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2005 Toyota RAV4 consumer reviews

$19,050–$21,500 MSRP range
side view of 2005 RAV4 Toyota
(46 reviews)
95% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.4
  • Interior 4.3
  • Performance 4.6
  • Value 4.7
  • Exterior 4.6
  • Reliability 4.7
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Reliable and fun to drive

Can carry my bike in the back easily. A little bumpy if you are a senior, however fun engaging to drive. Reliable, easy to park. Gas mileage is ok, however I get better gas mileage with the 06 Subaru Forester. Maintenance is less costly with Rav 4. Excellent purchase!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Just keeps ticking....

Very proud owner of the 2005 Rav4. Now have over 240000 miles and still drives like new. Most reliable car I have ever owned. Will continue to drive till the wheels fall again off. Thank you Toyota for making such a sweet little suv.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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This car is the most reliable car I?ve ever owned.

My 2005 Toyota RAV4 has 130000 miles on it and has NEVER had a single problem. I put gas in it and change the oil. That?s all it ever needs.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Love my Rav4

First SUV and love it. Plenty of room, plenty of storage. After decades of driving cars that are low to the ground I like being up where I can see better. Don't think I will be going back

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Still going strong!

Just turned over 60,000 miles. Replaced gaskets, plugs, radiator and water pump. Drives like new. Will never get rid of it. Just keep up with the maintenance and it will last forever.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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206k on it and runs like a top

I would've liked better gas mileage but consistently get 25mpg. Very little maintenance. New alternator a few months ago. New tires and brakes. Nothing major.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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very reliable. It is a safe car. great gas mileage

very safe and great gas mileage especially on the 2.0-liter VVT-i engine with manual transmission. Low maintenance. As long as you do the oil change on time this car keeps on going.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Great car that handles the road well.

A great car that has a surprising amount of rear legroom all around. The rear seats can be removed to reveal a huge cargo area. Great all around performance, comfort, and fuel economy.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Great Compact SUV / Light Truck

Reliable, low maintenance, easy on gas - what's not to love? The RAV4 rides more like a truck than a car, but that's an easy trade off for being higher than a car, AWD and the flexibility it offers for cargo. Exterior-wise, it sports Toyota's legendary paint job which keeps their vehicles looking new for a very long time.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Great all purpose vehicle

4wd goes anywhere in snow and ice. Hauls a bunch of stuff and people. Looks really good as well. Has enough power to be fun to drive.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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