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Great Vehicle Still (One Little Problem Fixed)
Connor McCollum, 02/19/2020
updated 02/24/2021
2019 Toyota RAV4 XLE 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 8A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
It's hard to believe it's been a year and a half since we've owned our 2019 Toyota RAV4 XLE and just as predicted it's been a great car. No issues, no warning lights, no funny noises, it's just Toyota reliable. I did mention about the jerky transmission a while ago that plagues the new gen RAV4s along with the current gen Camrys. However, I was able to schedule an appointment for a software update that's available for vehicles affected. It was well worth the hour and a half wait for it! It did wonders to our car! Now it shifts like it's supposed to. I got this done in July 2020 and hasn't let us down since. For anyone that hasn't gotten this done yet, do so soon!
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I would never bought a RAV4 until now
Wayne, 07/27/2019
updated 08/03/2020
2019 Toyota RAV4 Adventure 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 8A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
Update: I have own it for 18 month and still enjoying it. The noisy motor issue doesn't bother me anymore I have grown use to it. Great Toyota quality. I bought my Adventure fully loaded and love it. Yes, the motor is a bit noisy under hard acceleration, but it does accelerate. It has Safety features galore. I have taken it off road several times and it does great, It’s multi terrain mode, downhill assist and Dynamic Torque Vectoring All-Wheel Drive (TV-AWD) with Rear Driveline. If you want a car that looks like a SUV buy the Honda or Mazda. If you want a true dual-purpose SUV and this is the one you should buy.
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Great Vehicle
Tim Allen, 03/11/2020
2019 Toyota RAV4 Adventure 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 8A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Very comfortable to drive, better gas mileage than I expected, 60 each way to work and averaging 30.5 mpg in eco mode with stop and go traffic.
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Regret buying
Doubtful Toyota Owner, 09/28/2020
2019 Toyota RAV4 Adventure 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 8A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
We purchased a 2019 Rav4 Adventure Certified Used about 2 weeks ago. A week into owning it we are hearing the same grinding/mooing sound described in other reviews here and elsewhere online. In June of 2019 Toyota published a Technical Service Bulletin about it, but today I called 3 different dealerships and the service departments didn't know about the issue or have access to the bulletin. "Bring it in and we'll diagnose it." Unfortunately, many people online say the "fix" doesn't get rid of the problem. This is my first Toyota and sooo disappointed. This needs to be a recall and a repair that works. It also has some squeaks in interior when going down the road. Otherwise, mileage is good. Most other stuff seems to work, but then, it only has 16,700 miles on it.
Not my First Toyota Transmission Issue
Louie T., 01/04/2020
2019 Toyota RAV4 XLE Premium 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 8A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I have owned several Toyota cars over the years and was disappointed with yet another transmission issue. The bucking at low speeds happened to me. Mine is not AWD so I won't have the transfer case issues luckily. Having had transmission issues before with a new 06 Avalon and a new 11 Corolla, I again, did my research and found a TSB with a fix from Toyota, printed it and took it to the dealership as I usually do. And as usual, when I mentioned the issue their response was "That's just the way these transmissions operate". This time when I handed the service leader the TSB he looked at it and said that Toyota was aware of the problem and was waiting for a fix. Ususlly coming equipped with the TSB alone lets them know that you know that they already know there is a fix. I told him that what I handed him was not just a TSB but a 7 page long fix. Naturally he responded that this was the first that he had seen it. Long story short they installed the update and the transmission works fine just like the Avalon and Corolla did after their updates. I just wish they'd realize that with the age of the internet that the old lies don't work anymore. Just admit it and fix it. Otherwise I love this car and am looking forward to years of happy driving! So don't let this issue deter you from purchasing the Rav4. S
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Leaky ceiling
Tory, 04/25/2020
2019 Toyota RAV4 LE 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 8A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Is anyone else having an issue with water leaks on the ceiling above the passenger side and driver side windows I've had the issue twice and I've only had the vehicle a little over a year I got the basic version and everything everything else is great but twice in a year it's becoming inconvenient.
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2019 XSE Hybrid
Ted, 07/19/2019
2019 Toyota RAV4 XLE Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 8A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I've had my 2019 RAV4 XSE Hybrid for almost two months and in addition to having no complaints I'm totally satisfied with my vehicle as it has met all of my expectations to date. I'm getting 46 MPG in town compared with 41 rating. My first road trip had a strong head wind so my mileage dipped to 31 vs. 38 rating. My return trip (with no headwind) was 38 MPG. I love the interior roominess as well as the rear cargo area. I'm looking forward to taking it snow skiing this season to see how the AWD performs.
