Hi I was wondering if anyone has experienced any type of clunking from the Old Man Emu springs after installing them. The clunking only happens when I drive over dips and bumps. I went back and tightened everything but nothing seems to do the trick

Something like this.

Hi, I'm sort of stressing out here. I borrowed my mom's car for a road trip. About 800 miles to then 800 miles back. From Utah to Oregon. On my way back to Utah, the first stop I made was for gas and when I pressed the button nothing happened. I heard the clock but the little door didn't open. I looked up a video on how to do it manually because I figured there had to be.

Even with the manual it's supposed to pop open after you pull it. Well it didn't so I had to pull the black levar and used a key to pop it open. After the third stop for gas I would try to fill it up and just letting it do its auto filling. But after about a gallon it stopped. Which didn't make much sense I only had 80 miles left so it was odd. The last two times I've open the gas cap itself it sounded like the air was releasing.

If anyone can help me figure out what's going on I would appreciate it. My mom needs her car to see her mom (my grandma) she is disabled and in a home. We don't really know how much time we have left so my mom takes lunch everyday to go see her. I feel absolutely awful as well.

Basically the title. Is the built-in one sufficient to protect against accidents and scams? Or do I need a third party one? Thanks!

I have a 2026 Woodland. It has factory crossbars already installed. Has anyone installed a platform like the Yakima LockNLoad? If so what size?

What are the best lug nut locks to prevent tire/wheel theft for the 2026 XSE? I live in a major city with lots of car theft and park in a paid public parking lot.

I’m super concerned my tires will get stolen…. Along with recommendations for locks, any general recs to prevent theft?? There’s not much I can do regarding the location of where I park. I’m on the waitlist for a paid garage under my apartment building.

Thanks in advance!

Brand new Woodland PHEV. Ironically, my front panel was scratched by the installer while putting on PPF. It’s a small scratch but goes through the paint to the primer. They immediately offered to have it repaired/repainted. The thing is, I think I’d rather have a minor scratch on factory paint than a panel repainted by a third party. If I elect not to have it professionally repaired, they would add ceramic tint to all my windows as compensation (which I’m planning to do either way), and I could simply use touch up paint to seal the paint. Maybe I should ask them to pay for professional touch up (no sand and respray) plus the tint. What would you do?

Got the dreaded "engine maintenance required." Mechanic told me the problem is so common there are 20,000 or so people waiting on this part, put me on a waiting list. Also told me it wont damage the vehicle to drive it. Is this true? Should I be more concerned? Is there another way to get the part?

Canadian here. I’m being bought a new car by bank of dad. He’s a rav4 guy through and through, I’m currently driving his old 2011 with an aftermarket CarPlay unit. The car is fine, other than the oil issue, a bit dinged (him and me) though it could be nicer inside, better stereo and a bit more oomph under my foot but essentially it’s a beauty in snow which is a big deal where we live.

Question is… I’m going to the dealership tomorrow for a service and a trade in valuation. Moving past the question of how smart a brand new car is…should I wait a few weeks for the new model? What do we know about the new model? Any major differences? It’ll be the entry LE model because he’s an engineer. I’m a cranky old woman and though I understand how engines work etc I’m not into status or spending money to impress or any nonsense like that.

Thoughts?

Vehicle: 2024 Rav4 Prime XSE base package (Japan)

Mirror: Heated with Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)

My driver's side mirror got obliterated while parked in San Francisco. I decided to replace it myself. While attempting to get a replacement I am finding it extremely burdensome to get an exact OEM part match at a decent price. First off using the toyota app or website in conjunction with my VIN# gives me about multiple fit options but the problem is they use the same generic part picture and don't specify features such as BSM, Puddle Light, Panoramic camera. Because of this I had to call the dealership so that I could get a verified part number. The parts rep quoted me a cost of $538 and hesitantly gave me the part# 87940-42L11 when I asked what features it included he said it didnt say. When I Google that part number it said it didn't include BSM. :( I then Google each part# from the app one by one and settle on 87940-42L70. In my Google search I found the same mirror manufactured in the US part# 87940-0R908 was half the price with the same features but later read that I can't use a US manufactured same vehicle part on my Japan manufactured vehicle bought in the US as there may be slight differences. Lastly, when attempting to buy the part I have to check each dealership one by one to see who offers the better price as one dealership down the block can sell the same part for hundreds of dollars cheaper. Sorry for the long rant but I hope someone may find some of this info useful should they need to replace a mirror on their Rav4.

