Used 2006 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV 4WD (3.5L 6cyl 5A) Consumer Reviews
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Great, but has had its share of problems
aposak, Monroe, LA, 05/28/2013
Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV 4WD (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
61 of 63 people found this review helpful
My wife has had this car since we met. It's her daily driver, as well as our trip vehicle. Overall, it handles very well. The engine is powerful, much more so than my 2003 Nissan Altima (with the same size V6). It handles confidently, and the brakes are string. The few times we've used 4wd in the snow and offorad trails, it worked well. The interior quality is okay, with a few minor issues. The powertrain reliability, however, simply hasn't been there. Since I've been around the car, it rattles loudly on startup. The 4x4 lights randomly light up, indicating a problem, but non found. Recently, the VVT module exploded, causing extensive engine damage. Caveat emptor.
A New Redesign is Not Always Better
Nesser, 11/03/2006
Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV 4WD (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
39 of 40 people found this review helpful
I purchased a 2006 Rav 4 6 months ago. When looking around I thought that this since its new redesign it was the best for the dollar. I was wrong. At first we loved it until a smell got really bad and we saw water in it. Due to the redesign I know that there is a design flaw in the air vent (Admitted to my husband and I by Toyota)It allows rain water to get in and collect in the floor of the front passenger side. We have had it in multiple times to a local dealership and each time they patch it which the patch never works. We are going to try again and fix it again this week. I am trying to tell of my experience so others will look out for mold, smell, and puddles on their carpet
impressed
chandwerk, Aurora, CO, 04/12/2013
Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV 4WD (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
I have loved driving my 2006 Rav 4 from the day I drove it off the lot! I t has amazing pick up and power..reliability has exceeded my expectations. The dealership played the most important part--outstanding experience in customer service and repair! Thank you Mountain States Toyota In Denver Colorado!
RAV4 w/problems
JonG, 11/27/2006
Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV 4WD (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
After 2700 miles of driving I have had 3 events of all the idiot lights coming on plus two complete breakdowns. Dealer analyzed (Oh for the days of do it yourself cars) and replaced a fuse. Our trip from Tennessee to Florida was a disaster. All idiot lights came on plus the battery light. Power steering died and car had to be towed to dealer who replaced battery. After 250 more miles, same thing happened and had to get towed to dealer again. This dealer was good and found alternator was defective. New type with clutch for trailer package upgrade. No one has the new alternator in stock so it has to come from Cal. I love the car, but won't tolerate any more breakdowns
4wd not much in the snow
Atlantic Wave, 12/23/2006
Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV 4WD (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
This is the first 4WD for me. I wanted it for Colorado winters. We had our first major storm and I got stuck twice on paved roads. I reread the owners manual because I thought I might be doing something wrong.
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