Used 2005 Toyota RAV4 Fwd 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5M) Consumer Reviews
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Tough as nails, 150,000 and a front impact
dcayres, Fort Worth, TX, 08/21/2012
Toyota RAV4 Fwd 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
35 of 35 people found this review helpful
My Rav has 150,000 miles on her. Last October I rear-ended someone and thought she was done for. I pulled the frame back out a few inches, installed a new radiator and she's back running as strong as ever. My only complaint would be the wind noise, honestly. The clutch was replaced around 15,000 miles ago, but that's been the only mechanical issue. Regular maintenance, tires, and brakes have all been reasonably inexpensive. This is the first car I have ever kept until it was paid off. In the past, I would grow tired of issues, but not this baby. I am going to drive her until the wheels fall off.
BEST SUV EVER MADE
Linda, Orlando, FL, 01/21/2016
Toyota RAV4 Fwd 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
46 of 47 people found this review helpful
I bought my 2005 Rav 4 over a year ago with over 100,000 miles on it. This vehicle is a beast!! Three months after I bought it, I had a full car load of people when a DUMP TRUCK rammed into my drivers door, HEAD ON, going about 30 mph!! I am amazed that this little SUV held up the way it did!! Other than some small cuts from broken glass, everyone was okay!! Upon having the accident, my Rav 4 was left in the body shop for over a month so that some major body work could be done to it (the damages left by the dump truck were everything BUT minor). I honestly thought that my "new" ride would never be the same again...but I was wrong. Here it is over a year later and my RAV 4 is still going just as strong as ever!! Other than the accident, I have not had to put it in the shop one time!! It is now at 140,000 miles and it continues to drive just as good, if not better, than some of the brand new cars I have seen!! I LOVE MY 2005 RAV 4 (not to mention, it hardly uses any gas) !!!!
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4 yr. review
harshad, 02/20/2009
Toyota RAV4 Fwd 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
I bought my Rav4 in Feb 2005. its my commuter car. It's trouble free so far after 45000 miles. Manual tranny is great. I still get 25 mpg in Minnesota winters and around 28 MPG in summer. I take a seat out in summer and can put 2 road bikes easy. This vehicle has to be top 5 reliable fun to drive on consumer reports.
2 yr. update on my 05 RAV4
harshad, 01/05/2007
Toyota RAV4 Fwd 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
I have my RAV4 for almost 2 yrs now. It's been wonderful so far. 5 speed is a blast to drive, mileage has been between 25 and 28 (city). No problems so far (touch wood). The stock tires are not the best in snow but TC and VSC overcomes the problem. Lots of room after removing back seats.
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4-door, 02/03/2006
Toyota RAV4 Fwd 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
This is my Third Rav4 to lease and at no time did I ever have any trouble with any of the three vehicles. One problem I have had, since I am short, I have a blind spot on rt. hand side of rav4 and had to be very careful when moving to outside lane as I cannot see a car that is moving beside me about even with back door. I still love the rav4 and will continue to drive one as long as I drive. Avery reliable vehickle