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Downhill Ride
Seymour Carze, 06/04/2019
2019 Toyota RAV4 Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 8A)
15 of 22 people found this review helpful
The new RAV4 is the best advertising for buying a much better similarly-priced CUV: The '19 Honda CRV. The RAV4 engine sounded loud and tinny. Cheap plastics inside even on the high-trim levels and I couldn't find one with leather, all imitation vinyl. It's now very trucky looking and riding. Not a soccer mom's cup of tea. Go for the more refined turbo CRV with a leather interior and it will feel, drive and look like you went upscale to sister Acura for the same price.
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Midnight Blue XLE Premium
Tremaine Carter, 01/20/2019
updated 07/22/2019
2019 Toyota RAV4 XLE Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 8A)
28 of 43 people found this review helpful
It was between the 2019 Mazda CX-5 or Rav4. I test drive the Cx5 and loved it. I test drive the XLE and was surprised at how well it drove compared to my older 2000 Rav I had back in the day. Something about Toyota’s realiability made me get the Rav and I am very happy. Owned the car for 2 weeks already and drove it from NYC to Atlanta. Update get the HYBRID its a much better car my wife got a XSE and it way quiet than my XLE
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What a dud!
Pete, 07/25/2019
2019 Toyota RAV4 LE 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 8A)
6 of 8 people found this review helpful
Rented a Rav 4 and was sorely disappointed. Looks were fine but dangerously underpowered. Interior not very comfortable and that stupid looking touch screen "pod" in the center of the dashboard looks like an afterthought. Thumbs down.
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(upgraded) from my 2012 rav4 to 2019
former toyota lover, 11/02/2019
2019 Toyota RAV4 LE 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 8A)
6 of 8 people found this review helpful
Should have kept my 2012, my 2019 the drivers seat is uncomfortable after about 2 hours of driving, lane assist keeps moving wheel little to left than little to the right, or a straight road keeps telling you to put your hands on the when even when you have both hands on the wheel already. When on a back road and the road dips lane assist turns your wheel to the left or right has turned wheel into oncoming traffic. When you stop at a light can turns off and restarts when you remove your foot from the brake. when you use collision avoid on a highway and someone changes lane in front of you it slams on your breaks. Every time you go over the center line buzzes at you. I am getting about 27MPG, but my last toyota
Great car but.....
C Daniel, 04/01/2019
2019 Toyota RAV4 Adventure 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 8A)
9 of 13 people found this review helpful
Our Adventure is now making a grinding sound while accelerating and decelerating. Usually around the 13-33mph area. No idea what is causing it. And the transmission will lurch if you're doing a "California stop." Other than that we are loving it, oh, except for Entune which Toyota should pay the consumer for having to use it. Best seats Toyota has ever put in a vehicle.
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Pretty much love it
Jordan, 05/29/2019
2019 Toyota RAV4 LE 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 8A)
7 of 10 people found this review helpful
I picked up my rav4 in March of this year after trading in my 2018 corolla due to its size. I am extremely happy with my rav. It's peppy (has no issues leaving people in the dust) the eight speed transmission takes a little adjustment to to get used to. It is smooth and shifts fantastic as long as you are consistent with your accelerator pressure. It is a little clumsy if you don't come to a complete stop and try and stomp on it but I've found if you take even half of a second between brake and accelerator it has no issues. The gas mileage is phenomenal for a vehicle of its size. I'm averaging 34+ with about a 50/50 split of highway and city (normal mode) The room is great I'm 5'8" and am very comfortable in it. Just went on a 7+ hour road trip one way with it with a passenger that was over 6 feet and never had any complaints. Cargo room is great was able to fit a 65 inch TV in the back with room to spare. The awd system is very capable even with the "all weather" tires that I am replacing soon it didn't hesitate in mud in the normal setting. The infotainment is great and the apple car play was very nice on my road trip. I was able to put my phone away and just use the system to do everything I needed (GPS and music) the safety systems are great. Love the blind spot monitor and cross path. Not a huge fan of the auto start feature. I think that's one reason people complain about the transmission because when you stop and start it has a pretty big hesitation or jerk to it. I drive with the system off much of the time. The little amber light is better than the hesitating. All in all though I have very little complaint about my rav. Ive had it for 3 months next week and already have almost 5k miles with no real issues.
