2016 Toyota RAV4 Specifications

Specifications

2016 2017 2018

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Front Wheel (standard), AWD
Production Years for Series :	2016 - 2018
Weight :	3435 lbs \| 1558.09 kg
MPG City :	24
MPG Highway :	31
Introduced At :	2015 New York International Auto Show

Engine & Transmission

Inline 4 \| Twin-cam Dual VVT-i
Displacement :	2494 cc \| 152.2 cu in. \| 2.5 L.
Power :	178 HP (131.008 KW) @ 6000 RPM
Torque :	170 Ft-Lbs (230 NM) @ 4100 RPM
Bore :	3.5 in \| 90 mm.
Stroke :	3.9 in \| 98 mm.
Compression :	10.4:1
Valvetrain :	16 DOHC (4.0 valves per cylinder)
Direct Fuel Injection

Transmission:
6 Automatic ECT-i

Gear Ratios

1st Gear :	3.300
2nd Gear :	1.900
3rd Gear :	1.420
4th Gear :	1.000
5th Gear :	.0713
6th Gear :	.0608

Handling

Recall

Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Manufacturer	Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
NHTSA Campaign ID	23V734000
Summary	Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2013-2018 RAV4 vehicles. Certain replacement 12-volt batteries may not fit properly in the battery tray, allowing the battery to move and contact the hold-down bracket, possibly causing a short circuit.
Consequence	A battery short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy	Dealers will replace the battery clamp sub-assembly, battery tray, and positive terminal cover, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters, informing owners of the safety risk, were mailed December 8, 2023. Remedy parts are anticipated by June 2024. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 23TB13 and 23TA13.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Component	ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Manufacturer	Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Mfr Report Date	20151030
NHTSA Campaign ID	16V198000
Summary	Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2016 Toyota RAV4 vehicles manufactured October 30, 2015, to February 3, 2016, 2016 Lexus RX350 vehicles manufactured October 26, 2015, to February 8, 2016, and 2016 Lexus ES350 vehicles manufactured September 1, 2015, to February 29, 2016. These vehicles are equipped with an ABS actuator that may have a damaged O-ring which could result in improper brake fluid pressure control during ABS, Traction Control, or Stability Control activation. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 126, 'Electronic Stability Control Systems.'
Consequence	Insufficient brake fluid pressure may cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy	Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake actuator, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 4, 2016, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is G0I, GLC.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Component	EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Manufacturer	Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC
Mfr Report Date	20160128
NHTSA Campaign ID	16V236000
Summary	Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2016 Toyota Yaris, Rav4, Land Cruiser and 4Runner vehicles, and Scion FR-S, iM, and TC vehicles manufactured January 28, 2016, to March 14, 2016. The Load Carrying Capacity Modification Label may not reflect the correct added weight of the installed accessories. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, 'Tire Selection and Rims for Passenger Cars.'
Consequence	An incorrect label may result in the vehicle being overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy	SET will notify owners, and provide them a corrected label to be installed over the inaccurate label, free of charge. The recall began on June 3, 2016. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall is SET16A.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2016 Toyota RAV4? A: The 2016 Toyota RAV4 has a wheelbase size of 104.70 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 2016 Toyota RAV4? A: The 2016 Toyota RAV4 has a length of 179.90 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 2016 Toyota RAV4? A: The 2016 Toyota RAV4 has a width of 72.60 inches.

Q: How much headroom does the 2016 Toyota RAV4 have?A: The 2016 Toyota RAV4 has 39.80 inches of headroom.

Q: How much legroom does the 2016 Toyota RAV4 have?A: The 2016 Toyota RAV4 has legroom of 42.60 inches.

Q: What is the 2016 Toyota RAV4's towing capacity?A: The 2016 Toyota RAV4 has a towing capaicty of 1500.00 lbs.

Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2016 Toyota RAV4? A: The 2016 Toyota RAV4 was a SUV.

Q: What engine did the 2016 Toyota RAV4 have? A: The engine powering the 2016 Toyota RAV4 was a Inline 4 (2494 cc | 152.2 cu in. | 2.5 L.) with 178 HP (131.008 KW) @ 6000 RPM and 170 Ft-Lbs (230 NM) @ 4100 RPM.

Q: What transmission did the 2016 Toyota RAV4 have? A: The 2016 Toyota RAV4 had a 6 speed Automatic ECT-i gearbox.