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Used 1997 Toyota RAV4 Consumer Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars

Been a reliable little SUV

Joe B, 05/20/2022
1997 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV AWD
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I bought my 97 Rav4 L about 1 year ago at 202k on the odometer, now I'm at 212k and still driving great. I've had to put some money into it since I've had it. Needed new brakes all around & some exhaust work but other than that I'm really satisfied with this car. I mostly use this car as a delivery car with Doordash & Grubhub. Not the fanciest car on the road, when I bought it there were a couple dings & dents but for a 97 the ride & suspension still feel tight & I feel comfortable driving down the HWY!!! Very satisfied with this first Gen Rav4

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4.25 out of 5 stars

RAV is a dependable car!

Lainie, 09/08/2003
1997 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV AWD
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Got my 97 RAV used in 99. I've only had to replace brakes in 2001 and from there, just regular maintenance. I rarely seem to see them for sale used, so I think there are several happy customers out there...

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3.38 out of 5 stars

problems...problems

jacobmarley, 09/20/2002
1997 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV AWD
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

overall this has been a great little around town car, though is the past 6 months we have had to re-build the automatic transmission, (very expensive) and replace the front struts (also expensive and hard to find). we have had the car back to the shop 3 times to stop leaks or turn off engine dash light, after the re-build. would not buy another automatic, but would consider a stick shift.

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1.88 out of 5 stars

RAV

FRED DURST, 06/21/2003
1997 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV AWD
1 of 4 people found this review helpful

HARD RIDE NO FUN TO DRIVE SEVERAL TRIPS BACK FOR NOSIE IN CAR

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5 out of 5 stars

Just lost it in a wreck and now gone

Kneedragger777 , 09/24/2021
1997 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

So sad, my 97 RAV4 was hit in the left front and was a total replacement required of the front clip. Let me say that with the exception of a few rattles,this car was one of my Altima favorites- reliable and simple- some of the biggest attributes was it maneuverability, economy and ease of visibility from the driver’s seat. I also love the functionality of the rear hatch and folding rear seats.

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