Customer Reviews

Metra 95-8242G Dash Kit

I used this with a Pioneer DMH-2000NEX. The trim piece required modification with flush cutters to fit the radio in. It was a few millimeters too tight on the inside around the radio. Otherwise it looks good and matches my dash.

Have questions for
?

Crutchfield response on

Nice fit and finish

When the OEM head unit in my friend's 2015 RAV4 died, they reached out to me to help them select a replacement. They picked out what they wanted so now it is my job to get it in the dash. I had most of the parts needed to connect it up. I didn't have the dash kit so I came to Crutchfield, like I always do, to pick up the final piece of the puzzle.

Have questions for
?

Crutchfield response on

This kit ruined my install

I love Crutchfield but I hate this kit. Spent 5 hours yesterday on a basic RAV4 install and 4 of them were wasted on this piece. Vague/incorrect instructions. The cheapest plastic used for the mounting brackets, which flex and shift with any screw pressure. No clips, you literally have to pry off the old ones. A laughable trial and error process to figure out which screw holes to use - none of the ones on the Pioneer W3000NEX were obvious matches, and there is no way to line it up without bolting the thing in and snapping it on. You just have to guess. I tried half a dozen and the closest I got left a 1mm gap on the already recessed opening. I finally gave up and ordered a Scosche unit to replace it. (On top of all that, the Metra color match is wrong and it costs nearly twice as much as the Scosche.) Left wondering how the best company in the business is recommending such an inadequate piece of essential kit.

Have questions for
?

Crutchfield response on 4/8/2025

We were sorry to learn of Noah's installation difficulties. Our Customer Support specialist, Jamie, reached out to him to follow up. If you encounter a problem with anything you purchase from Crutchfield, it's important to contact our Customer Support or Tech Support teams right away. They can help you solve the problem or set up a return within 60 days of purchase.

Metra 95-8242G Dash Kit

Perfect fit and looks good

Have questions for
?

Crutchfield response on

Good color match, but alignment needs trial/error

Good match in size and color to my RAV4. The brackets have lots of holes to choose from, and it was a bit of trial and error to find which ones worked best so that no gaps were present between the radio and dash and trim. The brackets are plastic, but they seem plenty strong.

Have questions for
?

Crutchfield response on

Not Great

Instructions were not great, and it was not stated that you had to reuse the clips on the factory radio to get the frame to click into the dash. The screen also fits too low in the frame and is not ideal with a volume knob. The usb cover can barely open with the frame edge.

Have questions for
?

Crutchfield response on

Nice

Looks and fits great in dash.

Have questions for
?

Crutchfield response on

Perfect fit!

This was a perfect fit for my install. It fit perfectly and was a super easy install. I worried I might have to pull the stereo to install but all I had to do was pop the trim and attach it and put trim back on. Highly recommend for quality and ease of install.

Have questions for
?

Crutchfield response on

Dash Mount Kit

Dash kit fit perfect and matched the vehicle dash color perfectly. Fits nice and tight and flush.

Have questions for
?

Crutchfield response on

Metra 95-8242G Dash Kit

Great product that looks OEM. Only down sides that concerns me is the mounts are plastic ( I hope that they don't break and wonder if I should have tried the factory mounts that are metal.

Have questions for
?

Crutchfield response on

Metra 95-8242G Dash Kit

Dash kit perfectly matches the rest of the vehicle, fits radio perfectly

Have questions for
?

Crutchfield response on

Flimsy but held

Does the job. Plastic is flimsy and price reflects that. Definitely not top quality but did the job

Have questions for
?

Crutchfield response on

Metra 95-8242G Dash Kit

Fits very well and looks pretty close to factory. Only complaint is this kit makes you reuse oem clips that tend to break so you have to be careful when removing factory radio.

Have questions for
?

Crutchfield response on

Metra 95-8242G Dash Kit

Fit perfectly and looks great!

Have questions for
?

Crutchfield response on

Metra 95-8242G Dash Kit

Easy to use. Color match to the interior gray is spot on for the 2015 Toyota Rav4 I have. Only con is everything is plastic. Installed with dashboard trim it seems to fit snuggly in place.

Have questions for
?

Crutchfield response on

Flimsy

Great flush look but the bracket itself is quite flimsy and moves out of place when you secure it with metal bolts. It makes it hard to perfectly align the radio in the opening. Used to install a new Alpine in a 2016 RAV4.

Have questions for
?

Crutchfield response on

Metra 95-8242G Dash Kit

Great product, fits exact!

Have questions for
?

Crutchfield response on

Metra 95-8242G Dash Kit

Great kit, looks factory

Have questions for
?

Crutchfield response on

Seemless Dash Kit

Old and new shown. Looks like a factory install. Wife said the same.

Have questions for
?

