962Community StarterJul 26, 20262022 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid XSENorthern Virginia6 replies0 helpful Car Audio & ElectronicsBuild journalCommunity Starter 2022 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid XSE, about 118,000 miles. System is clean with the engine off, but as soon as it starts I get a high-pitched whine that follows RPM. I already checked the obvious grounds. Wha…
EVNomad27Community StarterJul 26, 20262022 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid XSESeattle3 replies0 helpful Recalls & Safety IssuesDiscussionCommunity Starter News says my model year is involved, but the VIN lookup shows no open recall. Is that usually because only certain build ranges are affected, or can the databases lag?
TorqueGeekCommunity StarterJul 23, 20262022 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid XSEBaltimore6 replies0 helpful 2022 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid XSE, about 49,000 miles. The vehicle has relatively few miles but the coolant is several years old. I am trying to prioritize maintenance by actual risk. Would you replace bas…
HighwayDetailer589Community StarterJul 20, 20262022 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid XSEAustin3 replies0 helpful 2022 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid XSE, about 8,200 miles. Thinking about sending an oil sample in mostly to establish a baseline. For a normal street car, which numbers are actually useful over time and which…
NorthBuilder23Community StarterJun 2, 20262022 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid XSEConnecticut0 replies0 helpful Recalls & Safety IssuesDiagnostic helpCommunity Starter News says my model year is involved, but the VIN lookup shows no open recall. Is that usually because only certain build ranges are affected, or can the databases lag? I am in Portland.
WeekendGarageCommunity StarterJul 8, 20262022 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid XSEPortland8 replies0 helpful Pre-Purchase InspectionsBuying adviceCommunity Starter 2022 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid XSE, about 53,000 miles. I am paying an independent shop to inspect a used car. Besides a scan and putting it on a lift, what should I ask them to check so it is more than a q…
CanyonOwner442Community StarterJun 30, 20262022 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid XSEAustin4 replies0 helpful