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2021 Toyota RAV4 LE

$18,998

  • 114,256 miles
  • LE
  • Rochester, New York
  • VIN 2T3H1RFV3MC128162

60/100 suitability for First Car

Condition-adjusted · −10 for wear

The vehicle appears to be in excellent exterior condition with no visible issues.

Reviewed 0 interior and 1 exterior photos.

  • Rust ✓ · No visible rust.
  • Dents / body ✓ · No visible dents.
  • Interior ? · No interior photos in the listing.
  • Listing notes ✓
  • Mileage for age −10 · Excessive mileage for the age (114,256 mi over ~5 yr)

Estimated from listing photos; may miss hidden or un-photographed damage.

Listing data is provided by the source and may change or sell out. Price, insurance, repair and resale costs are not included in the score.

Full suitability report

First Car suitability

2021 Toyota RAV4

VIN on file

Confidence: High — 100% of the scoring weight is backed by data

Safety 90/100

4.5 / 5 NHTSA stars (averaged) weight 40%

Reliability Index 44/100

386 NHTSA complaints on record weight 30%

Fuel Economy 60/100

30 MPG combined (EPA) weight 10%

Recall Risk 75/100

1 recall on record weight 20%

The 2021 Toyota RAV4 has an overall suitability score of 70 out of 100 for a first car, with a high confidence level in the data used for scoring. Safety is a strong point for this vehicle, with a score of 90 out of 100, based on an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars from the NHTSA, and it carries the highest weight in the overall score at 40%. However, the reliability index is lower at 44 out of 100, influenced by 386 complaints recorded by the NHTSA, contributing 30% to the overall score.

In terms of fuel economy, the RAV4 scores 60 out of 100, with an EPA-rated 30 MPG combined, which accounts for 10% of the total score. The recall risk is moderate, with a score of 75 out of 100, based on one recall on record, and this factor contributes 20% to the overall score. This breakdown provides a comprehensive view of the vehicle's strengths and areas for consideration, particularly in safety and reliability, which are significant factors for first-time car buyers.

Recorded recalls (1)
  • AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION

Sources: NHTSA (safety ratings, complaints, recalls) and EPA (fuel economy). Suitability estimate only — does not include price, insurance, repair-cost or resale data.

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