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Toyota RAV4

Toyota RAV4 Reliability

Want to more clearly know what the difference in reliability will be if you buy a Toyota RAV4 rather than another vehicle? Concerned about your chances of getting a lemon?

TrueDelta provides this information in the form of "times in the shop" stats that make the actual repair rates clear and, in the future, "lemon-odds."

The latest Car Reliability Survey (CRS) results include Toyota RAV4 reliability information based on owner experiences through June 30, 2010:

Successful Repair Trips per Year (per 100 vehicles)
YearMakeModel

Trips / Year
per 100

TS Cars
Mon/Car
Av Odo
2010ToyotaRAV4

15

Fewest         Most

38
4.3
3600
2009ToyotaRAV4

11

Fewest         Most

34
9.5
9700
2008ToyotaRAV4

21

Fewest         Most

55
9.6
22000
2007ToyotaRAV4

31

Fewest         Most

50
10.0
33500
2006ToyotaRAV4

51

Fewest         Most First model year, higher repair frequency than subsequent model years.

46
9.3
46600
 

To see how the Toyota RAV4's repair frequency compares to other model years and competing car models, and for a table key, click here. Updated quarterly.

We also have some new reliability stats for the Toyota RAV4. "Nada-odds" reports the percentage that required no repairs at all, not even a minor one--nada--in the past year, while "Lemon-odds" reports the percentage that required three (or more) repair trips.

Nada-odds     cars per 100 with no repairs (nada) in the past year; 100 is ideal
Lemon-odds     cars per 100 with 3+ repair trips in the past year; 0 is ideal
YearMakeModel

Nada-odds
per 100 cars

Lemon-odds
per 100 cars

Cars
Mon/Car
Av Odo
2008ToyotaRAV4

85

< 1

41
11.6
27400
2007ToyotaRAV4

79

< 1

39
11.6
36900
2006ToyotaRAV4

65

< 1

33
11.5
50700
 

To see how the Toyota RAV4's Nada-odds and Lemon-odds compare to competing car models, and for a table key, click here. Updated quarterly.

To provide comprehensive results, TrueDelta needs reliability data on all cars--not just the Toyota RAV4--from people like you. To encourage participation, those who help provide the data receive free access to the site's car reliability information. Find out the details.

Toyota RAV4 Repair Histories

To supplement our Car Reliability Survey, TrueDelta collects Toyota RAV4 repair histories, a list of all the repairs that have been performed on a vehicle. With these, no minimum sample is required and owners can report repairs that occurred before joining.

Individual responses to both the Car Reliability Survey and the Car Repair History Survey are posted here:

2010 Toyota RAV4 Problems and Repair Histories

2009 Toyota RAV4 Problems and Repair Histories

2008 Toyota RAV4 Problems and Repair Histories

2007 Toyota RAV4 Problems and Repair Histories

2006 Toyota RAV4 Problems and Repair Histories

2005 Toyota RAV4 Problems and Repair Histories

2004 Toyota RAV4 Problems and Repair Histories

2003 Toyota RAV4 Problems and Repair Histories

2002 Toyota RAV4 Problems and Repair Histories

2001 Toyota RAV4 Problems and Repair Histories

Think you might have a lemon, and want to see if other owners are having similar problems? Then this is the place to check.

Toyota RAV4 Extended Warranty

Concerned about the Toyota RAV4's reliability? Considering an extended warranty? Warranty Direct is a 26-year-old company with nearly 2 million contracts sold and over $500 million in paid claims.

Like insurance, extended warranties are best bought to limit downside risk, and from a company that is almost certain to remain in business. While for most people extended warranties will not pay off, for some they will pay for themselves many times over.

If you are unsure about the Toyota RAV4's reliability, or simply want the peace of mind afforded by an extended warranty, you can click here to purchase one from Warranty Direct.

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Toyota RAV4 MSRP and Invoice Prices

Whether comparing two vehicles or just pricing one, you can forget about digging through trim lines, option packages, prerequisites, and the like one by one -- the TrueDelta algorithm uniquely figures these out for you in one swift pass. Results include both MSRP and invoice prices for the Toyota RAV4. Price the Toyota RAV4.

