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Patrick Eaton-Robb, 12/13/2006
2007 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
42 of 43 people found this review helpful
With two kids, we love the optional third-row of seats. It allows us to take an extra kid or two to hockey practice, soccer..etc. There is a surprising amount of room left for storage with the third seat up. Though I wouldn't reccomend that row for anyone but children, because it leaves no leg room. With the seat down, there is a lot of storage in the back. Again, we are hockey parents, so that is a huge plus. The milage has been great, about 27 mpg, mostly highway driving. And I love, the audio jack for the MP3 player. The stability control is great, and it has downhill assist, which should come in handy in the snow this winter.
Not perfect, but close enough
Rogier van Bakel, 01/04/2007
2007 Toyota RAV4 Limited 4dr SUV 4WD (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
65 of 70 people found this review helpful
The four-cylinder engine, which I tested in a RAV4 Sport, is pretty peppy, but the V6 boasts about a hundred extra horses, for an eat-my-dust total of 269. That six-cylinder is a sinful delight, as it turn the RAV4 into a veritable pocket rocket by pushing it from zero to 60 in under seven seconds. Driving the RAV4 is a pleasure. The view is excellent. Steering is precise and responsive, and the brake seems to read your mind. Cabin noise, even at 75-plus mph, is well under control. All the gauges and knobs are pretty much where youd expect to find them. The cargo space is impressive bigger than that of a Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Great all around SUV
Toyota Convert, 11/23/2009
2007 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
26 of 28 people found this review helpful
Drove a new 2010 RAV and decided to save $$$ and buy used since there was no difference in looks. My 2007 RAV (12k miles) like many others had a noise/clicking in the steering wheel when turning. After research I found out about the intermediate steering shaft for which Toyota issued a TSB. Since mine still had the factory warranty (also bought it certified) I took it back to the dealer and it was repaired in a few hours, no questions asked. I signed for the warranty and saw it was 516.00. The car is now 100% to my liking and I enjoy it more every day in every way. Love it - can't go wrong!
Excessive Oil Consumption
ravnmad, 11/08/2012
2007 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
82 of 92 people found this review helpful
My 2007 RAV4 ran dry on oil at 96,000 miles. Always maintained in a reasonable manner. Dealer and manufacturer refused to help offset repair cost that included replacing the 2.4 AZ-FE engine. There is a technical service bulletin addressing the design flaw of the 2AZ-FE engine, specifically related to the piston and ring assembly (TSB-0094-11). Reall list for this RAV4 includes intermediate shaft in steering column, Faulty air bag sensor, Rear lower control arm failure, unexpected acceleration and power widow switch fire hazzard to name a few. This list doesn't include the many TSB's affecting quality, namely the excesive oil consumption bulletin.
More than I expected
toyotaJ, 01/21/2007
2007 Toyota RAV4 Limited 4dr SUV 4WD (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
18 of 19 people found this review helpful
My Rav4 limited v6 is everything I had hoped for and more. It's a hoot to drive with all that smooth power; one has to be careful not to get carried away! No SUV out there can touch it, especially not from the stop light!
Great SUV, needs better tow hitch
Ed, 11/16/2006
2007 Toyota RAV4 Limited 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
23 of 25 people found this review helpful
I have the V-6 with tow package and factory 3500 lb hitch installed. A standard length tow bar will not work because of the rear mounted tire and even if the tire was not there, the hitch is recessed quite a bit from the end of the bumper.
Teenage Driver
Trent, 01/22/2016
2007 Toyota RAV4 Limited 4dr SUV 4WD (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
10 of 10 people found this review helpful
I love this car. My uncle gave it to me after he no longer needed it. I drive it to school and basketball games and everything. I love the commanding view and it is relatively easy to park. It's a stylish and fun SUV and my friends always complement the interior (dashboard). I This car is very very dependable and I will use it in college and probably forever!
