Skoda Kodiaq or Toyota RAV4 for reliability?

Hi,

Currently driving a 212 Citroen C5 Aircross and looking to change to a 2023 or 2024 car. Have narrowed the search to the Toyota RAV4 or Skoda Kodiaq. Long term reliability over the next five years is important.

Which would you recommend please?

Niamh Neville (Dublin)

Jun 2025 Filed under: reliability

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Expert answer

Hi Niamh,

We'd never consider those cars to be rivals as the Kodiaq is so much larger inside, but if that's your shortlist, we can work with that.

The Kodiaq is a lovely car, but the RAV4 has the edge in terms of reliability. The Skoda isn't inherently unreliable, but Toyota has an exceptional reputation in that regard.

Nonetheless, I highly recommend you go and test drive both cars for as long as possible, as they drive in a hugely different manner. No point a car lasting forever if you don't actually like how it drives.

Do let us know how you get on.

Shane O' Donoghue - Complete Car Advisor