Crutchfield response on

Metra 95-8242G Dash Kit

While it basically worked, it's very flexy, unlike the original mount, and the fit around the border of the radio has a gap in it that I'm sure will accrue dust. Two areas where the instructions could be improved: larger picture for which holes to use for the mounts (the radio and plastic mounts have several), some suggestion on how "deep" to install these. The sheet shows an implied gap between the edge of the side-mount and the radio cover, but it really needed to be flush.

Have questions for
?

Crutchfield response on

Metra 95-8242G Dash Kit

I love this frame. It's got a great feel to it, a nice textured matte, and holds my Sony head unit beautifully

Have questions for
?

Crutchfield response on

Dash kit

Fit like a dream, you wouldn't know it was after market

Have questions for
?

Crutchfield response on

Metra 95-8242G Dash Kit

While the frame was good they included two left hand arms in the package. However Crutchfield stepped up and sent me a new unit at no cost.

Have questions for
?

Crutchfield response on

Metra 95-8242G Dash Kit

Fits perfectly. Looks like it came from the factory.

Have questions for
?

Crutchfield response on

Metra 95-8242G Dash Kit

Excellent fitting for 2017 Toyota rav4

Have questions for
?

Crutchfield response on

Metra 95-8242G Dash Kit

My experience. the product is just ok. The radio frame parts appeared to be packaged fine. The radio frame part was damaged at the lower left corner by the car vent. Was able to still use the frame but had to slightly straighten the plastic corner to fit. The assembly instructions were not ideal for mounting brackets to the radio. Was confused on what screws to use.. factory or supplied screws? Was able to figure out by trial/ error.

Have questions for
?

Crutchfield response on

Metra 95-8242G Dash Kit

Brackets are flimsy and bend easily. Also not a fan of the recessed portion around the opening with no bezel inserts available.

Have questions for
?

Crutchfield response on

Metra 95-8242G Dash Kit

Radio looks factory with this kit

Have questions for
?

Crutchfield response on

Looks just like factory stock

Great trim panel; matches the Rav4 interior exactly and makes the new radio look like a factory install.

Have questions for
?

Crutchfield response on

Moves around

The mount is really flimsy. Not really clear that you need the press fit ends from the factory unit to be able to install it.

Have questions for
?

Crutchfield response on

Awesome Looks

Looks great in my dash, almost stock!

Have questions for
?

Crutchfield response on

Metra 95-8242G Dash Kit

Great match for color and fit.

Have questions for
?

Crutchfield response on

Metra 95-8242G Dash Kit

Very clean looking. Really can't tell it's not factory

Have questions for
?

Crutchfield response on

Cheap plastic, poor fit

Flimsy plastic. And it doesn't even come with the cheap fasteners- you have to take those off your old radio mount and move them to this one. In addition, there's no way to attach the mount directly to the radio body as the factory radio does- meaning you have to get the radio in place in the car, bolted in, then pop this on tip. Except then you see that the opening is bigger than the radio faceplate and there's a tiny gap all the way around. To be fair, not sure if that's a problem with the head unit or the mount, but being able to attach this face plate to the radio before popping it into the car would have let me at least align it better. On top of all that, the cheap plastic broke and since there are no other options for my 2016 Rav4, I have to buy it again. I would have loved to pay a little more for quality- something sturdy and metal from the start rather than having to buy this cheap junk twice.

Have questions for
?

Crutchfield response on 2/14/2022

Once we saw this review, our Tech Support specialist, AJ, reached out to this customer to issue a refund. If you encounter a problem with anything you purchase from Crutchfield, it's important to contact our Customer Support or Tech Support teams right away. They can help you solve the problem or set up a return within 60 days of purchase.

Metra 95-8242G Dash Kit

Fit perfectly

Have questions for
?

Crutchfield response on

Metra 95-8242G Dash Kit

Fit perfectly in my dash

Have questions for
?

Crutchfield response on

Perfect X 3

Perfect fit, perfect color, perfect compliment to my cars Dash

Have questions for
?

Crutchfield response on

Plastic

It's all plastic except for the screws. It fits with some messing around to find the sweet spot in the mounting holes. Thankfully, it has lots of options so it's 100% doable.

Have questions for
?

Crutchfield response on

Not quite up to Crutchfield standards

A little below Crutchfield standards, rather flimsy construction and color doesn't quite match up, also few gaps around screen. Instructions left a little guesswork for both me and the Crutchfield tech as to which screw holes lined up the best. Tightening the bolts deforms the plastic and looks like it might break any minute (but it hasn't yet). Time will tell if it holds, starts to rattle/shift or breaks.

Have questions for
?

Crutchfield response on

Perfect fit on 2013 Rav 4

Super simple to install and fits perfectly. Save the barbed tabs from your original dash piece, they fit onto this kit.

Have questions for
?

