2014 Toyota RAV4 consumer reviews

My 4th Toyota, 1st SUV, 1st preowned car. Absolutely love it! Was nervous about preowned, but it's an excellent car. Of course, it's Toyota!.

I have owned 7 new Toyota's over the years and am constantly amazed at how they choose the "standard" features for each model. They don't seem to make any common sense. For example. My new RAV-4 XLE comes with a standard power sunroof which I might use 2 times as year! I would rather have the 8-way power seat which my wife and I would use every day! Also the placement of the electric outside driver mirror switch is in a difficult location to operate. I have to look down towards the floor and to the far left, totally away from the road. I have to pull over and stop just to change the angle of the mirror! Also to operate the radio is a nightmare, I have been through the manual but cannot understand how to lock in a new station. What ever happened to just turning a knob and pushing a button? It's crazy!

The only things I don't like 1. No Keyless trunk open (offered on limited, but had to get leather seats to get limited) 2. Got to "pump" yah seat up w a lever on side. Not electric. I

This review is based solely on dealer test drives, therefore my ratings on this RAV4 are limited. However, something may need to be asked about driver visibility on this vehicle. I am over six feet and yet when I sit behind the wheel of this beautiful SUV, I see all hood and no road. Even with a height adjustment, this unfortunate design still exists. I owned a 2003 RAV4 and I remember its selling point to me was the clarity of vision while sitting behind the wheel. Am I the only one reacting this way? My wife and I want to buy this vehicle but this is an issue that troubles us. Any thoughts on this?

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we leased 2013 xle its ok ride is terrible accelerates terrible no power very cheap interior not real happy had it for a year wish we got a camry highlander I think were paying to much for that vehicle to

This is the worst SUV that i have ever brought...it has not space and have a really bad 4-wheel drive

Back cargo area has insufficient lighting ( adding ) more of my own. Radio control panel/Navigation impossible to use in certain sunlight, Not just a little. Also, some switches behind and lower of steering are very difficult to use because steering wheel blocks them out. Like the cars. but these three things are very irritating to me,. And I think the 2 year, 25,000 mile warranty would have been a deal breaker if I was thinking more clearly.

I had a tough time in deciding between the Terrain and the RAV4, but more acceleration (translating safety) and wife's comfort in the seats was the final determinant. Previously owning a '06 Camry also pointed toward reliability. Last weekend we took a round trip of about 400 miles, and I perceived a much stiffer ride than that of the Camry, although it is quite nimble in handling, and quieter. I did notice that on bumpy roads the hood vibrated, especially along the back leading edge. (Perhaps I am too picky.) Investigation revealed just a flexible plastic "support" structure under this edge, no steel, so no bolstering pad can be applied under the hood there. This design flaw should be ameliorated. The transmission shifts well, but the audio controls are a bit confusing for old folks, even though we are computer literate. Would I buy it again after this two weeks of driving experience? Probably, but its just like getting married - its going to take a while to adjust to the changes, and to really KNOW, although you have committed for life.

This is a lux, easy to use and drive "starter" SUV. It has a comfortable ride and it feels sturdy and safe. I appreciate that it has an eco and sport mode, and it comes with a lot of upgraded features even in the base LE. My only complaint is the touch screen. I wish it was either angled to the driver or had a small lip or visor over it as when the sun is out it becomes very hard to read.