Used 2018 Toyota RAV4 Consumer Reviews
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Still great car
Judith, 02/04/2020
updated 08/05/2021
2018 Toyota RAV4 SE 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I've owned this car for 3 1/2 years now and I have never had one issue with it. It has been one of the best buys I've ever made.
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Most Reliable Choice
Rafa, 02/02/2021
2018 Toyota RAV4 XLE 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
6 of 8 people found this review helpful
I traded in my 2017 Corolla LE for my new to me "Certified Preowned" 2018 Toyota RAV4 XLE. While I liked my Corolla, the RAV4 is a much better choice for me. In my opinion, the styling of the my RAV4 is way better than the new model. I love the interior. Dashboard is clean and well designed. Seats and the ride are very comfortable. I'm a fan of the many safety features Toyota includes in all their vehicles as standard equipment. The keyless entry system works well. The power operated tailgate is a bit slow but works well. Unfortunately, the headlights are halogen and not LEDs as my 17' Corolla. I have taken a few trips in my new for me RAV4 and I am so pleased with the quietness, ride, and overall solid feel of the SUV. The 4cyl engine has enough power for this SUV. My fuel economy is approx 26-27 MPG overall on city driving. I do 30-32 MPG on the highway on cruise control set at 70MPH. The 6 speed automatic transmission work very well. My RAV4 color is shinny Silver outside and all black interior. I love the paint quality and how shines when freshly washed. As negatives, I have 2 complaints. First is the radio unit. I have the CD player unit with XM radio but no navigation. The Bluetooth constantly drops and keeps disconnecting my phone while I am on a call. I've read online that this is a known issues with Toyota's radio units. This sound system is weak with low bass and volume power compared to my previous Corolla. Also, I have a XM free trial active and whoever designed this radio should be fired. How can you have XM radio and no way to scroll through the stations from the steering wheel controls? I have to stretch my arm all the way to the tuning knob on the head unit to scroll through hundreds of channels while trying to drive. And my second complaint is the front windshield. I don't know what "material" or "coating" they use on the outside of the RAV4 but it is impossible to keep the windshield clean and dry. I apply RainX on all my vehicles and this is the first time I see that water just "stays" and doesn't repel. I got new wipers and fresh coat of RainX and the water just moves side to side and smears all over the glass. I keep using the wipers and it never gets dry. Always leaves a film and streaks of water. Very weird and not sure how to fix this. In conclusion, I am extremely happy with my purchase. My Toyota dealer in Orlando FL was great and I recommend this RAV4.
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Ed Brill, 04/16/2019
2018 Toyota RAV4 XLE 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
9 of 13 people found this review helpful
We have owned two RAV's each about 8 years old. They have performed well, are easy to drive and average 26 mpg overall using regular gas! There interiors are industrial spartan, but functional. Interior room is spacious and cargo capacity tremendous, probably the best in class. Both RAV's suffer from road conditions....they drive harsh, interior noise is deafening at times when driving surrounded by larger vehicles, and lack "umph" when acceleration is needed. We tested the 2018 and 2019, anticipating two new purchases. The redesigned 2019 was a disappointment. The interior, although an improvement is still fairly spartan. The drive is still noisy and harsh. The navigation system is from hunger and for whatever reason, Toyota has not incorporated Android play into the electronics....big mistake. We have test driven the Subaru Forrester and the new Ascent. We will be purchasing one of each, a his and hers! They offer superior ride, quiet and more upscale interior. Android play is standard, and the electronics are clear, easy to use and state of the art. The lifetime maintenance agreement beats Toyota's hands down! Interestingly, our three children traded their Toyotas for two new model Subarus and on one Honda....
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TECHNOLOGY IS PATHETIC
M.A.N., 11/16/2018
2018 Toyota RAV4 LE 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
18 of 28 people found this review helpful
Had I known how illogically the Navigation is designed and/r recognized how truly pathetic, time-wasting, erratic and inaccurate the voice recognition (voice-garbling would be more precise) is, I would have shopped elsewhere. As phoning now requires hands-free under penalty of arrest, and I must often be on the phone for work, the system is costing me income. I checked with the dealer and it cannot be altered. So-called voice-training increased the accuracy from roughly 10% to <15%. If this joke of technology is not upgraded this lease will truly be over in every respect when it ends. The technology is so bad and so important gthat it degrades the experience too dramatically. Buyer Beware!!!!!!
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Toyota doesn't care anymore
Fred Benneman, 12/06/2019
2018 Toyota RAV4 XLE 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
10 of 15 people found this review helpful
I leased a 2018 XLE, right out of the gate the brake pads clunk when backing out of a parking space and then driving forward. The suspension is like a buckboard jumping side to side going around a corner. The drivers seat side bolster frame digs into your ribs. Toyota's response what did the dealer say... nothing wrong, that's how they're built, Toyota well that's the way it is, never bothered to confirm. For $29000 it's a joke. I've owned 7 over 20 years, it was a comfortable great product, not anymore. Nissan ,Hyundai or Kia next time.
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