2007 Toyota RAV4 consumer reviews

....I loved my pre owned 07 RAV with just over 32k miles. Didn't have any issues with it till around 63k miles. Then the engine would hesitate. Replaced a coil at $300. At that time decided to have the transmission fluid replaced. The tranny would stall when when turning a corner. After the fluid was changed the problem became even worse. Same thing occurred with a 02 Toy Camy I once owned. Dealer said everything checked out fine. Seems that Toyota transmissions get flawed over time. The radio in my RAV stopped working, the steering wheel started making a strange crunching noise, and the center arm rest/storage compartment was coming off. Was afraid this little SUV was not only falling apart but I was so tired of the lousy brakes in the RAV....took a lot of foot pressure to stop, so I traded the RAV for a used Subaru Legacy. I had looked at a Scion XB but knew it would have the same lousy transmission.

Have a 2007 Rav4 - Sports model. Hate it. Car fell apart with in only 5 years and I hardly go anywhere, just local errands. Unreliable. Car bought new in 2007, then in 2009 I bought it used from a 75 year old retired owner. A car should last longer than 5 years! Many recalls. Many problems and have spent thousands in repairs. Super expensive car all around to upkeep, including insurance, tires. It has way too much power and very expensive on gas. I wouldn't buy a toyota again because you can't trust the Toyota dealerships for safe, honest repairs. Every time I've taken it in for service, a new problem happens occurs right after causing more service and expense. It's a scam! I've had a Subaru in the past and it never had problems.

I had Honda crv before. I love my Toyota much more. I is perfect car for me and my family. My husband have Camry- likes it more than rav4, we have 2 kids. Roomy, just made for us.

I love my RAV4....... I've had it for a little over a month and I haven't had any problems or issues with it. It rides very smoothly and I love the body style. It is my second RAV4. It's the perfect size for an SUV. Not too large, not too small. The only down side is I wish the gas mileage was better. It's not terrible but it's not the best in this economy.

I own 2 Rava4s, a 2007 4 cly, and a 2006 V6. This is a very well designed small SUV, has lots of features for the money, drives well and is similar in quality to other toyota cars that I have owned. I bought both of these Rava4s used, the 2007 in 2009 with only 12,000 miles and the 2006 in 2011 with 56,000 miles. I had not owned a SUV for some time, I had a 1985 Ford Bronco II years ago when I towed a small bass boat. Before I bought the Rava4, I tested many SUVs, I liked the toyota the best. I think that you have to do some testing because my experience is that most persons buying an SUV have very specific needs. The modern crop of small SUVs are light years ahead of what was available in the 1980s!!!! My wife needed a small SUV to get to work in the winter so I first bought the 2007. I was impressed with this SUV so when I retired my Honda Accord, I bought the 2006 to drive and tow a small boat. The 4 cly and the V6 get almost the same mileage. I get 25 to 28 mpg on the highway. The V6 is clearly the superior engine, it is quiet and powerful. The 4cly is adequate but it is noisy. Since the mileage is about the same, get the V6 if you can afford it. I think the 4cly is a bit too small for this vechile, it has to do 2200 to 2300 rpms to curise at 65 mph. The V6 only does 1800 rpms to curise at 65mph. This may not sound like a big difference but an engine that works harder produces geater heat and will wear out faster and tend to burn more oil. The 4 cly will go through some oil, about a quart to a quart and a half, between oil changes. The V6 does not consume any oil. The V6 also does fine on regular gas, no need to spend on higher octane. I have not had any issues regarding quality or repairs with these Rava4s, just regular maintenance. These vechiles seem and feel a lot like the toyota cars that I have owned in the past, well made and run for a long time (over 200,000 miles). Hope this helps you in your search!!!

Bought the wife a 2011 RAV4, jealousy ensued, bought so I bought this 2007 RAV4. Recommend the V-6 as this 4cyl. is noisy. Fuel economy is just as good in the V-6. Its pretty zippy, and needed the AWD. Nearly bought a ford Escape sure glad I didn't. The RAV4 sells itself. More comfort for everyone, and the reliability can't be beat.

Overall I really like the car. I have the four cylinder and it is very responsive. Very spacious inside, too (I don't have the third row seat). I crashed my old 2007 RAV4 and didn't think I would buy another one until I found this one with (Limited trim line vs. old base model) fully adjustable front driver seat. I drive 35000 miles per year and I need all adjustability I can get. Only problem is that it uses 1 quart of oil in about 1500 - 2000 miles with only 68000 miles on it. To me that is too much. My old RAV4 did the same thing. Maybe it's all the terrible miles I put on it. It is driven mostly at highway speed. Also, you either love or hate the back door. I don't really like it, so I kept my old 1996 Ford Explorer 203000 miles) for weekend driving. Real gas hog, though.

Have had Honda CRV's and Toyota RAV 4's in the past. Toyota really needs to get rid of their suspension because it is not as reliable and durable as Honda's double wishbone suspension. I put 139,000 on my Rav 4 and would have liked to have kept it longer, but the suspension was needing replaced for the second time and the transmission was failing. Yes, I did do all of the recommended preventative maintenance. Getting ready to purchase a 2012 Honda CRV. Sorry Toyota, I still like you, but your reliability lacks in the long haul.

Only 48000 miles having engine/ sensors still being checked out; brake and master cylinder replaced; heater smells at tunes

Bought this car for our daughter as a first car. Wanted reliability, practicality, AWD, and good gas mileage. Got all of that! She's very pleased. Great visibility and seating position. Also, because of its great safety record, insuring her on this car cost a lot less than on other models we considered. I would definitely buy this car again, and have even thought about replacing my Acura MDX with a RAV4. It's so much more fun to drive, has quite a bit of room, and did I mention the gas mileage? And it doesn't need premium fuel.