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Bought for great gas mileage
Sandra Soronen, 04/28/2019
2019 Toyota RAV4 Adventure 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 8A)
7 of 10 people found this review helpful
The gas mileage so far sucks. Can't get above 22 mpg.
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Unavailable hitch
Obas, 05/09/2019
2019 Toyota RAV4 XLE Premium 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 8A)
7 of 10 people found this review helpful
Basic solid Toyota. However I was promised the hitch would be available soon. It’s been three months and no hitch available for this car. Some interior poor designs. Overhead light switches are hard to find in the dark. Other controls are not intuitive but need to be learned. Back seat leg room is limited. I’m taking mine back and getting something else.
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LOVE MY 2019 TOYOTA RAV4 AWD ADVENTURER
Earle, 08/01/2019
2019 Toyota RAV4 Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 8A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
Front Passenger Seat height is too high, grandson is over 6 foot and his head just about touches the roof. Other than that, I added a lot of options the Limited has.
Color me a happy hue of blue!
Harver Tomsson, 05/05/2019
2019 Toyota RAV4 Adventure 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 8A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
A repeat Toyota customer. chose the Adventure RAV4 due to towing capacity. Got a ride bonus in the deal. Compared to the LE Hybrid it is not as good accelerating, but ride is firmer, and smoother due to suspension tweaks and the 19 inch wheels vs std 17s. Since I'm not tall, the head room is fine and power front drivers seat is the bomb. Would have liked the option to upgrade to dual memory seat that the Limited model offers since wife is 8 inches shorter and always sets the set all the way back so I won't get a knee bash getting in. Dialed in, I can drive for hours fatigue free and then slide off the seat without any hip pain that my Prius always managed to create in 2 hours or less of seat induced "rigor mortis." Ride is composed and quiet at speed, but acceleration is glitchy as the 8 speed automatic waffles in its choice at times. A 300 mile test drive of the LE hybrid occurred when I used a loaner when dealer was installing accessories. This version had no acceleration problems, but had a flimsy, narrow grip steering wheel, a compromised manual adjusting seat that never really fit my needs, and a soft, almost mushy feel that poorly absorbed the rough roads of Michigan into Chicago. The Hybrid got just over 37 mpg cruising 70-75 mph, while my regular Adventurer gets about 32 for that same drive pattern. Using two lane travel I get up to 40 mpg, and average about 35-36 mpg. Infotainment is a weak link. And I have all these techno-dinosaurs called DVDs that I can't use in it. But getting down to the nub of my "happy" blues . . . Why could'n I get my interior of choice, and why is the Adventurer only offered in 4 colors: dark red, black, lunar rock (lichen green), and a Jeep mimicking color of blue? At least my blue RAV is never "lost" in a parking lot.
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I regret buying this car!
Angela Castillo , 09/28/2019
2019 Toyota RAV4 XLE 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 8A)
5 of 7 people found this review helpful
2019 Toyota RAV 4 is very disappointing! I wish I did not buy this car. It's noisy! It has no power especially when you're turning or uphill. It has that jerky movement especially when you accelerate, seemed no power it feels like it's hesitating to move! I wish I can return it but I'll try to sell it and will not buy RAV 4 again! I'm disappointed with Toyota period! Sorry but I'm no longer a Toyota fan!
No issues, great car
Shi, 05/28/2019
updated 11/30/2020
2019 Toyota RAV4 Adventure 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 8A)
16 of 27 people found this review helpful
I reviewed this last year and got an email to update my review. I’ve had my adventure for 18 months and haven’t had a single issue others complain about. Yes, it accelerates slow shen in ‘normal’ mode, but the sport mode does a better job if one is in a hurry to gun it when the stop light turns green. Every car has some models with issues and I think the bad reviews you see are the people who wanted to complain about theirs. I really enjoy mine and have zero regrets. I will say that Entune is useless and the voice command doesn’t work.
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2019 design changes are a winner!
Dan Gilmartin, 04/10/2019
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2019 Toyota RAV4 LE 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 8A)
8 of 13 people found this review helpful
The vehicle gets very good gas mileage with the 8 speed transmission. I average about 33-34 mpg. The entertainment system has Apple Play. No android support with the 2019 model year. The Entune system requires a subscription. My Iphone's navigation options work very well with the radio. The sound quality of the entertainment system is quite good. The fm radio sound quality is not very good The seats are comfortable and firm. The first 5 plus years of ownership has been trouble free, something I have come to expect from a Toyota. I wish the car had (at this trim level) heated mirrors and an inside the car & remote control rear hatch release. Mechanically the vehicle has been flawless for over two years. The tires needed to be replaced due to wear, despite relatively low mileage, which I find rather typical with the tires on new cars I have purchased.
