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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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Overall great vehicle!

We needed a vehicle larger than a car, but smaller than an SUV and this is the perfect size. Reliable, comfortable & plenty of truck space for traveling.

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

Great riding vehicle and it handles excellent... also good vehicle for the price ...it's a sporty, SUV and it's the best as far as reliability..

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • 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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This car met all my needs.

Very close to my former Lexus RX330 I used to own. Very spacious and great driving for bad weather condition.

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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Great vehicle - very reliable

I have really enjoyed owning my 2012 RAV4 Sport V6 - easy to drive, easy to park, handles like a sports car, great in the mountains and the snow. It is big enough for a small family of 4, has enough cargo room for normal jobs, and with the V6 and trailer hitch can tow my small utility trailer or 1500lb boat with ease. I'm just sad they don't make this vehicle / engine combo any longer - don't know what I will replace it with when it is time.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Rad RAV4

I LOVE being a RAV4 driver. This car is my pride and joy. Reliable and very attractive. I have the limited model, so the vehicle has leather/heated seats, a moon/sunroof, backup camera, and all the bells and whistles. It is absolutely my dream car. Toyota's are great cars and this is no exception. However, I do not care much for the body style of the RAV4's after 2012, so anything 2013+ does not interest me much. A used RAV will serve you well! The gas mileage is good for an SUV/crossover. Spacious on the inside with LOTS of trunk room. Love this car!

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 Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Beautiful car

Driving this car, I knew right away that tho car was for me. Perfect size for my family of 5. Beautiful inside and out, lots of technology.

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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Great car

Wonderful car, has a ton of room for my family of 5. Comfortable, and was built well and very reliable.

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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Love the V6 engine!!

I love having the extra power of the V6 because I drive in the mountains often. I wish I had a sunroof and feel like the space in the front seats could be designed better. Like having more compartments for phone, purse, etc would be nice. I love how the seats lay down flat in the back and I can sleep back there when I'm camping. Also love the extra storage compartment in the back where the spare tire would normally be.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 2.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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not my favorite car that i have owned

it meets my needs i dont have any problems with it but it is not very comfortable and it is not the best looking car in the world

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 1.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 2.0
  • Exterior 2.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does not recommend this car
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One of the safest cars by consumer reports!

Awesome! I feel that it is one of the safest vehicles for my family to ride in. I love it, and it is very reliable, sporty, fun vehicle.

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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