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Still Love This Vehicle
JoanE, 01/16/2018
2007 Toyota RAV4 Sport 4dr SUV 4WD (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
33 of 37 people found this review helpful
This is a review of a 2007 Limited Rav 4, which was the top-of-the-line model when it was released. It's still a terrific SUV, although by today's standards its missing some features, such as a back-up camera, lane warning, video screen, push start and USB ports. However, it does have bluetooth for a cell phone, heated seats, a very spacious cargo area with storage under the cargo, a reversible, removable carpet/rubber mat for the cargo hold (which keeps the back clean), automatic headlights, and the tire mounted on the rear, which I've always thought looked cool. The tire has a premium cover that matches the silver of the car. The rear door swings open, rather than up. The rear seats fold down with extreme ease - just pull a lever. The car has a premium sound system with a CD player, which isn't available anymore. I'd say that the gas mileage is average, brought down a bit by the all-wheel drive. Pickup is also average, although the vehicle has always been fun to drive. It has good clearage for snow, anti-lock brakes, and all-wheel drive that kicks in automatically. I'm a short woman, and the foot controls are easy to reach; its very comfortable to drive. Visibility is good. I was commuting a long distance when I bought the Rav4, although now I probably drive under 10,000 miles a year. This car has been reliable and hasn't needed major repairs. The leather seats are comfortable, although I'm noticing a little cracking on the sides of the front seats. The driver's side visor is drooping - the bracketing is getting worn out. I like the dash controls, which are unfussy knobs and buttons. All told, its been a fun, practical, and reliable vehicle.
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Beats the others
Safetymel, 12/13/2006
2007 Toyota RAV4 Limited 4dr SUV 4WD (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
27 of 30 people found this review helpful
We drove the CX-7 - Sluggish turbo engine, the Santafe - no towing package and very heavy, the CRX - overall yuck. The RAV4 beats them all hands down, gets good mileage, doesn't have a turbo to break, runs on regular gas, has a decent towing cap for the size, and just runs great. This is the best deal.
2007 Toyota RAV4 I-4 4WD
Felipe, 11/08/2006
2007 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
27 of 30 people found this review helpful
Just bought a RAV4 for the wife. The drive is smooth and very car-like. Steering is responsive and acceleration is surprisingly quick...going 80mph felt like 60mph. Seats are comfortable for an SUV, and the suspension can actually handle rough roads. 4WD is always on, w/ 4-Lo available on demand. Safety features include 8 airbags. As a lifelong GM/Ford guy, I am impressed with the quality and fit & finish of the RAV4. All the standard features make this vehicle one to consider when looking for a small-SUV. Overall, I think Toyota did their homework and pulled out the stops with the redesigned RAV4. But don't take my word for it, take a RAV4 out for a test drive for see for yourself.
RAV 4 over new CRV
David, 10/30/2006
2007 Toyota RAV4 Sport 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
This is my fourth Toyota, and the best one yet. Silky smooth controls, very subtleshifts, and overall refinement well above average cars. My 80 pound Dobe can stand up straight in the back. Four cly. provides more than enough power here in WI, but six would be desirable in mountains. Looks awesome with 18 inch wheels and flares. Makes my Tacoma seem primitive. Drove a new CRV and it did not compare
Great utility and fast!
Dave, 11/26/2006
2007 Toyota RAV4 Sport 4dr SUV 4WD (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
I have had my Rav for about 2 months now. I purchased Sport V6- great handeling and one of the fastest vehicles toyota now makes. There is very little wind noise on the highway at any speed. The driving position is comfortable although the seats are on the firm side. Lots of interior storage and the rear door opens to a nice flat floor. The floor storage is great for smaller items although you would be surprised how much can be fit in there. My mpg is averaging 20 city and 26 hiway- excellent for 269 hp! The added weight of the V6 up front really helps with snow/ice traction also.
Ho Hum
Dan, 05/01/2010
2007 Toyota RAV4 Sport 4dr SUV 4WD (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
I wish I knew now, what I had no way of knowing when I bought this car. The V6 engine is very peppy, the car handles well, and is terrific on snow covered roads. I really like the way it looks and drives. However, I was not prepared to pay $1800 ($171 for parts)to replaced a water pump. My wife drives this car to work everyday, approximately 100 miles round trip. That comes out o 95% highway driving. If I had known the cost involved for this repair, I would have never bought the V6. At the time I bought it, it was the highest rated SUV according to Consumer Reports. Live and learn.