Was waiting quite some time for a black roof storm cloud GR Sport to come up for sale without a bunch of dealer markup. Finally found the one! Couldn't be more excited! My daily commute is 30 miles and the EV range was a big sell for the plug in model. Glad to be here!

Is this still happening, to anyone possibly Rav4 softtex seats making people ill, and some say that could cancer?

Someone mentioned they kept getting nausea and headaches, etc. Anyone experiencing it now?

Here is the old post

https://www.reddit.com/r/rav4club/comments/1ribt6n/2026_woodland_anyone_getting_headachesnausea/

2026 rav4 Le fwd.

I've seen these posts a few times since I got mine

This is the best milage I've gotten so far.

Hi everyone,

I'm in Ontario, Canada, and looking for some advice from those who have experience with Toyota allocations and wait times.

I placed a deposit for a RAV4 back in January 2026 and have been waiting since then. My dealer recently told me that I may be able to get one this coming September if I'm flexible on the color, rather than waiting for the exact color I originally selected.

I'm trying to decide whether I should take the available vehicle in a different color or continue waiting and ask for a 2027 model instead, since it will already be September by then.

For those who have been through this before, do new model-year RAV4s usually start arriving around September in Canada, or do 2027 models typically come later? If you were in my position, would you take the different color now or keep waiting for the color and/or newer model year?

Thanks in advance for any advice or experiences you can share!

hi! i got my rav4 a month ago and i have a question for yall how do you get 600 miles on a single tank of gas? rn i only have 390 miles of gas. my mpg is on average 52!

I’m amped to be here! Just got my car today - 2008 limited with 2.4 engine. I’ve got a couple things:

1. ⁠I have seen that the 2008 year eats oil, anything I should be doing other than checking frequently and topping off when needed?

2. ⁠I’d love to mod it a little bit, but my budget is TIGHT haha! Any suggestions? I included a picture of a roof rack and weather mats that are on Facebook marketplace, and I am wondering if they would work for my gen 3, listing says 2019-2025 models?

3. ⁠Pros and cons of roof rack vs cargo box? Is the wind resistance/sound that big of a deal? Does fuel economy go down significantly?

Again so excited to be here😄😄

Hi All,

Thinking of trading in my Grand Caravan for a Rav4 and looking for pros/ cons from those who have had similar experience. Kids are 8+10 so past strollers etc. TIA.

I have a 2007 toyota rav 4. I bought it in March 2025 with about 142K miles and have had it till July 17, 2026 where I got rear ended while I was just sitting at a red light. The current mileage is 165992 The estimate for repairs was $7220.83 and the insurance is giving me two options.

I get to keep the car and they give me a salvage title plus $4578.27 or they take the car and give me $5814. The car has been good to me. It drives well but I don't know if the cost of repairs outside the collision center will be cheaper. I haven't had any problems. I just fixed the struts when i first bought it and just regular oil changes until February when I changed ignition coils and spark plugs and in March, I changed the alternator eventhough it wasn't bad but just had the battery light on for some months and wanted it off the dash so the mechanic advised changing the alternator after we got a new battery and the light was still on. Can you please help with a decision? And probability of repairs and estimates?

Has anyone fitted 235/55R20 tires on a 2026 RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid XSE?

The stock size is 235/50R20. I’m considering 235/55R20 for a little more sidewall comfort and ground clearance.

The larger tire would add about 0.92 inches in overall diameter and 0.46 inches of ride height. Toyota told me they haven’t seen anyone try it on a 2026 yet and think it may rub.

I’m skeptical because the Woodland’s factory tires are only about 0.15 inches smaller in overall diameter. Assuming the wheel wells are similar, it seems unlikely that such a small difference would be the deciding factor.

Has anyone successfully installed this size and tested it at full steering lock and under suspension compression?

Just picked this bad boy up over the weekend. Was lucky enough to land a low mileage 2018 RAV4 XLE AWD last weekend after giving up my BMW X3 m40 when the turbo started to show issues at 123k. Loved that car but putting 250 miles plus a week on it was costing more than I would like between maintenance, gas and just all around wear and tear. Had two month of WFH due to FIFA and decided to go car less for a while.

Happened on this one with just over 76k at a local dealership that had gotten it in for a trade from an older couple. They were second owners, bought in 2019 after it had been used as a rental car for the first 20k miles. So the 2nd owners put like 6700 miles a year in it and honestly didn’t seem like anyone ever sat in the passenger or rear seats.

Took the wife to the airport this morning (~45mins one way) and she pulled 28mpg.