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RAV 4 Works For me
Lamont J., 04/29/2019
2019 Toyota RAV4 LE 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 8A)
9 of 15 people found this review helpful
I see the reviews are all over the map. The RAV 4 works for me and here's why; I like the seating position and I find the cloth seats to me comfortable. The numerous controls are within easy reach, and I'm coming from a low tech Chevy Impala. I do miss the V-4 Impala power, but I find this Toyota 4 cylinder to be good enough for my needs and to pass the Subarus, Prius, and mini vans in the Northwest who are usually driving 40 MPH in a 55 zone. THe RAV 4 is a good size for me and after sitting up high, I'll never get a sedan again. Comfort, easy to drive, good enough power. It may not work for everyone, but it works for me. I compared this to the CRV, Buick Envision, VW Tiguan, Dodge Journey, (BLAH!), and Ford Edge. I chose wisely.
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3.0 PREMIUM IS A JOKE/Quality not up to expectatio
WINGED AVENGER, 03/11/2019
updated 11/19/2021
2019 Toyota RAV4 Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 8A)
16 of 28 people found this review helpful
GREAT car, lousy Entune 3.0 Remote Connect for remote start, door locks etc. does not work from smart phone. Toyota customer service is worthless, just repeats installation procedure over and over and product does not work. Car VIN shows made in Japan Paint at roof rails and seam of door cracking. Latest problem, front differential makes moaning sound when accelerating to 35 mph and decelerating What happened to Toyota quality and reliability? Engine sounds like a cross between a diesel and lawn mower.
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phone/map connection sucks
kenneth blazetic, 01/17/2020
updated 07/21/2021
2019 Toyota RAV4 XLE 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 8A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Not everyone has a smart phone to connect to map,track phone doesn't work and this item is not for me not everyone is a phone expert or under 40 ,my 2014 lexus doesn't have the phone required to operate it ,a waste...........
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Loving my new RAV4!
Michelle, 11/16/2019
2019 Toyota RAV4 XLE Premium 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 8A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I looked for months before finally deciding on the XLE Premium. It’s sporty and luxury all rolled into one. It has the space I wanted, all the modern conveniences, and provides a stylish ride.
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Fanbelt and grinding
Frustated, 07/14/2020
2019 Toyota RAV4 LE 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 8A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Bought 2019 RAV4, agtrr selling my Subaru XV. at 3400km the fan belt came off, one morning. The dealers had nothing to explain. Since them experience grinding sounding, after the vehicle is started. It last for about 2 to 5 seconds and then goes off. Dealers say normal sound. The is obvious when the engine is hot. Very frustating...not worth the price
I hate this 2019 Rav 4
BAF, 01/11/2020
2019 Toyota RAV4 XLE 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 8A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I have had this car in 3 x's , when at a stop and when you want to take off it hesitates.....very loud on the highway. Bluetooth does not work, people can not hear me talking back to them , and when to go to receive a text , you need to hint 6 buttons before you hear the message, this is very safe when you are driving....
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2019 new rav4 xse hybrid
Penny, 01/15/2020
2019 Toyota RAV4 XLE 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 8A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Saw this car as it came off the delivery truck brand new. It was love at 1st site in black magnetic with black trim and black wheels. Bought it once i drove it..felt perfect with oversized bid windshield. Love the added weather package since cold in kansas. I love the push button tail gate for loading groceries without hurting my back. Its quiet. Has plenty of power for my city driving. Very comfortable car..handles perfectly..great gas mileage. Love the safety features. Its like a toy..i just want to drive around because its so fun. Handles like a dream..looks great with added dark black film they put on my windows. Solid..best car i have ever had. Female age 67..sports model rav4 hybrid. Highly recommend..my 4th toyota..i only buy Toyotas for their reliability..single woman.
It’s decent
Car Enthusiast, 11/24/2020
2019 Toyota RAV4 XLE Premium 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 8A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
So I really dig the new design exteriorly. I wish the tech and interior quality weren’t so cheap. The touchscreen is slow and Toyota needs to update the interface. The 2017 Jeep Compass I had before this RAV4 surprisingly higher quality interior and the best tech interface. It could let me know which tire needed to be inflated but the RAV4 only lets you know there’s a tire that needs attention..probably small things to others but I’d expect more from Toyota especially since mine is the XLE Premium.
