Cabin Noise on the 2022 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Is Too Subjective

I have a 2021 Rav4 XLE CONVIENCE and I love it. I do not find it to be loud at all. I go on the highway often and I never even noticed any noise. Compared to other compact SUV's I think this ome is very quiet and has a very comfortable ride!

The noise issues are really more related to the use of a CVT, not that it's a hybrid per se. It causes a disconnect between speed and engine rpm you don't get with a standard automatic transmission. That, in turn, causes the engine to really boom on some cars. I found the RAV 4 hybrid to be noisy on the highway. It was objectional on a test drive, and I knew it would grate on me if I owned it. Bought a Tucson hybrid instead. THAT is a quiet car and a pleasure to drive. Would have got a bit better fuel economy in the RAV 4 hybrid, though.

On our 5th Rav 4 since 1997. First hybrid. I can assure everyone that the hybrid is MUCH quieter than the gas only version. Also ridiculously smoother.

Wow, there are tons of sound measurement apps in the playstore. None of the genius's referenced in the article actually measured the sound level? Worthless article...

Bought my first Toyota ever. It’s a 2022 hybrid le highlander and I think the cabin noise is to loud. Dealer says never have heard complaints before. Love the vehicle except the wind noise

Bought my first Toyota ever. It’s a 2022 hybrid le highlander and I think the cabin noise is to loud. Dealer says never have heard complaints before. Love the vehicle except the wind noise

I have a Toyota Corolla Hybrid ZR sports. I know it it not a RAV but I am absolutely besotted with my new car. It is so quiet I can’t believe it. In fact a friend of mine purchased a RAV 4 because my car was so quiet and loves it.

All auto manufacturers should report cabin sound level in decibels at 40mph ((busy local street) and 70 mph (US highway) using OEM tires. Like dishwashers, this practice will reduce subjective analysis. My 2015 RAV4 Hybrid is too loud at 70 mph but that's because I speak too softly while driving.

My 2019 Corolla Hybrid is not noisy at all...just road noise on Highway Driving. Di quiet in town. Love it.

I've had a 2020 LE that got totalled so I ended up buying a 21 PHV Rav4. Of course there's lots of noise on the highway, Its still just Rav4, my wifes NX version is about 500lbs heavier, worse gas mileage and slower. It's much quieter though, and more expensive.. why are people complaining about an economy level vehicle. Also you shouldn't start an online article with don't believe everything you see online.

If you want a quiet interior for a similar hybrid SUV, look at the Hyundai Tucson. It couples a 6 speed automatic transmission with the hybrid drivetrain. The RAV4 gets a few MPG more than the Tucson, but the Tucson is awesome to drive.

Was so excited to get a 2022 Hybid rav4 . Even the wait time (6 ) months could not deter me . Until ……we took it for a test drive . Yikes whole car sounded loud . Felt all bumps in road . Test drove a VW Tiguan later the same day . Omg what a difference. Bought it and love it . Yes not a hybrid but so much more for similar $. Was driving a Ford Escape prior .

I have a '22 Highlander Limited and it does have a lot of wind noise as well noisy.tires. The noise becomes a lot more pronounced on rough road surfaces - concrete worn with spike tire damage and old blacktop. On new paving sections, the noise level is much lower. Other than that, it is a great car with not too horrible gas mileage.

Trust me—it is loud! The road noise coming from the wheel wells, specifically, is almost intolerably loud on my ‘22 RAV4 hybrid XLE Premium AWD. I expected better from Toyota. Will I keep the car? Probably…it’s a great car otherwise. I’m getting 43.1 mpg! But if you are buying the car with a priority on a quiet ride, forget it. Go elsewhere.

Thanks for this article! I bought a Lexus RX300 the first year it came out; smooth, quiet ride. When the RX400h was released in 2006, I bought that and drove it for 16 gloriously smooth, quiet, delicious years. Then went to a 2022 NX350h and the noise was unbearable! Road noise plus noise coming from near/around the windshield. I could not drown it out with music---drove me to distraction! After just 2 months, I am trading it in. (Noise not the only issue; it is, to me, not a Lexus in terms of noise, comfort---the head rests tilt forward and hit you!---or several other measures. Very disappointed in it.) I've driven Lexus for 20+ years and am a devoted, loyal fan, but that NX350h is not for me! I never quite understood men's love affairs with cars till I drove a Lexus; now, I completely get it! Was looking at the RAV4 hybrid, but will give it a pass thanks to this article.

I just sold my 2019 Rav4 Hybrid XLE, mainly because of the noise level. It's especially loud in the back seats. The road noise makes it hard to even have a proper conversation in the back seats. I bought a 2022 Venza and although both cars are similar, the Venza is quieter inside. I think Toyota didn't insulate the Rav4 or many of the economy hybrid models to keep the weight down and to improve the gas mileage. The Venza is heavier than the Rav4, probably because it has better insulation.

I have a 2022 Toyota Rav 4 hybrid and it's not the hybrid system that makes the noise, its the door seals. I took it in to get it looked at and they said theres nothing wrong with the seals but it is louder than the chevy Cruze that the rav 4 replaced replaced. I figure for 32 grand the cabin should be a lot quieter, i mean how much extra is some decent seals ill gladly pay it..i might look at mazda as my next car if this issue isn't remedied ..🤷

I have a 2023 RAV4 XSE Hybrid and the road and wind noise has driven me to do a number of sound deadening upgrades to it DIY. Too expensive to pay someone else. So far I have added Second Skin Damplifier Pro and Megazorbe sound absorbing foam to the 4 doors, added Damplifier Pro and Spectrum to the wheel wells underneath the wheel well liners, and added Damplifier Pro and Spectrum to the tire carrier well. I have also added secondary weather stripping on all 4 passenger doors. Honestly, before I ever buy another vehicle, I will run a sound level test at 75 to 80 mph before I consider buying. I also added foam underneath the larger window seal at the back of the driver and front passenger windows to help cut the noise. Oddly enough, I went from a 2022 RAV4 XSE Hybrid to the 2023 model and the road/wind noise is significantly worse. The 2023 is riding on Michelin Primacy tires.

My readings have gone from 75 to 76 db without treatment (average LAeq) to 71 to 72db. Window noise at each window opening is still too loud and road noise is also still too loud. I saw where someone got the dealer to replace the window seal correcting the problem so I am wondering if the factory seals are simply not as good.

My next steps with this car to make it better will be to pull the carpet up and put soundskin (the three layer which has the butyl, foil, and closed cell foam) under a good bit of the carpeted area and up towards the fire walls. With the work that I have done so far, I honestly expected to be solidly sub-70db so something else is going on with this vehicle. If my next round of DIY does not correct it, I may upset my spouse by trading for something else. I love everything about this Toyota except for the cabin noise (road and wind). Fuel mileage I routinely get mid-40's in rush hour traffic though the mileage drops off pretty quickly above a sustained 75 mph especially when fighting a headwind.