Battery dead on 2020 Rav4 XLE: how to fix?

Asked by SadRav4 Jul 31, 2020 at 12:58 AM about the 2020 Toyota RAV4 XLE FWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I have a 2020 Rav4 XLE with about 3,000 mileage. The car battery has died
twice. The first time it happened, I jump started the car. The second time, I
took the car to the dealer but they said there was nothing wrong with the car.
I don't understand why a new car would be having these battery problems.
Has anyone had any similar problems and have suggestions on how to
resolve the issue?

4 Answers

There is another thread regarding this issue. https://www.cargurus.com/Cars/Discussion- t89232_ds1107556

2 people found this helpful.
1,845

I work roadside assistance and have come across 2 similar cases. One with only 1640 miles and the other with 2400 miles. In both instances it was a very hot day and a cool night. I think that the battery terminals are contracting just enough to lose the battery connection. I haven't come across a third specimen yet to tighten the terminals before the jumpstart. Will keep u posted.

1 people found this helpful.
5

It just happened to my wife's 2020 Rav4 with less than 2000 miles. Battery is down to 7 volts. Will be calling the dealer. In the meantime wife have to call taxi. I tried a one of those little jumpers and that did not work, even though i used it to start my 6 cylinder Maxima.

20

Hi, was wondering if Toyota ever fixed your dead battery issue. I brought my car in for 10 000 mile service, gas tank replacement and software update. Got home and 1 hour later car wouldn't start. Tow truck drive had to jump start it and is towing it to dealer. Thanks.

Your Answer:

RAV4

Looking for a Used RAV4 in your area?

CarGurus has 2,089 nationwide RAV4 listings starting at $3,888.

Postal Code:

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    CHARLES DEFAZIO
    Reputation
    4,850
  • #2
    Evie Hunt
    Reputation
    4,260
  • #3
    kathymay22
    Reputation
    3,370
View All

Find great deals from top-rated dealers

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Honda CR-V
99 Great Deals out of 3,843 listings starting at $1,795
Used Toyota RAV4 Hybrid
23 Great Deals out of 675 listings starting at $15,995
Used Toyota Highlander
32 Great Deals out of 737 listings starting at $2,495
Used Toyota Camry
48 Great Deals out of 979 listings starting at $2,212
Used Toyota 4Runner
12 Great Deals out of 309 listings starting at $9,700
Used Toyota Tacoma
57 Great Deals out of 1,080 listings starting at $8,708
Used Mazda CX-5
61 Great Deals out of 2,596 listings starting at $5,495
Used Toyota Corolla
122 Great Deals out of 1,994 listings starting at $2,795
Used Lexus RX
38 Great Deals out of 858 listings starting at $3,995
Used Subaru Forester
22 Great Deals out of 1,056 listings starting at $2,695
Used Honda Accord
43 Great Deals out of 907 listings starting at $1,599
Used Nissan Rogue
134 Great Deals out of 5,409 listings starting at $807
Used Honda Civic
176 Great Deals out of 3,690 listings starting at $1,995
Used Honda Pilot
45 Great Deals out of 1,256 listings starting at $4,495

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.