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RAV4 horrible
Nadia, 09/06/2019
2019 Toyota RAV4 Adventure 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 8A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
I so mad finally got a car that was so excited to buy and come to find out it has all these problems that everyone else is complaining about the weird noise when your driving such an annoying noise not even a clunker car would make that noise also when you are at stop sign and you push on the gas the car jumps and shakes you does not feel good at all so mad I want to trade my car in and I only had it for couple of months
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Nice looking SUV
Carol , 12/05/2019
2019 Toyota RAV4 XLE Premium 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 8A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
So, my nice looking Rav4premium.... with 1500 miles had to be jumped 2 times already - it’s been at Toyota ever since because some “electrical issue” for weeks. We’ve owned 2 other RAV4s and a corolla and never had issues. The dealer did give me a highlander to drive until I get my car back.. We haven’t decided if we should get rid of it and take the loss or keep it and take our chances that it won’t leave us stranded on the highway.. TOO BAD-TOYOTA HAD BEEN THE BRAND OF CHOICE FOR MANY YEARS
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Love the car, not the technology
Disappointed Toyota owner., 09/28/2019
2019 Toyota RAV4 XLE Premium 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 8A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
I am switching from a 2015 Subaru outback to a 2019 RAV4 hybrid XLE. I love my Subaru but can't get my bike in the back so I am leasing the XLE. I am a long-term Toyota fan. The problem is, the technology is absolutely horrible. The etune technology does not have an integrated GPS so I have to use my phone, it was difficult to set up and it uses data on my phone constantly. my phone battery, since I have installed Toyota etune, drains very quickly. I have an Android phone. It's my fault I assumed there would be an integrated GPS like almost all decent new cars now. if I had not least this car, I would turn around and sell it immediately. I am so disappointed in Toyota. I've wanted a RAV4 since they first came out and the car is great but the bad technology makes it not worth it. I use my map all the time and this is a big problem for me.
Poorly Engineered and WAY Overpriced Vehicle
Jpatt2020, 11/24/2020
2019 Toyota RAV4 Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 8A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
Toyota should be ashamed to put their badge on this car. The limited trim is upwards of $40,000. The engine noise is ridiculous--like a hamster running on a wheel. The rattles, squeaks, gas leak, infotainment system, recalls, and lack of Android auto are totally pitiful. The handled are misplaced on the doors (too far forward), making them difficult to close. The lumbar adjustment is lacking for a Limited trim. The heated seats are sub-par (barely warm up). There are no lights on the door at night, so you can't see the window/mirror buttons (ON A LIMITED TRIM!). My 1995 Dodge Neon had lighted door switches. This vehicle is laughable at best. The Toyota lane keeping and centering is all over the place. Constantly beeping and jerking the steering wheel around. Rushed to market. I bought this vehicle without doing proper research. Do not make the same mistake I did. Test drive other cars. The Ford Autopilot system is leaps and bounds ahead of Toyota. Drive a tesla. Drive a Honda. Suburu has a great lineup. Please, shop around. Toyota has really gone downhill.
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how to lose your money
Moty, 07/01/2020
2019 Toyota RAV4 XLE Premium 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 8A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
I purchased 2019 Toyota Rav 4 for almost 11 months in this period two major problems : 1. multimedia system not working, it was completely freezing and GPS not working which completely changed. 2. Now it is coming check engine and after checking they are saying the water pump needs to be changed. so my advice, if you want to lose your money purchasing Toyota Rav4 is the easiest way.