I love it!
The Kanzigs, 11/14/2006
2007 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV 4WD (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
26 of 29 people found this review helpful
My husband and I were looking for an SUV without the SUV gas prices. We also live in Alaska so we wanted something that had 4X4 but was fun to drive, would be safe for when we start a family, and could handle the snow and ice. We could not be more pleased with what we got with the Rav-4. The AK weather tested the Rav-4 yesterday and as my husband was driving he looked at me and said, "I love this car." The Rav-4 handled beautifly. Also, having had Toyotas since I was 16 I had high expectations for the Rav-4 and it met every one of them.
WATER PUMP Failures - Majorly Expensive
amyb6, 12/31/2013
2007 Toyota RAV4 Limited 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
20 of 22 people found this review helpful
I am on my third, very expensive, water pump replacement. Toyota recalls for everything and they should certainly cover this one!!!! It is a design flaw for sure.
Fits the bill.
Old Grump, 11/22/2006
2007 Toyota RAV4 Limited 4dr SUV 4WD (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
14 of 15 people found this review helpful
I wanted a vehicle with a proven track record, more cargo area than a small sedan, decent power and fuel economy. The RAV4 fits the bill perfectly. The V6 is stout without totally compromising fuel economy. The ride is firm but comfortable. Handling is agile and predictable. Interior/exterior is stylish and driver-friendly. Avg 23 mpg commuting which is a mix of expressway and stop-go traffic. Trips? 27.5 mpg averaging 70-80 mph. For myself, it's practical yet still fun to drive.
Blown up rav4 @ 90K - Not recommended
nomorerav, 10/19/2012
2007 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
24 of 27 people found this review helpful
Just paid off my 2007 rav4 when it blow a motor. The water pump is located in the back and it broke. My wife drove it and blow up the motor. 8 grand for a new one. Even if she did not blow it up, the water pump is on the back of the engine. This requires the motor to be pulled to change it out. A $2000 to $3000 job depending on where you get it done. I had electrical problems. Tire wear issues, brake problems. All the senors would randomly go off on it. The Tire pressure senors where always needing replaced. I ended up junking the car, basically threw 20K down the drain. I know 2 other people that have had issues with water pump or rear main seal. And they all had there engines blown.
Fun to drive, looks great in red
icwl, 10/31/2006
2007 Toyota RAV4 Limited 4dr SUV 4WD (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
Quick acceleration. Classy interior. The V6 has better gas mileage than many 4 cyl competitors. Love the gray leather interior (though limited to 5 seats in leather). Bluetooth works great with voice commands.
RAV4 Great! until water pump problem
Alex, 07/02/2010
2007 Toyota RAV4 Limited 4dr SUV 4WD (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
13 of 14 people found this review helpful
The RAV4 is exceptional in handling and driving, I love it! CAUTION: One major downfall, I have to replace the water pump. Well in order to have the water pump replaced the engine has to be taken out, 14.5 hours of labor! The service guy quoted 14.5 hours labor! That totally crushed my opinion about the RAV4, it's bad for the engineers/designer to place the water pump where the engine has to be removed to replace a simple device such as the water pump.
Great Buy
shaft45, 11/15/2006
2007 Toyota RAV4 Limited 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
13 of 14 people found this review helpful
This is my first SUV after driving an Accord for years. The horsepower is fantastic as well as the dual zone auto climate control. I have received so many compliments on this car. I got the dark blue exterior with beige leather interior and it is beautiful. The fuel economy so far is about 22-23 mpg in a combo of city and hwy driving and I am still breaking the engine in so expect this to improve a bit.
07 RAV4 Ltd V6 4wd is sweet
Philly Rav4, 12/15/2006
2007 Toyota RAV4 Limited 4dr SUV 4WD (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
13 of 14 people found this review helpful
The V6 RAV4 is outrageous. Power is addictive. Size is perfect. Safety features of a Lexus. Good mileage for an SUV 24+.