Crutchfield response on

10/10

This looks great in my RAV4 2017. You can't even tell that it's a replacement piece. I love it. If you need a new piece for your radio this is the one to get. Color matches perfect and goes with almost any color. Easy install and sits flush with the card no gaps what's so ever.

Have questions for
?

Crutchfield response on

Metra 95-8242G Dash Kit

Fits perfectly keeps the OEM look

Have questions for
?

Crutchfield response on

Not so great for 2017 Rav4.

While this does fit my 2017 RAV4, the brackets seem a little flimsy. Just use the ones from the factory stereo. The dash piece does not allow for the face to open for cd's or DVD's. I will trim it a bit to see if that works.

Have questions for
?

Crutchfield response on

Metra 95-8242G Dash Kit

Good quality. Does not unclude camera.

Have questions for
?

Crutchfield response on

Perfect color and fit

It fit perfectly in my 2014 RAV4 after the factory unit died. The color matched prefect with the other black and silver accents in the car. The only thing that I though was wrong was the piece that goes around the actual unit. It was really loose but it was my fault since I forgot to remove the clips on the old factory piece and transfer it to the new one. Once I did that it snapped tightly in place.

Have questions for
?

Crutchfield response on

Metra 95-8242G Dash Kit

Good wiring harness kept all factory controls. Could use a little better detail to instructions. The mounting brackets are very flimsy though. Radio bounces around when you hit bumps.

Have questions for
?

Crutchfield response on

High Quality Product

Excellent high quality product vs. the crap on that other site that starts with a AM

Have questions for
?

Crutchfield response on

Metra 95-8242G Dash Kit

Great fit Very easy installation.

Have questions for
?

Crutchfield response on

uninformed opinion :)

Seems fine, matches the color well on our RAV4. This piece was backordered, though, so we ended up buying a different Dash Kit so we could install our receiver. The other Dash Kit we ordered came with metal brackets that hold the receiver in place that definitely seem more sturdy than this kit's plastic brackets, but again, we didn't actually use this, so maybe it's completely fine.

Have questions for
?

Crutchfield response on

Metra 95-8242G Dash Kit

fit exactly as it should

Have questions for
?

Crutchfield response on

Metra 95-8242G Dash Kit

Kit looks seamless in the car! Looks like it came from the factory for our new Kenwood iCarplay unit.

Have questions for
?

Crutchfield response on

Color not even close.

Fits well but the mounting bracket is a pretty cheap plastic and the color doesn't match the interior at all.

Have questions for
?

Crutchfield response on

Metra 95-8242G Dash Kit

Great fit but this is not factory color of the RAV4. If this was black it would fit better with the factory interior. Having vents on either side that are black this piece stands out.

Have questions for
?

Crutchfield response on

Great product

This product was very easy to use and installed for my first time doing the installation on my own:

Have questions for
?

Crutchfield response on

Very professional installation kit. Looks amazing!

This dash kit looks incredible in our 2014 Rav4. The trim matches perfectly. The installation looks professional, and you would think it came from the factory.

Have questions for
?

Crutchfield response on

Metra 95-8242G Dash Kit

Fit the way it was suppose to fit.

Have questions for
?

Crutchfield response on

Metra 95-8242G Dash Kit

Not built very sturdy. I ended up purchasing a different dash kit. Color didn't match very well

Have questions for
?

Crutchfield response on

Metra 95-8242G Dash Kit

Fit and look is awesome

Have questions for
?

Crutchfield response on

I was disappointed

This works, but all the mounting brackets are plastic and require that you you the clip from the factory radio. In addition, the color match is not on with the dash and it feels pretty cheap overall. After installing this and not liking it I ordered the Scosche mount and it was much nicer. Color match was spot on and the brackets are metal. I will not be returning this because it is open and I am not even sure I can find every part it came with, but I won't order Metra again. Sorry I spent and wasted the money on it.

Have questions for
?

Crutchfield response on 2/5/2020

Once we saw this review, our Customer Support specialist, Susan, reached out to Andrew to refund him for this kit. If you encounter a problem with anything you purchase from Crutchfield, it's important to contact our Customer Support or Tech Support teams right away.

Definitely will try to find a better aftermarket frame

The color of the frame didn't really match with the charcoal or black plastics my 2018 Rav4. The plastic bent really easily when I tried to screw in the unit. Had to push on the ends of the plastic to prevent it from moving.

Have questions for
?

Crutchfield response on

Fit is excellent, color is great. Mounting brackets are a little soft

Dash bezel is a good match for the OEM dash color, but the mounting brackets that attach to the radio are soft plastic that "give" when the screws are tightened, even moderately. I would have preferred spending a few dollars more for the mounting brackets to be a stiffer polymer, or even metal. It wasn't a big deal, since the Sony radio I installed weighs a few ounces, compared to the pounds that the OEM radio weighed.

Have questions for
?