2019 Adventure, I had the "mooing", but all fixed!
Paul in South NJ, 08/19/2020
2019 Toyota RAV4 Adventure 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 8A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
I bought my 2019 Adventure in February of 2020 before the COVID nonsense started. Actually this was a CPO with 1,821 miles, so I got the 100,000 mile powertrain warranty included. This is my first Toyota, save for my classic 1989 Celica convertible. Love the styling with 19" special wheels and Adventure metallic black paint with the white roof, and the orange/black interior trim and stitching. I was skeptical about not having real leather for the first time, but I will say the with the heated/cooled seat option and heated steering wheel (especially with the hottest July on record in NJ) all has been very pleasant. I am not a fan of the infotainment interface, it's slow and glitchy. However, the sound quality of the mid-range radio (non-JBL) is excellent. I am one of those sticklers who won't buy an Apple product, so with my Android phone, I am forced to suffer with no CarPlay. Apparently this was resolved in the 2020 model. So the transfer case mooing started the first week, when the car was warmed up; even my 31-year old Celica does not make such a noise. But thanks to the RAV4 Forums online, I reported the problem and parts were ordered with zero muss or fuss through my local dealer. There is a Toyota TSB about the issue, if you mention that, seems to do the trick. Had work done in July and all is good now. The only other SUV that holds a candle to the RAV4 would be the Mazda CX-5, especially since the Mazda reliability has been on an upward trend as of late, Toyota and Lexus still rule the roost, Possibly the Subaru Forrester is there too, but the CVT transmissions scare me. The Lexus NX is very similar as far as the mechanicals and size are concerned, save for the turbo issue I mentioned above, and the fact that there is no touchscreen in that model, just a touchpad device, which seems extremely dated and silly; actually kept me from buying one! For me, the idea of a 1-year old RAV4 AWD with very low miles at the price of a 3-year old NX FWD with 30k miles (both cars being Certified) made the most sense to me. I also like that the Adventure units are fairly rare, and have the extra 2,000 lbs. of towing capacity. I have no immediate plans to use it, but think it could enhance the resale value. Power is adequate most of the time. This is a Camry motor (2.5 liter), it's not built for speed, and frankly tiny 4-cylinder turbos used by Lexus (2 liter), Honda and Ford (1.5 and 2 liter) do not give me confidence as far as longevity is concerned. The gas mileage is right at 27.5 MPG and I have seen 30 and 31 on certain trips if I stay off the throttle. That's impressive for this size of car. The Honda/Acura reliability has taken a hit over the earliest turbo motors, they need more proving in the real world. A Camry 4-cylinder motor is about as bulletproof as you can get; I mean, think about how many 20 to 25 year old Camrys are still on the road? The RAV4 is the best selling Toyota for a reason. Sharp styling (far improved over the previous model) and strong resale value keep it at the head of the class.
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Feels dangerous and unsafe. It doesn’t accelerate
Kat , 07/24/2020
2019 Toyota RAV4 LE 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 8A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
It is not accelerating fast on the turn out. It takes time to react to the gas pedal, while it takes time it puts the car into possibilities for an accident. Had multiple situations when I believed I had enough time to turn out and the car didn’t react to the gas pedal right away. It makes a loud sound like the engine is trying to drive fast but it is not. I feel very unsafe in this model. I had 2014 before and was very happy with it and never had an issue like this.
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DONT BUY 2019 RAV4
I HATE MY RAV, 02/05/2020
2019 Toyota RAV4 XLE 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 8A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
I purchased a 2019 rav in jan already problems the tranny is bucking like crazy i guess toyota is joining the other auto manufactures and makin junk like ford chevy and so on greed is a terible thing i will never buy a toyota agia
if you need navigation buy another brand.
Paul, 06/09/2020
2019 Toyota RAV4 LE 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 8A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
You should be ashamed of your selves. With all the negative reviews concerning Scout link you still have people installing that garage navigation. If you would let me i will bring back both of my Rav 4 to you. On my first year and hating them.
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Worst SUV on the road!
RS, 06/15/2020
2019 Toyota RAV4 Adventure 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 8A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
My husband and I purchased a 2 brand new 2019 RAV4 adventure in February 2019. We have owned various Toyotas for over 20 years. This vehicle was the worst automobile, by far, that we have ever purchased! Within about 500 miles of driving the vehicle a loud grinding noise started happening when driven over 10 miles per hour. We took it to the dealers auto shop multiple times but they did not have a fix. It continued to become louder and louder as time went by. Finally after three months we were able to get Toyota corporate to purchase it back for us as a lemon. This was a very long pain staking annoying experience that I never want to have again. I would not recommend this vehicle!!
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UUMMM?
Bertha Posey Bell, 08/12/2019
2019 Toyota RAV4 XLE Premium 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 8A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
How to connect Andriod phone. I followed directions; there was a temporary connection where I even called a local as well as a long distance number with success. Finally, I sought help from the 800 guy with no success. Since my dealer could not connect my phone to my car, I thought maybe something was wrong with my phone since my screen was cracked. So I had a youngster try to connect with other different phones. They did not. However, his iPhone did work. I did get my garage opener to work without problems and control the location of my speakers. My next mission is to learn how to use ABS, etc. Another thing that I definitely do NOT like is that I can look my keys inside the car. My previous car, Soul!, would by any manner let me accidentally lock my keys in the car. How I need that! Based on appearance, I love my pretty car. After I learn how to work stuff, I will happily love my car.