Big Fat Disappointment
Steve, 11/06/2016
updated 11/08/2017
2007 Toyota RAV4 Limited 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
32 of 37 people found this review helpful
So this review spans over about 10 years and three different Rav4's. I'll start with the 2006 Base V6 4WD. We bought this new 2006 and it served us good for a number of years. When the miles got closer to 100,000 miles we started developing some problems. The first thing that happened was the intermediate shaft starting clunking. This is a very normal thing for most Toyota's of this generation. My 2005 Avalon did it and all three of the Rav4's did it. Toyota will not offer any help replacing the defective part once your out of warranty and its about 500 bucks to have it done. Toyota has even come up with a new part that doesn't have this problem. There is a TSB that says to lube it and the problem will go away for a few months but ultimately it needed replaced. The next problem came at about 80,000 miles and keep in mind I'm very particular about the maintenance on my vehicles. While driving on the highway we started to develop a roaring noise from the rear end. I put a set of tires on it thinking that we had a bad tire or even a wheel bearing. After a new seat of cooper tires we found that the noise was still there and that the rear differential was going out. Again another common problem for the Rav4 with 4wd. Toyota in their great wisdom came up with a repair kit to rebuild these rear ends as it was a common problem. At about 110,000 miles on our way home from picking up a motorcycle in Arkansas we starting noticing a strange noise from the engine. The bearing on the water pump was going out. Just the water pump ended up being about 500 bucks and its not an easy repair. I think the total came out to be around 1100 bucks to replace the water pump due to the amount of labor there was to replace it. The final straw on this rav4 was the alternator, the cam seal, and the front shocks. These all came at once and we where looking at around 3000 grand to have this vehicle fixed correctly. I'll start with the alternator. The alternator is very hard to get too and requires removing the passenger front wheel, and the radiator to remove it. I found out that this is yet another $500 dollar part and $200 with of labor. During this repair we found out that the cam seal was leaking. This is not an easy job and Toyota does not have a real good fix for it. In fact the TSB says to remove the cam seal cover and apply more sealant. To replace this cam seal you have to drop the entire motor out of the bottom of the car. I've seen prices from 1800 to 2800 depending on where you take it. Since you have the entire front of the car on the ground we were going to go ahead and have the front struts replaced because they started popping and making noises while driving. We ended up driving this turd to the nearest car lot and traded it for a Lexus so we didn't have to put 3000 grand into a 5000 dollar car. Now the other 2006 and the 2007 were 2WD 4 cylinders. All of them had the same issues with the exception of the cam seal. The 4 cylinder on both of these vehicles had a significant problem as well. They both started consuming oil that was acceptable by Toyota. We were adding about half a quart every 2000 miles. Toyota did extend the warranty to cover this problem but according to the forums most of the them did not consume enough oil to be covered under the warranty which would require and engine replacement. Both of our Rav4's did not consume enough oil to be covered under warranty. My 2007 actually ended up messing up a vacation I took it on. Up until this trip it would never consume more than half a quartof oil every 2000 miles. I checked the oil on the 2007 before I left and the next day I found my dip stick to be dry after 400 miles. This is was very disappointing and didn't feel comfortable driving it home. To be covered under the warranty toyota charges you to change the oil and then bring it back after 1000 miles to check the oil and change it again. Standard oil consumption test but I have seen reports of this process taking a few months and I didn't have time to deal with that. So i traded my 2007 while on vacation. Other than these major mechanical problems we actually enjoyed the cars. They drove good, the V6 had lots of power and the 4WD was epic in one of our foot deep snow storms. Being a huge toyota fan I think my 2016 Rav4 is my last ditch effort to give Toyota once more chance. Nothing is cheap to repair on these cars. Even replacing the front suspension the 2007 cost my 500 bucks. On most vehicles when you replace suspension components you can buy a quick strut kit which has the spring already around the strut. You can't find those for this generation so be ready to pay big money when you have to replace your front struts. I don't think I would buy this generation of Rav4 without an extensive service history.
