Used 2014 Toyota RAV4 Consumer Reviews
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LaurieF, 10/05/2018
2014 Toyota RAV4 XLE 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Good price, looks, and gas mileage. It always starts,good acceleration. Now.........Problems: poor paint quality/rusting around doors and lower aspects of car, loud inside/sounds like a semi, rattling sound from dash/unknown origin, radio system went out/a known problem with this vehicle and the dealership repair is about $700, drivers side seat clicks and moves when in locked position, requires a fancy oil change that costs about $65 each time, no response from Toyota from an email detailing complaints, no support from dealership, which I understand, because limited warranty had expired..just as problems started showing up.
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Happiest I've ever been with a car!
Phil C, 04/27/2016
updated 10/30/2019
2014 Toyota RAV4 LE 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
My 2014 RAV4 is the best car I've ever owned. It gives me everything I want from a vehicle of this class. At 51,000 mi the car is still A-1.
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Very Let down!
chrisg48, 01/26/2015
2014 Toyota RAV4 XLE 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
27 of 37 people found this review helpful
We are a Toyota family having owned 6 cars and a truck but this car has really let us down. The gas milage is terrible. We average 22 and the best we have gotten is 24 on a trip to Florida. The seats are uncomfortable and the back seats have no cup holders or a power outlet. 4 adults fill this thing to the brim. There is no button inside or on the key fob to open the lift gate. It is an option that must be paid for extra. One would think this would be standard on the XLE edition. The touch screen is hard to use and the navigation will not let you make any changes unless the car is in Park. The car does ride and drive smooth but that doesn't make up for the other downfalls.
Almost a great car
Walter, 02/06/2017
updated 02/07/2019
2014 Toyota RAV4 Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
17 of 24 people found this review helpful
We don't drive much so we only have about 6800 miles on our 2014 RAV4. Here are the impressions. 1) Handling low speed is great. Nimble and quick. On the highway it's downright dangerous. Wanders aimlessly with no road feel. Best snow driving car ever, though! And we have had Jeeps 'forever'. 2) Brakes are terrible but dealer says 'normal'. As you come to a rolling stop, like a traffic light, the pedal suddenly drop about an inch or more. You react by pumping to brake to restore height. 3) Transmission shift great up and down. CVT is impressive. 4) Interior issues include a) the silly armrest slides back and forth about 100 times a day when driving or getting in/out; b) Like most, the backup camera is pretty much worthless during the day/great at night. Also, the angle of the screen forces the driver to lean to passenger seat to view clearly day or night. 5) Radio is very poor. Turns on, Changes stations or modes or even volume by itself. Even if you are not touching the steering wheel at all. Dealer says 'normal'. 6) Great for little people but sucks if you are tall. Getting in/out a challenge and, because there is no tilt function on the steering wheel, you smash your knees every time. 7) Annoyances include: a) Cheaped out idea to use the same switch on driver/passenger door locks saved them 10 cents but make it tough to use since lock functions are opposite on passenger door; b) Downright silly programming on the rear hatch lift. And poor button placement too. Needs an exact set of circumstances to allow open/close. b) Also silly programming n the chime alerts. You'll spend lots of time trying to figure out what it wants and getting it to shut up is often a multi-person game.; c) Information screen is worthless and tiny. d) Seat belt attachment point is too low. You spend a lot of time just trying to get it high enough to connect. e) Supports for power liftgate are out pretty far. Be prepared to whack your head often if taller. New iisues: water flowing in around windshield. 2018 Update: I figured out the screwy radio issues: system remembers even passive steering wheel button contact EVEN WHEN CAR IS OFF. Then, when you turn he car on, it starts going thru button command you may have accidentally hit while exiting the car. Very strange. Just try and replace the rear wiper. All blade manufzcturers show their blades fit. They do not. Toyota wants you to buy from them alone for big $$$$.
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Electrical Issues between Year 4 and 5
C Seymore, 02/10/2019
2014 Toyota RAV4 XLE 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
At about the 4.5 year mark, my radio/navigation console went out with a constant loading screen that changes in brightness sporadically. Not only is it a distraction while driving, but I was told by the dealer the repair would cost $1600 since the general warranty coverage was over past the 3rd year. My USB port is also not working. I bought the car new and this is very upsetting. You expect reliability with Toyota and I am shocked to have issues like these so early on. While searching the internet to solve this electrical issue, I found that this is very common of the 2014 Rav4 at the 4th year.
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Ed, 09/01/2020
2014 Toyota RAV4 XLE 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Great car the only thing I could tell you is the steering is very light must pay attention all the time to keep car in center of the lane
Rav4! The comfort vehicle
Hector, 11/30/2017
2014 Toyota RAV4 XLE 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
This SUV is is quite comfortable it has enough space for running around town but also to go out and camp or do other activities on the weekend. Soft ride when going over 45 mph but a little rough suspension on the rear feels like a truck suspension. One thing i do miss is the sunglasses holder. Also the navigation system seems outdated and the entertainment system is a little on the slow side. Other than that its a all in one package vehicle that feels complete. Haven't had the chance to take it out in the snow but will be doing it later in the year!
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a real lemon
oldtoyotausser, 11/03/2014
updated 11/04/2016
2014 Toyota RAV4 LE 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
33 of 51 people found this review helpful
The Rav 4 has had 25 recalls, which should say it all. I have had to replace both front and rear brakes at only 50k miles. The sensors went at 25k. The battery died at 49k. The front end is so far out of alignment that I must replace tires every 16000 miles or drive on badly, unevenly worn tires. I have had the car to 3 different alignment shops which verify the car is badly out of alignment. This is an unfixable problem. Unfortunately it still falls within Toyota's specs. I guess it is easier to change specs than admit this problem should also have been recalled. I have also had repeated computer problems. I feel that this car is unsafe to drive and a money pit.
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Not the quality I expect from a Toyota
Aaron, 07/26/2018
2014 Toyota RAV4 XLE 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
9 of 13 people found this review helpful
It seems that Toyota has determined that, like American car manufacturers, customer satisfaction is not as important as making every single penny they can from each customer. Example: after 4 years, the stereo system in our 2014 Rav4 has stopped working and is in a constant rebooting loop. There have been numerous reports of this online and the only solution (according to Toyota) is to purchase a new radio from them. Ridiculous! Toyota has dishonored their family name and is a disgrace to the Japanese people - shame on them!
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Sharon, 05/19/2017
updated 05/20/2021
2014 Toyota RAV4 XLE 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
10 of 15 people found this review helpful
Aside from the stereo going out within the first two years this has been a great reliable SUV.
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