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Used 2021 Toyota RAV4 Consumer Reviews

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2 out of 5 stars

Poor Quality in Assembly

Jfed, 04/08/2022
2021 Toyota RAV4 Limited 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 8A)
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The tailgate rattles like no SUV I’ve ever owned. The car makes a sound when moving like a brake is locked up and dragging. Took in twice now in the first year to find out why and the dealer says he can’t find the source of the noise, suggests I drive it until it breaks since there are 2 years left on the warranty. Last Toyota for me.

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5 out of 5 stars

Probably the best purchase I have ever made !

Stud Duck, 04/11/2022
2021 Toyota RAV4 LE 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 8A)
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First, the fuel economy is great. Although it only has 205 HP, with the turbo it does just fine on acceleration. Break system is very good as well has stable during hard breaking.. Road noise ? Very quite. The motors does get heard when mashing the gas, but what do you expect. Got the LE AWD with cloth seat, didn't want leather. The reason I went with the Toyota is the 100,000 mile warranty is transferable, when non of the other would transfer. When you pay $30K for a vehicle, put 7K miles on it, then get a offer from the dealer of $5K more than I paid for it, seems I did good on this one.

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2 out of 5 stars

Side panel moulding melting and side view mirrors

Kimmie, 07/16/2022
2021 Toyota RAV4 LE 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 8A)
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I purchased a 2021 Rav 4 last year and the mouldings are melting and the side view mirrors are detaching. The dealer is stating this is happening because I am parking in the sun too long and it's not covered under my warranty. Never heard of such a thing. Most of the time my car is parked in the garage. Will never purchase this car again.

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4 out of 5 stars

Reliable, but not exciting.

Jimmy J., 07/25/2023
2021 Toyota RAV4 XLE 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 8A)
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Teh 21 RAV4 is a good SUV. Relibale, well equipped and steady. The only downer is that it's not exciting.

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3 out of 5 stars

Struggling start at times

Ricki Killmer, 07/24/2023
2021 Toyota RAV4 XLE 4dr SUV (2.5L 4cyl 8A)
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I have a 2021 Toyota Rav4 XLE. Around 48,000 miles started having an issue with starting later in day. It usually starts fine first start of say but later in day has off and on struggle/ shake when starts. Battery has been checked. Dealership changed Starter. Battery has been checked. Still having issue. No codes. Hate this. Wish someone could help diagnose issue. Anyone else experiencing such an issue?

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