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History of problems
jimdereynier, 06/07/2015
2007 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
32 of 37 people found this review helpful
2007 Rav 4 First 100,000 miles= a real problem At 80,000, external oil line blew- lost all oil but was just coming up an I 95 ramp so I was able to save engine- This occurred before the recall- - Bad battery in the first 18 months. - $600 air bag electronic line went bad- no recall. - Disk brake rotor plate- front and rear and to be replace- under 60,000 miles. 100,000- to 238,000 - Car works like a Toyota - and even get much better mileage than the first 100,000.- Bottom line- the engineering team should have been fired.
Bad Trans/Differential
Charles, 10/02/2010
2007 Toyota RAV4 Limited 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
12 of 13 people found this review helpful
These SUVs develop an annoying differential whine at about 40 MPH and up. There is a Service Bulletin #TSB- 0192-10 that addresses the problem. Problem is it simply tries to cover up the problem by dampening the noise - hoping the owner will go away. Also the engine has to be pulled to simply replace a water pump. The Service manual also states that the engine needs to be removed for spark plug replacement. It could really get expensive to own this vehicle for the long term.
oil burning Rav 4
rav88, 01/09/2013
2007 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
16 of 18 people found this review helpful
the first Rav 4 I had (2006) was a "lemon" as whenever it rained the car flooded. So Toyota did replace the car after I got a lemon law attorney. This 2007 is guzzling oil and the representative I just spoke with me told me 1 quart for every 1000 miles is normal. WHO ARE THEY KIDDING? And the car has had maybe 6 recalls. Toyota deserves to be out of business.
Fast Rav4
cjd2966, 12/12/2006
2007 Toyota RAV4 Sport 4dr SUV 4WD (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
Fast little crossover with loads of power. Sport handling is excellent with firm ride and tire grip. Good amount of storage and great flip seats. Perfect for us and our dogs.
Class Action? ...Anyone?
booorav4, 02/25/2013
2007 Toyota RAV4 Sport 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
24 of 28 people found this review helpful
The engine on my 07' Rav4Sport blew up at 86k miles. I had all repairs, replacements, even oil changes performed solely at Toyota dealerships. Something shoots out from inside the engine while I'm driving on the fwy one day, spews ALL of the oil out from inside, about 6-8 quarts, my rear wheels kicking that sludge back up onto that stupid rear gate with the tire on it while I desperately try to exit the fwy. I get it towed to the dealership where I had gotten an oil change 6 days prior; to find that there is a 3 sq inch hole in the bottom block and that I need a new engine. I take this up with corporate, aaand they're nice enough to offer me $1k toward the purchase of a new lemon.
Texan loves her RAV4!
Helen, 01/08/2007
2007 Toyota RAV4 Limited 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
11 of 12 people found this review helpful
I've had my 2007 RAV4 Limited for a little over 7 weeks and truly love it! Enjoy driving it. I was hesitant about purchasing a 4 cyl SUV after owning a V6 mustang, but it has great get up and go on the freeways and great handling. I feel safe and secure behind the wheel and the visibility is fabulous. Even my husband loves it. Toyota has made a superior and sporty looking SUV.
Catastrophic Engine Failure/vvt oil leak
Deb, 05/15/2009
2007 Toyota RAV4 Sport 4dr SUV 4WD (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
I used to love this car. I ordered it specifically. We own several Toyotas. After only 37000 miles I had a VVT hose leak spraying the car engine and making loud grinding sound. The dealer will not examine the valves or open the drip pan. I have found this is more common than Toyota is letting on. Toyota has only replaced the hose (60000 power train warranty) and will not agree to look for any damage that may have occurred. The warning light does not come on until the oil is gone and the engine is frozen. Horrible combination. Hope this helps someone else avoid this situation.
Great vehicle with some reliability issues
wolfzr2, 08/25/2011
2007 Toyota RAV4 Limited 4dr SUV 4WD (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
Bought it new in 2007, I have around 50,000 miles on it now. I'm getting my 3rd transmission put in. The original failed at 25k with a cracked output shaft, and the 2nd one is whining constantly due to a poorly honed final drive gear. The steering shafts pop under stress, and the rear diff makes an odd THUNK when shifting into Drive from reverse. I'm on my 3rd set of tires, and I've already had to replace the front pads and rotors. Having said that, it's an awesome vehicle in the snow. Great power from the V6, plenty of room for 4. Just wish it had held up better.
