2011 Toyota RAV4 consumer reviews

We bought the RAV4 4 wheel drive V6. Incredibly, it gets better mileage than my Honda CRV even though the RAV4 has far superior performance. It also has more cargo space and a quieter ride. THe radio is quite good. THe only cons include an annoying squeak in the dashboard and the inferior tires that they equip the car with that we were warned would not last for too long. THe tires are Bridgestone Duelers. This is one sweet ride and I expect it to handle our harsh winters well once we get better tires on it for winter driving. One other con relates to the fact that the car which cost a considerable amount does not include floor mats which to me is shocking.

I have always owned Hondas and I love the look and the way the Toyota drives. It is sporty and I'm a not a Mini Van Mom driver anymore. I have the extra seats if I need to drive my kids friends. It gets great gas mileage, and so easy to get in and out of space?

In February 2011 I purchased a Toyota Rav4. So far I have been very pleased with the car except for two things 1) I cannot buckle the middle seat belt in the back seat. It has some sort of dual lock but even with the manual I can't see how it works. I think something is wrong with it. I am going to have to contact the dealer because no one I know can figure it out. Since we have the optional third row we have never needed to use that buckle yet. 2) I am not happy with the car doors, especially the back seat doors. You have to really slam them to get them to close tight on the first try and when they close (this applies to all the doors) it sounds like a tin can. The sound makes the car seem really cheap. If pressed to list any and all complaints I guess I would have to say that I dislike clock and the placement it, it makes the interior of the car look very dated to me. Although after having the car for a month or so I was completely used to it. Other than these few minor things (I will contact the dealer to fix or explain the seat belt) I really love the car. It has a nice smooth ride and so far it has been great.

I needed a family car with cargo room that still had some sportiness to it. The 2011 Rav4 met all of my needs, and made letting go of my beloved (and still running great) '99 Honda Prelude palatable.

Satisfied but new models should have: 1. six speed trans, 2. better seats with wider backs 3. better tires 4. Get better MPG

An ok car but a little light on the bells and whistles for the money. Runs ok but a little rough compared to other small SUVs.

It is a good car. I liked the third row seats. I can used it when I need. Otherwise, I can fold them down. I installed a navigation from Toyoter Service. I don't like the installed Navigation. It has some problems. Perhaps, Toyota's factory installed navigation is better.

NICE SIZE SUV, HAS EVERY THING YOU WOULD NEED FOR COMFORT AND RIDE. HAS GOOD STYLING FOR ITS SIZE. VERY COMPETIVE IN ITS SIZE

Love LOve LOVe LOVE this little suv! I am the mom of three grown boys(two still in college),when I get in my Rav4 and head down the road I feel 16 again. This car does anything I ask it to do. The only thing I can really complain about and it's very minor, when I close the door it sounds a little tinnie. It is a 4 cylinder front wheel drive and it has plenty of get up and go. I am very happy with my purchase just ask my kids. My three favorite things about my car are keyless entry, keyless start and the sunroof. I would highly recommend you give the Rav4 a try you just might fall in love again.

Last car owned 2001 RAV4 Negatives: Stripping along side of car to prevent other car doors damaging, is much, much smaller and not well placed. Gear shifting is complicated by manufac- turer trying to give some semblence to a standard transmission. Writer's first car was a standard transmission. Interior arrangement and seemingly un- necessary placement of some operative instrument are confusing. Once again, the manufacturer is reaching out in des- peration to make the newest model dif- ferent. Too bad, the first few years the models changed little if at all. It all be- gan when they extended the body 14", playing havoc with the MPG and making it difficult to park in a two car garage. Toyota. You really going to print this?