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2018 Toyota RAV4 consumer reviews

$24,660–$26,060 MSRP range
side view of 2018 RAV4 Toyota
(777 reviews)
96% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.8
  • Interior 4.7
  • Performance 4.8
  • Value 4.7
  • Exterior 4.8
  • Reliability 4.9
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2018 Rav4 was totaled by someone who ran a stop sign.

2018 Rav4 was totaled by someone who ran a stop sign. Miss this car every day. Every single airbag went off and me and the other passenger were safe and able to walk away alive. Thankful for this car.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Does recommend this car
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Reliable transportation

Bought new in 2018, have replaced battery and tires in 40000 miles. Been reliable but expected better gas mileage. 29 mpg hwy only 16 mpg in town.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Love my Rav4

Looked for a used Rav for 2 yrs. I finally found one online, lady owned. I contacted her, we went down to Midland, purchased it plus it happened to be my favorite color. I love it and also made a new friend.

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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RAV4s are the best cars ever.

I picked up a 2018 Limited for under $25K with 30K miles in like new condition. These cars are amazing. The engineering is as reliable as they come. It drives like it's on rails and the gas mileage isn't too bad with the powerful 4-cylinder engine. I also have a 2019 Highlander and I love them both. Toyota makes the best cars for fair prices.

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
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2018 Rav4 XLE reliable and maintenance free

I owned my former Toyota for 14 years and expect to to own my 2018 Rav4 XLE for at least that long. I've not had any problems in the 5 years that I've owned it. The SUVs appearance both inside and out is what makes it an attractive car. It has been reliable and maintenance free. I would buy another Rav4 when this one wears out in 10 years.

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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Take care of it and it will take care of you.

The 2AR-FE engine (in my 2015 and 2018 models) and they U760E transmission are durable classics. That same combination is featured in Camrys and Lexus 250s of the time. Oil changes are engineered for 5,000 miles (don't do 10k oil changes if you want your car to last more than 150,000 miles or to maximize resale price!). Transmission fluid should be at 60k unless you tow or subject it to extreme driving conditions, then it's more frequent. The weak link is their infotainment, but I'd rather have my kids in a safe car rather than a safe DJ booth. Properly maintained Toyota Rav4s last for ages. Oil and transmission fluid are cheap compared to engine or transmission replacement. Pro tip, buy one made in Japan with a lot of service records and timely maintenance.

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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Toyotas last and everyone knows this. Rav 4 too.!!

It rides great,the seats are very comfortable and has plenty of leg room. It also sits high enough off the ground for easy access. Good gas mileage too. Sporty looking.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • 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 Ugly SUV

Most reliable ugly SUV out here. It will always start and take you from point A to point B and C… but it ugly as s….LOL. I don’t know what did they have in mind when they designed this car. Especially the front is just very very ugly. Very uncomfortable inside and pretty weird interior design. It’s a perfect car for a college student who wants to move around. It’s not great on mileage. I would have expected much better from a 2.5. But if you want to feel good about what you are driving then this is not the car for you. I had it for one year and got rid of it after my son kept complaining about how ugly it is….LOL I’m glad Toyota rethought it over with the design of the new ones.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 2.0
  • Interior 2.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 1.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Enjoy the Best Small SUV on the market.Great SUV!

I purchased new 4 years ago. What a ride very comfortable and high safety ratings. Cheap matinence tires, oil changes and tire rotations. Toyota is a top brand and worth considering. I got the LE model nice car but missing a few toys like heated seats, sat radio and and fog lights. Recommend getting the Toyota RAV4 Limited that car is fully loaded. Pros 1. great radio 2. high gas mileage 3. Toyota reliablity 4. high ride visiblity Cons 1. Car collects lots of dust on dash. 2. poor vision from rear, need to use side mirrors

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Rav4 Great SUV

Owned a Rav4 2007 and it was very dependable so bought another one used year 2018. Great safety features, handles well, gas mileage is as advertised. Roomy interior. The headlights have been something to get used to as the illuminated area is different from the 2007 model.

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