Great SUV.
Bright, 11/13/2006
2007 Toyota RAV4 Limited 4dr SUV 4WD (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
9 of 10 people found this review helpful
I have just been driving this RAV4 2007 for one months and I love it. It is fun to drive. Smooth and quick acceleration. Smooth ride though a bit more shake on flat roads than my Camry. Gas milage is lower than expected 21mpg. only 19MPG in my first 2 tanks (mostly city plus some highway). This make the small gas tank (only 15.9 gal) more inconvenient. I have to fill gas every 200 miles.
A Bad Boy looking to get unleashed
daifaylow, 12/11/2006
2007 Toyota RAV4 Sport 4dr SUV 4WD (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I took delivery of my RAV4 Sport V6 on the first day it snowed in Vancouver, Canada (usually we don't get snow)so my new baby was parked in garage until the snow melted a week later...paranoid of lousy drivers in Vanc. First impression when I finally was able to drive it, WOW!!! This is one bad a$$ puppy that loves to go fast. I feel the V6 engine is constantly looking to go faster and unleash its' potential. Flint Mica colour and black interior is HOT!! Have not accelerated hard yet so torque steer not evident. Handling in snow was accurate and precise. Visibility excellent even with wheel on rear door. Ample legroom in rear seats when reclined. Avg 15L/100km so far before break in.
Issues with the car.
pinkldy56, 07/03/2013
2007 Toyota RAV4 Limited 4dr SUV 4WD (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
At 17,603 miles the water pump needed replacement which entailed removing the engine to get to the pump due to poor design. Fortunately the repair was under warranty. At 28,748 miles the car needs a new steering shaft which is not covered under the warranty because the car is already six years old; total cost at dealership service was $236.52 for the part and labor will be determined when I get he repair done.
RAVE 4 2007 TOO MANY RECALLS BURNS OIL LIKE CRAZY
MARIA GARCIA, 02/23/2017
2007 Toyota RAV4 Limited 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
Don’t buy paid 35,000 for the limited 2007 . I don't even have 100 thousand miles and I have to add oil every month and it’s not leaking.
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Great car for my needs.
John Hovan, 05/20/2019
updated 11/20/2020
2007 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
This car is a great value to me. Crisp steering, anti lock brakes. Smooth shifting. Love the six factory speakers. I am 6’4” and I am fine with this car. Great space to haul things with the rear seats folded down. When I purchased this vehicle it was gently used. The CD player quit working so I installed a nice Pioneer AM/FM/CD/Bluetooth player. Easy install if you have any mechanical ability. Mine has a roof rack which is great for hauling my canoe. It is great for camping too! This is the third Toyota I have owned and they have all treated me well. I love my RAV4! UPDATE: After having this car for 18 months & putting an additional 35,000 miles on it, my opinion has not changed. Do your regular maintenance & you will get good life out of this car!
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-consumption oil !!!!
Mike, 01/24/2019
2007 Toyota RAV4 Sport 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
Well...I can’t believe this car has such a problem! Like oil consumption.... We got ours RAV4 AWD/ 4 C... from Stevenson Toyota dealership in Lakewood, Colorado-car had only 20,000 miles still Certified but after owning we got sooo many recalls and the worst: oil consumption ...-to point blow up engin on hway! Yes! Well, Toyota dealership denied to fix issue... of course bc needs brand new engine...after doing research and seeing how much will be fixing...cost came up to more than $8,000 ...today 1/23/19 car is worth only $2,000 even with running engine ! I haven’t case let go with Toyota Dealership...I’m in process of suing dealership for misleading and “passing” my oil consumption-twice...main Toyota in California will help us and make sure it’s dealer responsibility to fix and replace my engine...beside that overall and over the years car it’s running good ... we have winter studded tires which is main reliable safety if u live in Colorado beside :AWD/4wd/4x4 of course good wipers, all needed fluids and working heater!