Crutchfield response on

Metra 95-8242G Dash Kit

Color match and fit was good. Instructions were not clear as to mounting screws to use and hole locations. In fact could only use 2 screws per side to obtain proper fit

Have questions for
?

Crutchfield response on

Metra 95-8242G Dash Kit

Solid and was a great fit for my Toyota 2013 Rav 4. I didn't use the brackets but rather just put the ones from the factory radio onto the receiver I bought and it worked fine.

Have questions for
?

Crutchfield response on

Metra 95-8242G Dash Kit

My advice....call Joe with any questions as your wiring the Kit together. Joe is the best!

Have questions for
?

Crutchfield response on

Metra 95-8242G Dash Kit

Did what it's supposed to do, I didn't like assembling it though. Small screws to attach 4 legs. Also when tightening in car I found its best to hold legs in place as you tighten the bolts. None of this is a deal breaker though. Unit looks factory and works well with radio

Have questions for
?

Crutchfield response on

Metra 95-8242G Dash Kit

Not quite factory colors but the fit was better than the competitor's model. I bought both and this one was nicer and fit better.

Have questions for
?

Crutchfield response on

Metra 95-8242G Dash Kit

Looks great

Have questions for
?

Crutchfield response on

Looks Like It Came From The Factory

Perfect fit. Looks like it came from the factory. The price is very reasonable.

Have questions for
?

Crutchfield response on

Just OK

Worked as expected, but the bracket was pretty flimsy. The color was really close to my dash but not quite exactly the same. I'm probably the only one who'll notice that.

Have questions for
?

Crutchfield response on

Does it's job...

I feel like the plastic could break easily. Wish I could have used the original bracket system since it was made out of metal. Also the color to the face plate doesn't match the trim...

Have questions for
?

Crutchfield response on

Poor Alignment in RAV4

Easy install. Straight forward instructions. Solid. But the finished product does not seem well lined up. The unit is both off angle and recessed. I tried to adjust it to fix, but could not. It's enough to bug me every time I drive but not enough for me to bother fixing it.

Have questions for
?

Crutchfield response on

Metra 95-8242G Dash Kit

Fit is excellent, but the color is just a shade lighter than the dashboard. Not a show stopper, however.

Have questions for
?

Crutchfield response on

Metra 95-8242G Dash Kit

Does not match the 2018 Hybrid Rav4. It is light gray where the rest of the dash is off black. In addition it is flimsy and the headunit's motorized screen would get stuck on it. Bought a new one online with much better results.

Have questions for
?

Crutchfield response on

Metra 95-8242G Dash Kit

Perfect look and line up in a 2014 Rav4. Looks like factory which makes the wife happy which makes me happy

Have questions for
?

Crutchfield response on

Looks great in my dash!

This fits perfectly in my 2018 Toyota RAV4. The color of the unit seems to look good along side the darker plastic of my dash. I had a little difficulty mounting my stereo because I didn't get one of the brackets that mounts to the side of the stereo aligned properly, so I had to loosen the screws and readjust it after the harness wires were all connected. Once I got the side piece on properly it fit perfectly. This kit requires that you pull part of the clips from your factory radio off and install on this kit. It would have been nice if those were also included.

Have questions for
?

Crutchfield response on

Perfect fit

It looks like it has alway been there. Perfect fit.

Have questions for
?

Crutchfield response on

2017 RAV4

Fits my vehicle perfectly. Looks amazing!

Have questions for
?

Crutchfield response on

Metra 95-8242G Dash Kit

Fit up and color match were great! Just would have preferred metal brackets rather than plastic for the stereo mounting.

Have questions for
?

Crutchfield response on

Perfect fit!

Perfect fit, great instructions and easy installation. Couldn't be happier! 2016 Toyota RAV4

Have questions for
?

Crutchfield response on

Metra 95-8242G Kit

What a great product.... perfect fit!

Have questions for
?

Crutchfield response on

Sleek and nice!

Easy to install and looks great in my vehicle.

Have questions for
?

Crutchfield response on

Good!

Good and convenient item! Only complaint is that its made out of plastic. Very scary when screwing the product into the car, of course you don't screw it on too tight but when you do it starts bending the kit and I was thinking if it was going to be able to hold the weight of the stereo. Overall cheap and good.

Have questions for
?

Crutchfield response on

Metra

Works well fits perfectly. Looks Factory. Only minor issue is the color is slightly different than the rest of trim pieces, however, it is hardly noticeable and doesn't bother me, and I can be quite picky.

Have questions for
?

Crutchfield response on

Pioneer AVH 4200 NEX in 2016 Toyota Rav4

Easy to install and matches Interior. It looks like it belongs there.

Have questions for
?

Crutchfield response on

2015 Rav4 & Kenwood DNX572bh

It looks like it has always been there, in my opinion. Matches to my layman eye.

Have questions for
?

Crutchfield response on