2010 Toyota RAV4 - Consumer Opinions
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We have scoured the web for consumer reviews of this car and found the best ones for you to read. Found 108 reviews. This list is displayed in ranked order based the reviews we think are the best.| Ranking | Details |
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| #1 |
SO ROOMYSource: Cars.com...The gas mileage for all this roominess and pep is amazing. I believe stability control is standard. I disagree with some who have complained about the brakes. I had an incident that really tested them. I was driving along the highway at about 70mph, light drizzle, a deer jumped out in front of us, I mean right in front of us, less than 20'. I hit the brakes hard (luckily no one was close behind me), my RAV4 just stopped, that quick. It didn't hesitate, skid or slide, even though the pavement was wet, IT JUST STOPPED. There are so many things I like about this vehicle.Now, there are a few... |
| #2 |
This is the best car I have ever ownedSource: Cars.com..."If something shouldhappend to this one I will have another one just like it Being from Ky. I have the blue one like the WILD CAT BLUE"... |
| #3 |
So Solid !!!Source: Cars.com...Let me tell you when i drove it home from the dealership all i was saying in my head was "what a Solid car!" it drove beautifully and handles excellent for a SUV . no rattles or creaks its hard to believe its an 8 year old car with 70 ,000 miles (Built Jan 2003) ..it drives like new . Plus its the perfect size to haul stuff and people around. The 5 speed shifts are so smooth and was surprised how quick the Rav4 gets up to speed . A drawback to some people but not for me is the sound of the exhaust ... its loud when accelerating but in a sporty way . Either way ..very happy with the purchase... |
| #4 |
Nice SUVSource: Cars.com..."I have owned this RAV4 for over a year and like it very much. The cargo room is what sold me,plus we have owned Toyota's in the past."... |
| #5 |
I Have It 2 Years: Simply Great Suv. Excelent.Source: CarGurus
...In the beaches sand, is THE KING. The services are not so expensives, |
| #6 |
Great Car! Great Value!Source: Cars.com
..."I had this car handed down to me from my mother who bought it new in 98 and it has been so reliable and has hardly needed any money put into it. |
| #7 |
Poor TransmissionSource: Cars.com
..."My family have owned three Toyotas in the last 10 years. |
| #8 |
Most Reliable Car I've Had So FarSource: Cars.com...The car is easy to drive, easy to park, and rides beautifully. With 4wd, it also easily plows through all the New England snow we get very nicely.Of course, now that my hubby and I are thinking about starting a family, I'm looking for a bigger car, as the RAV4, just with just us and our big 90 pound black lab is getting tight by the time we pack to go away on vacations. I have my eye on the Traiblazer!!!!!! :)But I do hate to trade in my Rav4, knowing how much warranty I have left (7 years, 70,000 miles) and knowing that there is simply nothing wrong with it, just that it's getting too small... |
| #9 |
Wanted to like but.....Source: Cars.com...There are countless people on the internet with the same issue for 2006-2007 RAV4's but Toyota refuses to pay for the issue indicating it isn't a safety issue (personally I think steering a vehicle is important enough to call it a safety issue) and therefore if you don't bring it to their attention before the 36000 or 3 year mark, it must be a wear and tear item. I've owned a lot of cars in my time but I can honestly say, I have never replaced a steering assembly in a car due to wear and tear- especially at only 30000 miles. I've determined if the parts on this car are only meant to last a... |
| #10 |
Great Small SUVSource: Cars.com
..."Before purchasing this vehicle I drove every small SUV on the market and preferred the Rav4 to them all! |
Toyota RAV4 Related News
Toyota RAV4 EV: An Important Precedent For Electric Crossovers
The Toyota Company is slated to release the new all electric RAV4 EV mini SUV in 2012. If all goes as planned, this will be one of the first dozen or so electric cars... November 30, 2010 by Chris Burdick
2010 Los Angeles Auto Show: 2012 Toyota RAV4 EV
Toyota has revealed the new Tesla-partnered RAV4 EV at the 2010 Los Angeles Auto Show today, the first of 35 demonstration vehicles that will lay the ground work for the... November 17, 2010 by Nelson Ireson
Official: Tesla And Toyota To Jointly Develop All-Electric RAV4
Electric vehicles are popularly perceived as the front-runner of the alternate fuel competition, but successfully developing EVs has proven to be a difficult and expensive... July 16, 2010 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran 1
2010 Geneva Motor Show Preview: Toyota RAV4 Facelift
Toyota is no doubt stuck in the midst of one of the worst recall/public relations media storms in recent memory, but that's not deterring the company from its product plans... February 15, 2010 by Nelson Ireson 5
2009 Toyota RAV4 priced from $21,500 in the U.S.
Toyota today announced U.S. pricing details for its 2009 RAV4, which starts from $21,500 and runs as high as $27,810 for a Limited-trim model equipped with four-wheel drive... August 5, 2008 by Alex Kaufmann 2
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