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Awesome 6 and economical milage
toy truck 2, 11/15/2006
2007 Toyota RAV4 Sport 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Picked up at Fitz Mall 200 miles from home, not too thrilled about the ride to pick up this vehicle.Wrong! Fun to drive and quicker than my V8 Forerunner though not as smooth and refined.JVC sounds better in Rav.Sunroof needs wind deflector,minor issue.Driving same speeds 55 to 75mph Forerunner got 19.0 mpg and Rav got 26.9 .40% better and exactly what I wanted,may even improve.
Disappointed in Rav4 dependability
Kerry Ross Boren, 11/12/2009
2007 Toyota RAV4 Sport 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I have owned several other Toyotas and I liked them for their dependability. I purchased a 2007 Rav4 for that reason and have been greatly disappointed. The brakes went out at 17,000 miles; an oil hose broke at 23,000; the tires wore out at 20,000 and had to be replaced; the paint job is chipping; the exterior is made of fiberglass and is easily damaged; the power steering column is failing and will have to be replaced at 23,000 miles. What a disappointment. Toyota fails to warranty any of these defects or make a recall for potentially dangerous ones. I have had this vehicle a little more than two years and it has proved to be an expensive liability. I will not purchase another Toyota.
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Rav in NC, 05/11/2009
2007 Toyota RAV4 Limited 4dr SUV 4WD (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Beware of intermediate steering shaft problem with not only Rav4s but apparently other Toyotas as well. Do your research before buying. My rav4 is not 3 years old and mostly highway mileage but over 36k. Told by Toyota servicing dealer that the intermediate steering should be replaced at a cost of $1600. There is a tsb "Toyota service bulletin" for this problem but apparently since I'm over the 36k mileage (even tho car is less than 3 years old), I'm on my own. If Toyota steps up to cover this, I'm a customer for life. If not, this is my last Toyota. So much for quality.
A Terrible SUV
Sally, 05/26/2007
2007 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV 4WD (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I didn't have much time to cross-shop, so I just followed public opinion before I picked my RAV4. It was completely a disaster. Fuel economy is nowhere close to the EPA number. The engine made so bothering noise and finally stalled. I just put this car on sale and hope somebody just buys it quickly.
Loved it ,hated it.
GAdams, 10/10/2021
2007 Toyota RAV4 Limited 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I loved this car! You can see well, it's fun to drive, looks nice and has a lot of power. But, the bad part: water pump broke twice and it is so expensive! And the water pump is like in the middle of the whole engine. I had to replace the battery 3 or 4 times. Had to replace alternator and starter. The check engine light was always coming on a short while after it was fixed. It always made a lot of noise when started. It still had power. It had 250,000 miles. It just got to expensive to fix it eventually it conked out. But i still loved this car and I miss driving it. I think it reached its limit but people have wanted to buy it even though it's not running.
A Great Little SUV
Christine, 11/06/2006
2007 Toyota RAV4 Limited 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I bought the RAV4 because I was looking for a SUV that could fit my dogs, carry stuff for the house, have 4WD for the snow and still get great gas mileage and my little coupe just wasn't cutting it anymore. I was looking at the CR-V and Highlander at first and wound up test-driving the RAV4. I was sold! It has all the room I could possibly need, handles like my little sporty coupe, has great pick-up for a 4 cylinder, gets mileage similar to a 4 cyl car and lots of awesome little extras like dual-zone climate control, storage space under the trunk, moonroof and alarm system. The dealership was a pleasure to deal with and I was glad to give them my business.
Transmission Whine 40-60 MPH
Charles, 08/30/2010
2007 Toyota RAV4 Limited 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Transmission developed an irritating whine from 40 to 60 mph. This problem seems to be wide spread and Toyota does not seem to be addressing it. The whine definitely overshadows the good points of the SUV. Just another instance of Toyota stonewalling buyers.
What 2 Do
clc, 09/01/2010
2007 Toyota RAV4 Sport 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Juzt bought a used rav4 2007 @ 37,000 paying about 18,000 for it and at 4th day literally it did not want to start for me as I left my night job. Did the same thing in the morning and I'm not sure what to do. Love the look and the way it drives but I'm not a hard core driver and do not travel anywhere far. Did I get jipped and bought a lemon or should I continue to give this car a try.