Toyota RAV4 Price Comparisons

Want quick, thorough MSRP (sticker price) and dealer invoice comparisons between the Toyota RAV4 and another car, both similarly equipped to your specifications? Choose one of the most frequently performed Toyota RAV4 price comparisons from the list in the sidebar.

If the comparison you are interested in is not listed, go here:
Price compare the Toyota RAV4.

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Toyota RAV4 Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are actually charging? Requesting free, no obligation dealer price quotes through PriceQuotes.com (sidebar) helps support TrueDelta while getting you a great price on a new car.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll promptly receive price quotes from local approved dealers.

Toyota RAV4 Gas Mileage

Everyone knows that government estimates often aren't indicative of the Toyota RAV4's gas mileage in the real-world.

In response, TrueDelta began collecting gas mileage data from owners of the Toyota RAV4, with the intent of providing real-world gas mileage estimates customized to how and where you drive.

Toyota RAV4 Real-World Gas Mileage

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"Why (Not) the Toyota RAV4?" Reviews

For car buyers' reasons for buying a RAV4--or not--click here.

Want another perspective? Since 1999, Michael Karesh, the developer of TrueDelta, has contributed reviews to Epinions, where he is one of two people who oversee the autos section.

Michael's most recent Toyota RAV4 review.

Note: The older the review, the more likely it has become outdated owing to more recently introduced competitors.

Toyota RAV4 Tire Reviews

The Tire Rack offers the Internet's most extensive collection of Toyota RAV4 tire reviews, tire survey results, and tire tests. To see which tires are available for the Toyota RAV4--or for your car--and go from there to Tire Rack's comprehensive information, use the tool in the sidebar.

The Tire Rack can be especially useful as a source of winter tires, which I have strongly recommended ever since buying a set for my car. If you're unhappy with your car's handling and braking on snow and ice, you probably just need proper winter tires, not a new car.

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Toyota RAV4 Forums (TrueDelta partners)

These forums have helped make our results possible. For discussions of the RAV4 by owners, visit:

Toyoland.com -- Toyota RAV4 forum

RAV4World.com -- Toyota RAV4 forum

2007 Toyota RAV4 Specifications

Body4-door SUV
Wheelbase104.7
Length181.1
Width71.5
Height66.3
Curb Weight3300
Fuel Capacity15.9
R1 Headroom40.8
R1 Shoulder Room57.1
R1 Hip Room53.8
R1 Legroom41.8
R2 Headroom39.7
R2 Shoulder Room55.3
R2 Hip Room52.4
R2 Legroom38.3
R3 Headroom37.2
R3 Shoulder Room52.6
R3 Hip Room43.3
R3 Legroom30.0
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
37.2
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.0
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2007 Toyota RAV4 4-door SUV
Drivetrain, Tire, and Audio System Availability

TrimBaseSportLimited
Standard Engine 2.4L I4
DOHC-4v
HP: 166@6000
TQ: 165@4000
2.4L I4
DOHC-4v
HP: 166@6000
TQ: 165@4000
2.4L I4
DOHC-4v
HP: 166@6000
TQ: 165@4000
Optional Engine(s) 3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
HP: 269@6200
TQ: 246@4700
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
HP: 269@6200
TQ: 246@4700
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
HP: 269@6200
TQ: 246@4700
Standard Transmission4-speed automatic4-speed automatic4-speed automatic
Optional Transmission(s)5-speed automatic5-speed automatic5-speed automatic
Standard DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
Optional Drivetrain(s)AWDAWDAWD
Standard Tires215/70R16 tires235/55R18 tires225/65R17 tires
Optional Tires225/65R17 tires  
Standard AudioUnbranded audio system, 6 speakersUnbranded audio system, 6 speakersUnbranded audio system, 6 speakers
Optional Audio JBL audio system, 9 speakers (including a subwoofer)JBL audio system, 9 speakers (including a subwoofer)
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