2008 Toyota RAV4 consumer reviews

Excellent value and reliability all around. My only nit so far is the noisy interior back trunk covers and how loose fitting they are. They constantly rattle on rough pavement but I'm slowly silencing them with cloth furniture runners. Great gas mileage, performance, and handling. I have a different opinion about the dealership I dealt with however...

This is the third RAV4 that I have owned and have nothing but good things to say about the vehicle!! Performance, value, and cosmetically, I find it to be a fantastic auto!! No complaints from me!

Good value car. As I expected the vehicle rides a little like a truck due to the small car width and tight suspension. Overall a reliable car that I expect to drive for 300,000 miles or more. Engine is smooth running and the interior design is great. I like the full size spare tire and that it is on the exterior to maximize internal space. I get 26 - 27 mpg highway but keep in mind that I have front wheel drive not an all wheel drive transmission.

2008 Rav4 V6 Limited - almost neck-snapping pickup, tight handling, great in snow and lots of great options. Bluetooth clearer than using the phone, both receiving and transmitting!

Found this Rav on cars.com. It was a great way to shop, hassle free! The dealership was easy to work with.

We have had our Rav 4 since new in 2008 and have yet to have any mechanical problems at all after 65,000+ miles. Mileage and performance is good with the 4 cylinder, handling is crisp for a SUV. I was concerned a little about the large back door but it really works well for loading our dogs in the back with the garage door in the closed position. With our normal sized 2 car garage, we could not load the dogs with a vertically opening tailgate that other SUV's have. As far as the interior is concerned, Toyota really got cheap with the Rav 4. Hard, easily scratched, squeaky plastics are everywhere. Makes me feel like I am driving a cheap throw-away car. Such a shame because it seems like this is the direction Toyota is heading as well as other manufacturers with the plastics in their interiors. Maybe it is the result of their efforts to make more of their cars recylable, which is commendable, but really? Does it need to feel that cheap inside? I would recommend this car to others based on the drivability and reliability but if you want to feel quality for the money you spend while sitting inside you may need to look elsewhere.

Overall I am very happy with my RAV4: have owned it for almost a year now. There is only one negative aspect I have noticed so far: it doesn't do well in wintery conditions. Last winter I tried driving through a snow storm and my Toyota was sliding all over the place, no matter how slow and careful i was driving.

Drives well. Good value. Sporty. Mine is an automatic 4 speed transmission...which, I believe, is the source of my frustration...I had thought it would get better gas mileage. If there is a 5 speed transmission option, buy that one. At 75 mph, it runs at just under 3,000 rpms...too high. Two other beefs: head rest sticks forward too much...pushing my head forward and chin down...uncomfortable. There is no reminder chime when I exit my car and leave my lights on...hard to remember after I've been untrained with my previous car.

This is a sports truck. Sometimes I wish I had the gush of the v4 and lots of interior fluff, until I hit the gas....

I bought one of these for my granddaughter, now I want one too,im avery large person 6 ft. plus& 250 lbs. and it has the leg room an hight i need also very smooth ride and plenty of power, Great little SUV, I have a large ford van and an F150 ford truck,and i am going to add one for me to my stable, m.m.