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2017 Toyota RAV4 consumer reviews

$24,410–$25,810 MSRP range
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(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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Very Disappointing

Do not buy. Not the same quality as past Toyotas I have owned. Too much road noise to enjoy the audio system. And Audio system has software flaws that Toyota does not seem to care about fixing. When playing music in song name sequence from a USB drive, the music randomly jumps forward skipping several songs at a time. Dealer acknowledges problem but does not expect a fix. Also, the audio system even finds songs previously deleted from the USB drive, so you can never add a song to the USB drive and then remove it without reformatting the drive and adding only the songs you want to hear. Front seating is very uncomfortable for both tall and short passengers. Not having a motorized front passenger seat on the Platinum model is such a disappointment. If this is representative of current Toyota attitudes to vehicle quality, this will be my last toyota.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 2.0
  • Interior 1.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 2.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 2.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does not recommend this car
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love this car

love the look and the drive! This car is very comfortable and reliable. I hate driving in the snow, but driving in this i am very confident and relaxed.

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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Nice looking vehicle

The RAV4 is a quality vehicle for the money. It not only looks good with its sleek styling, but is very economical with excellent gas mileage. The interior has very comfortable seats and a lot of leg room for the rear seat passengers. The duel climate control makes the air temperature comfortable for both driver and passenger. The cargo area has a tremendous amount of space; even enough to get everything in your child going to college might need.

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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Very good auto with flaws

Negatives: poor infotainment system, poor, tinny, speakers. Ride can be busy,especially over sharp bumps. headroom on passenger-side door can be an issue. Positives: Reliable, good quality product, advanced safety devices, standard across the product line.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 2.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Does recommend this car
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2017 Toyota Tacoma access cab

As far as I'm concerned I've been buying this type of vehicle every 2 to 3 years since 1989 and I have never come across any problems. This 2017 Tacoma feels like it has more muscle and is a pleasure to drive as of this date I have only put on 6000 miles (January 22, 2018). I have put it through its paces in snow and a little off road driving and it is just as good as as if I was driving on an interstate road. I am a falconer and I drive plenty of back roads to places where I hunt my birds. I really don't know what else to say except I'm happy with my purchase.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Does recommend this car
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Excited to buy this car

Meets all of my needs, fun to drive and handles well. Looking forward to driving this car for many years

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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nice design and very reliable

i really enjoy this car, also love new face lifted design. it is only 4 cylinders but powerful enough in the Colorado mountains.

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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So far excellent. This is my third Toyota...love

The height is one main reason I purchased this model. Also love the head room. Solid car and excellent visibility!

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 Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Like new / comfortable ride!

This car fits my current needs. I am 69 and was looking for a vehicle that was easier to get in and out of. I asked our trusted mechanic for recommendations, then test drove the two top choices he suggested. This one was just right. It has lane change warning and blind spot warning, plus heated seats! Loving it!

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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AWESOME RAV4

I love the RAV4 it gives me everything I wanted in a SUV, it has sufficient power and I love the Eco mode and often find myself purposely trying to save gas, granted this is no race car but it does quite well in passing on the highway. The SUV also is quite comfortable on long trips and love the audio system since I can load my own playlist.................

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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