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2012 Toyota RAV4 consumer reviews

$22,650–$26,085 MSRP range
side view of 2012 RAV4 Toyota
(131 reviews)
94% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.5
  • Interior 4.4
  • Performance 4.7
  • Value 4.7
  • Exterior 4.5
  • Reliability 4.8
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Disappointed ☹️

The brakes make a clicking noise. The paint is coming off in sheets on the passenger side, and the windshield wipers are almost inoperable. I’ve taken the car in twice and nothing happened. The dealership does not respond to my questions nor does the manufacturer.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 3.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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So far it's very nice

We've only owned it for a little over a week but so far it's been a good vehicle. From experience I know that Toyota makes some very good cars and trucks, that's why we went with this.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Great vehicle for light 4x4

I've owned this car for almost 4 years now. It has been rock solid from day one, and has never shown any problems. It is just big enough to fit 2 adults and 3 kids (2 in boosters, 1 in car-seat). It has been great for long trips, and gets decent gas mileage. My biggest complaint about the car was that the cargo door opens up the wrong way. When I park on the right side of the street, the door opens out to the right. So now I can't just unload right onto the curb, I have to carry thing around the door.

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 Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Best in Total cost of ownership

Dealers were nice during maintenance. Yes they were pushy, but I was careful. Don't use stick tires or battery. Costco has better options. Driver seat is not comfortable for a 6 foot folks. I have a seven seater that was used when there are guests.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 2.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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My last 5 cars have been Toyotas.

Great on back roads. Toyotas run forever. The only problem is that the last owner was a heavy smoker. My dealer was great —- I would buy from him again.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Off-roading
  • Does recommend this car
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Love Love this !!!

Love the look of the Rav4, and how much room there is in the back. Can't wait to be riding the roads and showing it off!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does recommend this car
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Bought in Blue Springs MO and drove it to LA, CA

This RAV 4 performed really well on a long trip to LA the day after I bought it used. It handled the cold, the desert and the mountains effortlessly. I would highly recommend buying a used vehicle from Universal Auto Plaza Blue Springs, MO.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • 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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Works for my fam!

It’s a great car for nuclear family. I’d recommend it for folks who’d want to go on road trips and have stuff to carry on.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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It is the most reliable car.

Yes this car did meet my needs as has always been and I will recommend a friend ant time to buy or service their car .

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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I love the style size the great pickup from the v

This suv is great meets all my needs that?s why I selected this vehicle plus low maintenance dependable performance reliable handles very well great pickup too

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 Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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