Toyota RAV4 extended warranty
The Toyota RAV4 is an SUV offered with a gas engine, hybrid system or plug-in hybrid system. Here's what the factory warranty covers, what it leaves out and what to look for in a plan.
- BodySUV
- PowertrainGas engine, hybrid system, plug-in hybrid system
- StatusOn sale
Worth covering
Parts to check in a RAV4 plan
- EngineThe engine block, cylinder heads and the internally lubricated parts inside them: pistons, crankshaft, camshafts, timing chain, oil pump and valve train.
- TransmissionThe transmission case and internal parts, the torque converter, valve body and, on most plans, the transmission control module. Automatic, manual, CVT and dual-clutch units are all eligible.
- Hybrid and EV componentsThe inverter, electric drive motor, onboard charger, DC-DC converter and battery cooling pump.
How much factory warranty is left on your RAV4?
Estimate only, assuming the car was first sold early in its model year. Your in-service date is on your registration or available from a dealer.
Toyota RAV4 factory warranty
New Toyota vehicles typically come with basic coverage for 3 years or 36,000 miles and powertrain coverage for 5 years or 60,000 miles, whichever comes first. Coverage starts on the date the vehicle was first sold. Terms can differ by model year, so confirm yours in the warranty booklet or with a Toyota dealer.
Why body style matters
SUVs carry more weight than cars and many have all-wheel drive, which adds a transfer case or coupling, a rear differential and extra axle shafts. Power liftgates, third-row climate control and panoramic roofs add electrical parts that sit outside powertrain coverage.
Naturally aspirated gas engine
A conventional gas engine has no turbocharger, which removes one expensive part. The costly failures are internal: timing chain components, head gaskets, oil pumps and, on direct-injection engines, the high-pressure fuel pump. Powertrain-level plans cover these internally lubricated parts.
Hybrid system
A hybrid adds a high-voltage battery, an inverter, one or more motor-generators and an electric air-conditioning compressor. The hybrid battery usually has its own long factory warranty. Many extended plans exclude the battery but cover the inverter and motors, so read that section carefully.
Plug-in hybrid system
A plug-in hybrid has the parts of a gas car and of an electric car: engine, transmission, a larger battery, an onboard charger and a charge port. Ask specifically whether the onboard charger and high-voltage components are covered.
About Toyota
Toyota's reliability record keeps extended-coverage prices among the lowest. Hybrid batteries carry their own long factory warranty, but the rest of a hybrid follows the standard 3-year and 5-year terms.
Choose your coverage
Plan levels for the RAV4
The parts that make the car move, and the most expensive to replace.
Powertrain plus the major named systems.
Exclusionary coverage: everything except a short list of exclusions.
From the blog
Reading for Toyota RAV4 owners
- Brand guidesToyota Factory Warranty ExplainedToyota's factory warranty includes 3-year/36,000-mile basic and 5-year/60,000-mile powertrain coverage. See what each covers and what happens after.4 min read
- Repairs and costsTiming Chain Problems: Symptoms and CausesLearn the warning signs of a stretched or failing timing chain, what causes it, why repairs are labor-heavy, and how service contracts may treat it.4 min read
- Repairs and costsHead Gasket Failure ExplainedWhat a head gasket does, the warning signs of failure, why it happens, what repairs involve and how extended warranties often treat it.4 min read
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Toyota RAV4 eligible for extended coverage?
Eligibility depends on the vehicle's year and mileage, and each provider sets its own limits.
Which coverage level fits a Toyota RAV4?
If the gas engine and transmission are your main concern, a powertrain plan covers them. If you also want air conditioning, electrical parts and electronics covered, look at a mid-level or comprehensive plan.
How much does a Toyota RAV4 extended warranty cost?
Price depends on the model year, mileage, coverage level, deductible and your ZIP code. Request a quote with your details for an actual price.