Chevrolet Tahoe vs Toyota RAV4
The Toyota RAV4 is more fuel-efficient at 23 MPG combined, against 17 MPG for the Chevrolet Tahoe. At EPA assumptions that is about $1,050 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Chevrolet Tahoe | Toyota RAV4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 1,533 | 1,241 |
| Most reported problem | Air bags | Steering |
| Crashes and fires | 32 and 34 | 72 and 56 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 79,000 miles | 65,000 miles |
| Recalls | 4 | 14 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 17 MPG | 23 MPG |
| City and highway | 14 and 20 | 21 and 27 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $3,950 | $2,900 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 1,533 complaints for the Chevrolet Tahoe and 1,241 for the Toyota RAV4. Complaint counts depend heavily on how many of each vehicle were sold, so a higher count does not by itself mean a less reliable car.
Safety recalls on file: 4 for the Chevrolet Tahoe, 14 for the Toyota RAV4.