1999 Toyota RAV4 Consumer Discussions

Toyota RAV4 (pre-2006): Problems & Solutions

1999 RAV4 Fuel trim bank one condition

Written by: rav4bob on Jan 04, 2009 07:50 AM

The Check engine light appeared and AutoZone read the error as P0171. A second code was P1133 which points to an Air/ Fuel Sensor circuit response ( open or short circuit or poor electrical condition). 60 miles ago we had the ligth come on and the Toyota service replaced the EGR valve. The light re appeared driving out of the Toyota dealer's shop and they brought ... Read More...

Toyota Rav4 Noises and Sounds

Toyota RAV4 1999 3 door model - cambelt change

Written by: voovon on Aug 13, 2008 09:16 AM

Hello I've just had the cambelt changed. When idling the revs start at 1500 and go down to 900 after 5 minutes. Car seems noisier than it was before. Can you let me know if this is a normal rev reading please? Read More...

Toyota RAV4 2008

Re: Thoughts [mcq1]

Written by: dtown on Sep 03, 2007 07:46 PM

If there is one thing to hate about the Rav4, its the back door. Had the same door on my 1999 CR-V, didnt like that one either. Why Toyota didnt make the door raise overhead is beyond me, but the rest of the car is great. V6 mileage in mine is averaging 24 overall. Ive gotten 28 on road trips too. Plenty of room for me and my gear. I have had no problems with mine either. Expect ... Read More...

Rondo vs Outlander/Rav4/Santa Fe/Mazda5

medicineman...

Written by: iluvmysephia1 on May 24, 2007 11:02 AM

I am enjoying your comments about Kia. I am one that breaks your hypothesis apart about "nobody would have guessed that Kia would be improving so much to this point only 5 years ago", though. I bought my first Kia in May of '99, a Sephia sedan. The rest is history, though, I now own only one car, a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer GTS. But you might find it interesting that I would ... Read More...

Toyota RAV4 Prices Paid and Buying Experience

Re: breakdown of another deal [ajsystems]

Written by: ernst56 on Feb 23, 2007 11:38 AM

I had a great time buying my 2007 RAV4 Limited 4cyl. This is in Oklahoma. RAV4's are NOT plentiful; the local dealers turn them quick. The V6 models are practically the stuff of legends. What I did was plan ahead and use the salesmen against themselves. First, I got a test drive in a Honda CR-V and a Mazda CX7 at adjacent dealerships. Got the salesmen's cell numbers ... Read More...

Toyota RAV4 Maintenance and Repair

Re: Yes, I know, the radio is made by someone else but [cbmorton]

Written by: gregorylynn on Feb 16, 2007 11:13 AM

The 2006 RAV4 is good vehicle. The V6 motor pulls hard, but the suspension and drivetrain are overhwhelmed at full throttle, with significant torque steer and lane change issues of the same nature I noticed in the Xa car models when I test drove them years ago. The hatch opening sideways is also not desireable; its better to swing it up and provide shade on sunny ... Read More...

Toyota RAV4 Prices Paid and Buying Experience

RAV 4x4 V6 Ltd (no 3rd row seat) Price Tag

Written by: sandi123 on Aug 06, 2006 08:17 AM

Just bought a red Rav4 4x4 V6 (no 3rd seat) in the metro Chicago area on July 31, 2006. I waited 3 months for dealer to find the options and color I wanted: Base vehicle #4453A $23,540 Options: EJ, GY, HD, LA, RL, SR, TO, CF $3020 (these options are packaged for the Midwest and you can't get anything different unless you special order) Delivery fee $605 Toyota Dealer ... Read More...

Toyota RAV4 Maintenance and Repair

2006 Rav4 4x4 V6 Limited Purchase

Written by: sandi123 on Aug 06, 2006 07:58 AM

Just bought a red Rav4 4x4 V6 (no 3rd seat) in the metro Chicago area: Base vehicle #4453A $23,540 Options: EJ, GY, HD, LA, RL, SR, TO, CF $3020 Delivery fee $605 Toyota Dealer Association (TDA)fee $455 Gas Charge $10 Got mudguards thrown in at no additional charge and 2 free oil changes Dealer offered me a $4,500 for my 1999 Camry XLE V6 loaded with all the options ... Read More...

Toyota RAV4 2006

RAV4 SPECIAL OFFER

Written by: jimd4 on Aug 03, 2006 11:42 AM

Wonder of wonders! Toyota is offering a special on the 2006 RAV4 Base I4 AWD with FE,AA,DR and RL options. $269/mo with $1999 due at signing with a 36 month lease. No idea if this is a good deal or not. Not sure if it is in all regions but it is the NY area. Read More...

Bumper rating on RAV4

Written by: wizzobutter on Jun 15, 2006 08:46 PM

Can anyone tell me whether the 2006 RAV4 has bumpers rated at 5 MPH or 2.5 MPH? I once said I'd never buy a car if it didn't have 5 MPH bumpers. I just realized I never checked the RAV4's rating. I witnessed my 1999 Camry get hit in a parking lot by an woman going in reverse at about 5 MPH. My Camry lurched forward, but the only visible damage was a slight scuff. Since she didn't ... Read More...