Read to have grinding noise fixed ASAP
Chrissy, 08/23/2019
2019 Toyota RAV4 Adventure 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 8A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
So apparently Toyota is not putting it out there or doing a recall as it should be done. I found a technician at my Toyota dealer who knew exactly what to do and what is causing it. TRANSFER CASE has to be replaced. Tips and trick to help you all 1. Its covered under the warranty 2. Make an appointment about 4 days out. Once appointment is made either go up to your Toyota dealer or call and speak with a technician and request they order the part and when your appointment is scheduled ensure they have a loaner set aside for you. I was in a loaner for a week bc the part had to get ordered.
Just a piece of metal with good mileage
Adi, 02/03/2021
2019 Toyota RAV4 LE 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 8A)
4 of 6 people found this review helpful
I have 2019 Rav4 LE. 2 years and 37k on odometer now and lots of problems. Where to begin: 1) Rattling noise coming almost everywhere in the cabin. I noticed 3 places till now but seems like there are more. 2) Road noise is too loud 3) transmission is not smooth especially at lower speeds. 4) Plastic parts used are not good quality Only good part about RAV4 is mileage and safety features even in lower trims.
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Great car! Don’t use Verizon wireless service
Sunny, 08/29/2019
2019 Toyota RAV4 Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 8A)
5 of 8 people found this review helpful
Awesome car ! Everything is perfect but flaws that even edmunds may not notice. 1. Connect car service by Verizon. DONT BUY IT !! I REPEAT DONT GET THE VERIZON CAR WIFI. Verizon is a [non-permissible content removed]. If you have their dumb 2gb trial then use and forget about them. If down the road Toyota says you can switch their sim out of the car to someone else then do it but don’t get them as I am regretting it big time. If you have issues their support team will simply hang up..you will be lost looking for the right depart or the right number. Even the number they give you on the purchase order doesn’t work. People at their support just don’t care and you will be left with a crappy WiFi when your own mobile personal hotspot could out perform this carppy Verizon Internet. 2. The load bearing limit of your trunk is not more than 150lbs ! Yes I did say 150. Mine just caved in when I put 5 bags of soil from Home Depot. You can try sitting into the trunk and try bouncing around for a while. Soon you will notice it’s board is not solid and when you actually remove the base Baird and look at the edges that are actually holding it are mere PLASTIC !! Yea! Plastic. So that’s probably the biggest flaw for me.
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Most exciting Toyota RAV4 ever! UPDATED
Chad Fawcett, 04/30/2019
updated 11/08/2019
2019 Toyota RAV4 Adventure 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 8A)
7 of 12 people found this review helpful
This car is a pleasure to drive. Some reviewers complain of lackluster power, but if you drive nearly any other CUV these days, that’s what you get. I’m very relieved to have an automatic transmission instead of the awful CVT we had to live with in our Crosstrek the last 4 years. We purchased our RAV4 in the Adventure trim and it is completely worth it. With discounts given by the dealer we paid just under $5k more than we did for our 2015 Crosstrek in Limited trim and this thing feels like we’ve advanced decades in technology. I will say that based on reviews and tests I’ve read/watched the AWD system on this isn’t as good as Subaru. I haven’t really experienced any conditions that require it yet, but to get into a significantly larger, more comfortable and theoretically just as reliable vehicle as the Subaru, with as many advanced safety features standard this seems well worth the downgrade in the AWD system. Not to mention the option on the Adventure trim of towing up to 3500 lbs. Last I checked the most you could tow with the current gen Forester or Outback was 1500 lbs. I know not everyone is comparing this as heavily to the Forester as I am, but I consider them to be the closest competitors in terms of being very reliable, low-depreciation vehicles in the same class. On top of all of the features, I think Toyota knocked it out of the park with the design of this one - so much more rugged and masculine than the rest of the cars in its class, apart from Jeeps of course, but I wouldn’t even consider one of those due to reliability reasons. As a disclaimer, I have only owned this vehicle for a week, after 2 months of obsessive research and test driving. So, real world reliability is yet to be seen, but if it follows suit with the majority of Toyota’s, I assume we can get 200k-300k miles out of it with relatively few major issues. Being a totally redesigned car, we did opt to extend the warranty to 125k miles for an extra $1200. Seemed well worth it given the 40 or so computer systems operating in this vehicle. So, I would strongly recommend the RAV4 if you are shopping for a vehicle in this class. You can expect anywhere from $3k-4k in discounts off of sticker price from the quotes I got from various dealers in our area. *UPDATE* About 7 months into ownership now and we’re still loving the RAV4. The only issue we’ve had is with the infotainment system connecting to our phones, but even that we’re pretty sure was the fault of an old cable and probably not the system. After changing the cable, we haven’t seen it persist. Otherwise it’s been a great daily driver for my wife and an enjoyable place for long distance travel. We have installed an aftermarket hitch, but only used it for a bike rack. We’ve ordered the wiring harness for it, and will install that soon and find out how it does pulling a light trailer.
