Skip to main content

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
Explore the 2012 Toyota RAV4
Shop the 2012 Toyota RAV4

Love this car!

After I broke my hip I had to trade my Fit for a higher sitting car. Thought about a crv but decided on the Rav instead & never regretted my decision.

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
1 person out of 1 found this review helpful. Did you?
Yes No

RAV4 are the best cars we've ever owned!

Great size, V6 has crazy amazing power, 3 rows of seats in an SUV this size is outstanding. Reliability is top notch and service is a breeze. Best family car ever with great features for the value. Our favorite care to date and we've had 3!!!

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 Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
0 people out of 0 found this review helpful. Did you?
Yes No

I feel safe driving it in really any conditions.

This car has been great for me! I needed something that would drive well in the snow, and it has done that and more. It technically can fit 7 (which is really nice at times) but the back 2 seats have very little legroom, so stick your short friends back there.

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 New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
0 people out of 0 found this review helpful. Did you?
Yes No

Been a great vehicle.

Has met all of my needs. Upkept very well. Never been in the shop except for routine maintenance issues. Only selling because I want to buy a newer model.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
0 people out of 0 found this review helpful. Did you?
Yes No

great, comfortable car.

I bought this car new and have all of the service records and manuals. It is a great ride, good visibility, comfortable and reliable. It is a high end model with leather interior and weather tech floor mats. Blue tooth phone connection.

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
0 people out of 0 found this review helpful. Did you?
Yes No

Third RAV4 and looking forward to the next...

I absolutely love my RAV4 - as mentioned this is my third one. All three of my RAVs were V6 engine - won't buy the 4 cylinder. The RAV has the largest cargo space of any vehicle in it's class. Loads of room! I can't wait for the 2019 - new EVERYTHING - remodeled with technology in mind. Seriously - you cannot go wrong with a used RAV. Love my car!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
0 people out of 0 found this review helpful. Did you?
Yes No

good car for hauling

this has been a very good car for big loads. The only problem is there is not enough leg room for the mean in our family

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 New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
0 people out of 0 found this review helpful. Did you?
Yes No

Excellent car all around!

This is a great car. Never given me any problems. I can haul a ton of stuff. Very comfortable and roomy. I would buy this car again.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
0 people out of 0 found this review helpful. Did you?
Yes No

Fantastic auto

We bought our 2012 rav4 sport v6 and new off the lot in 2012. Been a super vehicle. Don't listen to others get the v6. It is far better then the 4 and actually gets better gas mileage. It has 70,000 miles on it now with absolutely no problems. I would definitely buy it again.

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 New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
0 people out of 0 found this review helpful. Did you?
Yes No

My Favorite Car!

I've owned a lot of cars, got to be at least 15, in my life. This one is by far my favorite! It's pretty, fast, reliable and all around everything I love in a 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 Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
0 people out of 0 found this review helpful. Did you?
Yes No