Used 2012 Toyota RAV4 Limited 4dr SUV 4WD (3.5L 6cyl 5A) Consumer Reviews
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Very poor mileage
ledaebel, Rockford, IL, 01/27/2013
Toyota RAV4 Limited 4dr SUV 4WD (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
13 of 17 people found this review helpful
I have had a problem with poor gas mileage since I first bought the car. I am not happy having to get out of a warm car to put gas in the tank so frequently. I have brought this problem to the dealer, the service dept, the regioal rep, (BTY was very difficult to locate) and finally to phone "caseworker." The best mileage I got was 18.2 MG on the toll road. Now, in the middle of winter 14.2. Toyota says there is nothing wrong with the car. Their reasoning is that I must use bad gas, it's winter, it's a 6 cyl, the EPA ratings are done under ultimate conditions and I should not expect that yype of mileage I'm dumping this gas guzzler. I had better mileage with my2007 6cyl Camry.
issue with brake and gas pedal
steve475, Denver, CO, 03/08/2013
Toyota RAV4 Limited 4dr SUV 4WD (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
The gas pedal and brake pedal are 3 inches apart, not enough space for a size 12 shoe, on two occasions I have had the engine RPM go to 3,000 when pushing the brake , if my foot is at an angle the gas pedal will be depressed too, the 269 HP engine over rides the brakes, the Smart stop technology only works under certain specific conditions, this is not one of them , have contacted Toyota with the suggestion that a new brake pedal be designed to have up to 5 inches between the pedals, their reply was this is a safe vehicle, have already found several people with 2007 and newer V-6 models that have had the same issue , all have size 10-12 shoes
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No start problem
piko584189, Monroe, NY, 09/24/2012
Toyota RAV4 Limited 4dr SUV 4WD (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
11 of 16 people found this review helpful
We paid close to 35,000 with all of the upgrades. Since the first week we owned this car it had an intermitent no start problem. Has been back to dealer 3or4 times. Today we were told it had something to do with steering lock--and we need to just live with it--now that we know what the problem is we know it will eventually start.. They sent a tech bulletin to toyota and maybe someday they will do something about it. This is an uncomfortable riding vehicle--will never buy a Toyota again.
Reliable and functional
Ross, South Jordan, UT, 11/13/2023
Toyota RAV4 Limited 4dr SUV 4WD (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I had my Rav4 for 7 years and it served me so well. It holds cargo well and has plenty of handy storage spots. The V6 is fun to drive and accelerates well. If looking to buy one I would look hard at getting that engine. I think I averaged around 22 mpg with mixed driving. The only significant downside to it was the small fuel tank. The range is about 230-250 miles on a tank.
Great car
Roberta Cleland, Salt Lake City, UT, 03/21/2019
Toyota RAV4 Limited 4dr SUV 4WD (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Car has great pick up with the 6 cylinder engine. It was very easy to for me to integrate the technology with my phone and to get the navigation started. Didn’t necessarily want a moon roof, but enjoy it more than I ever thought I would.
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