r/ToyotaRAV4

Has anyone replaced the windshield of a 5th gen RAV4 at a third-party shop?

I’m being quoted $1,600 at the dealership, but only about $500 at independent shops. The dealer claims the higher price is because the front camera/sensor system needs to be calibrated after the new glass is installed.

If you have replaced your front windshield at a local, independent shop, please share your experience:

Did you have any issues with the camera, lane assist, or rain sensors afterward?

Did the independent shop handle the calibration for you? Or was the windshield installed without being calibrated at all?

If you did run into problems, please share your experience.

Would great appreciate some feedback

I'm honestly just overwhelmed with life rn and choosing between 6 different winter tire options is a bit much. What are your favourite winter tires?
If it matters, I'm in Canada and don't drive much (~10k/year). I'm in Alberta and definitely need/am getting winter tires, it makes a big difference on bad days. I had Bridgestone Blizzak last time, they travelled a bit. I don't think I want studded, just from the noise it produces.

Thanks for your input!!

2023 RAV4 XLE, push button start, remote start through the Toyota app. Two intermittent issues.

1. Won't start after a remote start
I remote start from the app (10 min run). When I get in, either during the 10 minutes or after it times out, sometimes it won't start. Dash says press brake and push start, I do exactly that, nothing happens. Maybe 8 or 9 times out of 100.

Only workaround I've found: get out, remote start again from the app, open the door (which shuts it off), close the door, lock it, unlock it, get back in. Then it starts normally.

2. Driver door won't open while idling (manual start, not remote)
I start it normally and let it idle 5 to 10 min before driving. I get out, close the door, don't lock it, and keep the fob in my pocket (battery is not the issue here). When I come back, every door opens except the driver door.

Anyone seen either of these? Known software update, dealer fix, or a setting I'm missing?

Note: I visit dealer in every 5-8 K miles, ask for any issue to be fixed kinda annoying.

I have a 2026 RAV4 and was trying to connect an old iPod but wasn't having luck. After reading rec's on here and elsewhere I realized I needed to transfer all of my old MP3s to a newer flash drive (got a Lexar 64GB USB 3.2 Gen 1), which I did and have ~10GB to spare. However, for some reason the RAV is only showing songs that start with 'A'. I confirmed that all files transferred, which has thousands of songs starting with different letters than that. I'm stumped. Any thoughts?

Hello!

I am looking for replacement lug nuts for my Toyota 2018 rav 4, I was quoted $150 for replacement.

As far as I know I have toyota wheels (they have the Toyota logo) but I couldn't find any specifications in my owners manual.

AI is suggesting M12x1.5 mag style with flat washer seat but I definitely want to verify before trusting it.

Thank you for any information

I put down a deposit for a Canada-built RAV4 Limited and got an allocation with a Sept 24 build date and estimated delivery between Sept 25–Oct 10. I live in the Midwest.
My dealer still has no update and says even the build status hasn’t updated. However, SmartPath shows my car as “Sales Pending” and “In Transit.”
How long did it actually take for your RAV4 to arrive after the build date? Should I just wait, or is there anything else I can do to get an ETA?

We’re looking to buy this car and wondering how much negotiating room we have. I’ve gotten quotes from 5 dealerships and it looks like we could negotiate down the dealer (documentation) fees but not much more. In our area the vehicle has to be ordered in and they appear to be in high demand. We need the following accessories: cross bars, hitch, winter tires and rims. We would probably pay cash