Used 2017 Toyota RAV4 LE SUV Review
Consumer reviews
Read what other owners think about the 2017 Toyota RAV4 LE SUV.
Most helpful consumer reviews
LEMON
Brittany, Canonsburg, PA, 03/15/2018
2017 Toyota RAV4 LE 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
This was my first car purchase. Had problems with e-brake as soon as I purchased, took to the dealership THREE times before they agreed to fix it. They told me I didn't know how to engage an e-brake. Very condescending and rude. There was a moldy musty smell in the cabin of the car every time it rained. After months passenger floor was completely soaked through from below. The car … continued to develop mold and water, but the dealership denied there was water at all. After 5 months of being told the car was fine, the mold became unbearable and I became sick from driving in it daily. It was finally taken in and the dealership tried to find the cause of the water coming in that was flooding out below the passenger seat and footwell. After 1 month of trying to find the solution they gave up, eradicated the mold and put it back together. After being told by Toyota to go get a lawyer, I did just that and filed a lemon law complaint. The company is now buying back the car but the process has been horrific. If you are buying a white 2017 Toyota RAV4 used in Southwestern area of PA it could be my lemon that they put back together. You have been warned.
Not a vehicle for me
cyclocrossboy, Franklin, MA, 08/12/2017
2017 Toyota RAV4 LE 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
Okay I drive a Subaru WRX, my wife a Crosstrek, my son a Outback and in the base a Legacy. So from that POV on a recent trip I rented a Toyota RAV4 for an two week hiking trip in the Northwest to Mt Hood, Mt Rainer and Mt Olympia; I would be traveling on a number of dirt back roads and wanted an SUV. Lets start with the positive. The vehicle was new... it had less the 5 k miles and … still had the new car smell. The storage was more than adequate for our back country gear. The AC was good and the controls were generally intuitive except for the A/B Odometer control. Now for what I did not like. Even though this is an AWD vehicle it drives like a FWD vehicle; the torque steer is quite noticeable on acceleration. The handling is very vague not crips like I'm use to with the Subaru's I've driven; cornering at speed can be disconcerting. Braking is fine. Many speak of the advantage of the height of an SUV but I found the nose of the RAV4 hiding what was directly in front of me. Now the rear view camera was a disappointment; the guidelines superimposed on the image were off and placed my too close to surrounding vehicles. As for the transmission, I found myself having to manually set the gear on back roads because it was constantly switching between gears or lacked need power to get up the steep inclines. So in a nut shell I really wish I had rented a Subaru Outback because the handling, and power delivery are superior.
Steering control worse than 2007 Jeep Liberty.
akram siddiqi, Westerville, OH, 05/09/2017
2017 Toyota RAV4 LE 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
Horrible in road handling very poor steering control. Sad to buy this SUV. Service did not fix the issue properly. My 2007 Jeep liberty handles better than 2017 Rav4.
Great car
Anne, Lenexa, KS, 11/17/2017
2017 Toyota RAV4 LE 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
This car provides a great ride. One of my only complaints is I wish they had included a digital read out of the speed. There are so many screens options that I don't know why that isn't one of them. The MPG is a bit lower than I wanted, but it drives great and I love driving it.
Edmunds Summary Review of the 2017 Toyota RAV4 LE SUV
Pros & Cons
- Pro:Quiet demeanor on the road makes it a pleasant commuter vehicle
- Pro:Rides smoothly in a variety of conditions
- Pro:Plenty of cargo space for its size
- Pro:High-tech safety features come standard
- Con:Modest acceleration from the sole engine offering
- Con:Fewer easily accessible storage compartments than most competitors
Which RAV4 does Edmunds recommend?
Like many such compact crossovers, the 2017 Toyota RAV4 is available with all-wheel drive. However, we give the nod to the front-wheel-drive variant unless you live in a frequently slick region or other such limited-traction environments. We recommend going for the XLE trim level, which offers a nice bump in equipment (such as improved seats and dual-zone climate control) over the base LE. We also prefer the XLE's 17-inch wheels to the less forgiving 18-inch wheels and tires found on the uplevel Limited trim.
Full Edmunds Review: 2017 Toyota RAV4 SUV
byJason Kavanagh
Senior Vehicle Test Engineer
Jason joined Edmunds' testing team in 2006 as a vehicle testing engineer. Jason believes true appreciation of modern cars stems from owning really, really bad old ones.
Driving
3.5Overall performance is quite good in the RAV4. It handles as well as most competitors and only trails the turbocharged entries in the class when it comes to acceleration.
Comfort
4.0Overall, the RAV4 is exactly as comfortable as we expect. Its accommodations are spacious, and its seats are soft enough for hours in the saddle. Its agreeable ride quality is also a plus.
Interior
4.0Our Limited example offered a leather-covered dash, shifter, seats and steering wheel. Overall, this is big step up for the RAV4 in both materials and design.
Utility
Outstanding cargo area size and versatility are tempered by cabin storage options that are so-so by comparison.
Edmunds Insurance Estimator
The Edmunds TCO® estimated monthly insurance payment for a 2017 Toyota RAV4 in Ohio is:
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