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A great adventure!
RM Baker, 03/17/2019
updated 03/26/2020
2019 Toyota RAV4 Adventure 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 8A)
8 of 15 people found this review helpful
I just bought a 2019 Adventure and also have a 2018 XLE Hybrid. I was anxious to feel the improvements and Toyota has taken care of most all of the issues that I would have addressed. The size was somewhat "crampy" to me for 2018 and the 2019 is "the right size". With the Adventure I feel I am now in a right sized SUV that has improved speed, power and sound (I have the 11 speaker JBL package which is great for an audiophile). All in all it is a complete SUV that is fun to drive and a pleasure to take down the highway.
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2019 TOYOTA RAV4
SC, 05/28/2019
2019 Toyota RAV4 XLE Premium 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 8A)
13 of 26 people found this review helpful
:-( :-( Tears, I'm so unhappy with purchase, problems from the start, 5 weeks old..all I need is some water and sugar and I'll have a perfect lemonade....
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Was ripped off
Michelle Brosius, 10/18/2019
2019 Toyota RAV4 XLE 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 8A)
5 of 9 people found this review helpful
Yes, transmission slipping, wines, and engine is loud. Should of kept my 2005 camry xle ran like new, very disapointed
Easily beats the CRV
Uncle G, 08/26/2019
updated 03/04/2025
2019 Toyota RAV4 XLE 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 8A)
4 of 7 people found this review helpful
Purchased a 2019 RAV4 in March after having owned 10, or 11 CRVs. The RAV4 drives like a car. The 2019 CRV drove like my 66 Olds. Took the RAV4 to Fl. and got 44.1 mpg there and 43.2 mpg back to NY. Average mpg around town is 35.5 And this is the gas, not hybrid model. Yes the trans. is a bit jerky but it does have 8 speeds to it. Drive it nicely and it responds nicely. Another trip to FL. and now 45.1 mpg. Wow!!! Drive it nicely and it responds nicely.
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limited rav 4
donald, 06/11/2019
2019 Toyota RAV4 Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 8A)
4 of 7 people found this review helpful
I have a limited awd 2019 and I think that is a great vehicle. I have had the vehicle for 3 weeks and have put 10000 miles on it already with no problems, yet. i run this vehicle on highway, mtn rds, and dirt rds all day long and it is solid, comfortable, and great on gas mileage. i drive my vehicles normally. that means i do not hammer on it or take corners as fast as the car will go i use it for my shuttle business and will probably purchase another one next year. the 8 gears works awesome and as long as you are not trying to hot rod the suv you will enjoy this vehicle. i had rented a x3 2019 s drive and a 2019 Hyundai Tucson both for a months time and the rav 4 2019 is way better than both of those cars. i put 12000 miles on the x3 and 10000 on the Hyundai and i want to say that the Hyundai had absolutely no balls whatsoever. i was scared to try and pass a vehicle because it couldn't over take a subaru justy if i were going down a hill. the x3 was nice, but they just are not reliable. i find that the rav 4 has basically the same features as the bimmer. of course the bimmer is luxury, but the limited is just as nice. anyways, i thought i would throw in a good review since no one has anything nice to say.
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Unexpected Excellence
graham scott, 07/15/2019
updated 07/19/2021
2019 Toyota RAV4 LE 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 8A)
4 of 7 people found this review helpful
Great ride, superior gas mileage from this hybrid, really nice handling, pleasant comfortable interior, just about the perfect vehicle for todays driving needs.
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Loud engine noise
Ivan, 07/17/2020
2019 Toyota RAV4 XLE Premium 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 8A)
3 of 5 people found this review helpful
Had a chance to drive my friend's 2019 Rav4 last week and found this car's engine is extremely noisy under acceleration. This might be the loudest engine I've ever experienced in a car. Do not buy this car!
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