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2017 Toyota RAV4 consumer reviews

$24,410–$25,810 MSRP range
side view of 2017 RAV4 Toyota
(595 reviews)
95% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.8
  • Interior 4.7
  • Performance 4.7
  • Value 4.7
  • Exterior 4.8
  • Reliability 4.9
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Beautiful vehicle!

I have never had an SUV and only have had a few days but drives smoothly, lots of room, beautiful inside and out! I would recommend this 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 Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Keep me going

I was surprised at the gas mileage I get on the highway! At times 30 plus miles to the gallon. It has pickup when I need it too. I added a trailer hitch because it is needed at times. Car pulls a trailer fine! Seats are very comfortable. I like the dashboard arrangement of the 2015 Rav4 that my wife has than the arrangement of the 2017 model. Downside, turning on a street at night. The headlights do not illuminate the area that I am turning into very well. Love the radar, works very well on the highway.

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
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Review RAV4 2017

This car suits all my needs! Drive is responsive with multiple mode of drives like economic, sports and regular! I am satisfied with its safety alert system like in-lane warning, emergency active accident deterrent alert, and so on! I have a few recommendations: 1. I hit my head a few times when I got in the driver seat because the roof is low and it hurts my neck, 2. The interior noise from engine could be hurt while accelerating, sound proof needs improved 3. The extra small side view attachment mirror is too small and far from the main side view mirror, making difficulty to view , could it be a side camera instead to detect and alert the traffic at the blind angle?

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

This car is going to be a start for my future. It’s helping me establish credit and it’s also helping me get to new places.

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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Most reliable car I've owned

What's not to say that's great about this car. It has The back-up camera, Bluetooth connection to my phone, USB ports and auxiliary port, stylish, was told it's a sexier vehicle, more reliable since it's a Toyota, excited to go on new adventures in this gas efficient vehicle. It will take a little while to get used to not being able to see the end of my hood so that I know where the bumpers are. Spacious inside, even though it's a Toyota.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Horrible gas mileage

I purchased a new RAV4 because I have owned seven other Toyotas and have been Very very happy but I am extremely disappointed in the performance of this particular RAV4. My average gas mileage is 17 to 18 miles per gallon which is unacceptable and I would’ve never purchased the vehicle having known it’s poor mileage. I have dealt with Toyota customer service and have not been able to resolve this issue and five other Problematic issues i.e. starter, suspension, computer glitches. Since it has no navigation system it will not connect with my new IPhone 10. This RAV4 XLE has the worst blind spot on any vehicle I have ever driven. Tailgate is manual and so it is high and heavy when it is opened and I can hardly get the trunk shut. I expected more from this SUV. Everything else I like . It is a roomy small SUV. Has good tires and traction. I have an AWD. It will alarm me if I start to cross either side of the lane I am driving in. It alerts me sometimes and helps me to stop if a vehicle in front of me stops quickly, keeping me from having an accident. But still can’t trust it. has windshield wipers on back window with washer fluid. Has spoiler and built in splash guards, also am/FM radio and CD player. Good sound system. Gas mileage is horrible at 17 city to 21 highway. Easy for children to get in back seat. Plenary of leg room. Lots of plugins for cell phone and iPad. In fry and back. Nice cargo net and plenty of room in the trunk. It’s a good size for a compact suv There's not a lot of useful storage space in the driver's area. It's pretty roomy in the back for a compact vehicle but wish we could fit 3 car seats across. Also the middle seat belt isn't very usable with the placing of the belt, we basically lose that middle seat. Great for one car seat only.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 2.0
  • Value 2.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 3.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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I like it

2017 Rav4 limited Nice ride and in comfort Too all the bells and whistles very pleased I have owned four Toyotas this one having the most options

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 Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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super good, reliable

The car net all my needs.it is spacious, it isnt too big, it is gas saver for it's capacity. in the winter I can start it from around the corner with the remote starter.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • 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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Replaced a 14 year old Camry

Handles great! Nice quiet ride. Getting used to the features. Enjoying the maneuverability. It is easy to get in and out of. Easy to park.

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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Comfortable and stylish

This is my first Toyota and I am very pleased with the design and overall performance. I had a sedan and was not comfortable. I like the extra room and the ability to drop the back seats for storage or shopping or traveling.

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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