Beware of the RAV4
arobinson, 06/30/2010
2007 Toyota RAV4 Limited 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
Problems: Water pump, head gasket blew because we did not replace water pump fast enough and engine has aluminum which warps in high temp. Transmission gasket replaced. Alternator replaced. Clicking in steering wheel. Luckily my brother-in-law is a mechanic saved us $1000's but we have still dumped about $3000 into fixing this car because I drove too much (ALL HWY driving) and nothing went wrong until after warranty expired. Glad I am not the only one with a LEMON RAV4, but sad at Toyota's lack of quality. 1st Toyota and probably last due to this money pit. At 109,000 miles and going to dump it and take my losses.
2007 Sport 6 cylinder wow!!!
Lori, 09/06/2006
2007 Toyota RAV4 Sport 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
I bought my car yesterday and picked it up today. Man, I couldn't be any happier. Knowing I got the best vehicle in it's class..this baby handles great. The 18inch wheels aren't as trucky..as people said. I had a VW Jetta TDI..I'll miss the gas mileage, but that's it. I love this car. Color..Flint Mica, a dark grey is gorgeuos.
2007 Rav4 $1700.00 Water eva System
kkb3130, 10/23/2014
2007 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
Original owner 66949 miles. Symptom Check Engine lite/ Swerve tires lite & VSC lite. Advised "cracked" Canister (77740-0R010) $1000.00 no ryme or reason given. Repair done in 2hrs, very unhappy & will be trading in for another brand near future. I feel this was design flaw in system & toyota not taking resposibility. My next car won't be Toyota. kkb3130
Love My RAV4
allura, 10/13/2006
2007 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
7 of 9 people found this review helpful
Purchased my RAV4 two weeks ago and love every aspect about it, very very roomy, classy looking on the outside, back seats are like a sedan for leg room, love the new storage area, I highly recommend this vehicle to anyone looking for a small SUV, Go out and take a test drive you will be sold
Don't fall for Toyota reputation- it's garbage
Onlybuyinghonda, 06/18/2016
2007 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
22 of 32 people found this review helpful
I don't even know where to begin. We are in a time crunch and needed to buy a car and we had always heard that Toyotas were very reliable and dependable. We are loyal Honda owners however we figured we'd give a Toyota a chance. We bought a used 2007 RAV4 with clean car fax from a reputable dealer and low miles (72k, which for a nine-year-old car is great). The dealership had changed the oil and done a complete tuneup before selling the car to us, however we had the oil change just 3000 miles later after we bought it and the person changing our oil said he couldn't believe the car was still functioning because there was almost no oil left. This is a consistent problem with Toyotas. We also had issues with the engine making noises and check engine light coming on sporadically. The car would shake and rattle and we had to have the oil changed four times in the less than six months we owned it. The worst part was when the air conditioner died and all of the coolant was leaking out through the front onto the driver and passenger's feet!! The car would shake and rattle and we had to have the oil changed four times in the less than six months me owned it. The worst part was when the air conditioner died and all of the coolant was leaking out through the front onto the driver and passenger side's feet! Worst money we ever spent. If you're considering buying a used RAV4, please look into the fact that this year had over 12 recalls alone. There are known issues and the dealerships and Toyota are not good at taking care of these issues. They tried to put a Band-Aid on them and people like me suffer. I shouldn't have needed to buy a new car six months after owning this one. It is such a shame. From now on I am only buying Honda. For those of you thinking about this model please run don't walk. Look for a 2001 or 2002 Honda CRV. Much more reliable or you could get a Honda element which is even larger interior space and much more dependable.
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Old Friend
Sara, 02/01/2016
2007 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
Original owner, 204K miles. Have a V-6, Limited -- which is the same engine they are putting in Highlanders now, I believe. I did have to replace the charcoal canister last year ($1200) but otherwise have only changed oil, tires, and battery. My mechanic thinks it will go another $100K miles. At almost 9 years old now, this car has exceeded every expectation I have for it, and probably will cause everything I own after it to not live up to expectations. I have done everything in this car. My kids have grown up in this car. If I had kids of driving age, I would make them drive this car. Best car purchase I have ever made.
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