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2009 Toyota RAV4

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PETER W.
2009 Toyota RAV4
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Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
12/13/2018
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100K and going strong with a few design issues

Have had this 2009 RAV4 Limited AWD since new. Been extremely reliable. Only significant maintenance costs have been brakes. Needed all new calipers (4) at 100K miles. Expensive repair. But otherwise just normal wear and tear and oil changes. Only a few design issue complaints. Windshield wipers float (reduce pressure) above 60 MPH making them less effective on freeways. Another issue is that the windshield wiper blades can accumulate thick ice driving in winter hard snowing conditions. Windshield wiper defrosters would have been a good option. The most disconcerting issue is when the anti-lock brakes keep you from stopping. Seriously brake pedal does nothing except chatter from anti-lock brake system pulsating. Only happens in very rare conditions, deep slush with snow packed road. Happened twice and we go skiing a lot. Very scary to step on pedal and car doesn't brake at all. Other cars around us are stopping and we aren't. It also happened on a Highlander we had.
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TRIPHONIA H.
2009 Toyota RAV4
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Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5
09/01/2018
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A Lack of Corporate Responsibly for the Cars They Sell

Terrible roof paint peeling defect from the factory. Toyota refused to pay for total repainting. It was a recall issue that Toyota refused to acknowledge. There was substantial proof from numerous 2009 RAV4 owners. The Toyota Service Motto is a “huge corporate lie”.
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PATRICIA R.
2009 Toyota RAV4
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Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
08/23/2018
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Great little Rav4

Used mostly for around town but just finished a vacation trip and my one issue with this car is road noise. By providing this vehicle with good routine maintenance and using synthetic oil, my goal is to keep her around a very long time.
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KRYSTAL G.
2009 Toyota RAV4
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Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
03/16/2018
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Been a good vehicle

I have over 160,000 miles on this car so far and have not had any major problems. I keep up with the required maintenance. It has been very reliable and I hope to keep it a lot longer. It is paid for so I want it to run as long as possible.
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MARK and REBBIE K.
2009 Toyota RAV4
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Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
02/22/2018
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2009 Toyata Rav 4

I love my Rav 4. It is reliable and very useful for the variety of my transport needs- people and materials. I have driven across the country twice with this vehicle in a variety of terrains; it always performs well and provides many options for passenger and materials transport.
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WILLIAM D.
2009 Toyota RAV4
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Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
02/08/2018
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2009 Rav4

Even tho we bought this car used, the previous owner had it serviced by Parker Toyota and it is in impeccable condition. Well worth the money. Looks great, rides fairly smooth. Love the hidden cubby in the very back.
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JEAN B.
2009 Toyota RAV4
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Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
12/23/2017
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Best little SUV - rav4

The 2009 Rav4 is energy-efficient, easy to get in and out of, and it turns on a dime. I have not had any problems with my car since I bought it 8.5 years ago. It has been on many long trips and Minnie short trips and it is often packed to the top. I love the secret compartments.
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Abigail R.
2009 Toyota RAV4
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Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5Overall Rating 4.0/5
11/15/2017
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Reliable but only getting larger in size

Toyota has recently dropped in ratings as far as maintenance & reliability, but still one of the top 3. I've owned Rav4s since my first in 2002, which was what I would consider a "small SUV." However, each subsequent generation gets larger and larger, to where I will not buy a Rav4 when it's time for a new car. So aside from an increase in recalls (which is happening across the board, with an increase in "computer" systems in cars) my only complaint is that Rav4s are no longer a small/compact SUV, and Toyota does not offer anything smaller in the SUV category.
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Lynne J.
2009 Toyota RAV4
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10/06/2017
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Rav4

Love my Rav4!
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NANCY L.
2009 Toyota RAV4
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Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
07/23/2017
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Great car.

I enjoy my Rav4, and I have many uses for it.
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Alan J.
2009 Toyota RAV4
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Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
07/08/2017
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Great toyota

Love the Toyota will be looking to get another or highlander
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Nancy L.
2009 Toyota RAV4
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06/26/2017

Loving my new rav 4

What a great deal from dormans seekonk location! The price the service was top notch. I love driving it n my German shepherd loves the ride w plenty of cargo space.
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LEONARDO G.
2009 Toyota RAV4
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06/14/2017

Best ever

I can't say enough about my RV4, 1st of all it's a V-6 and has a lot of power, the gas milage is excellent in city and also on the highway, good on tires, stero is the best I seen in years, cruise control is excellent, I used many times. It runs like a champ. The handling is excellent on curves, up hills plenty of power. I drove it from Seattle to Florida without any problems, what a great trip when you can depend on your Rv4. My wife likes the heated seats, one day I had been fishing and my back hurt so I turned the heated seat on and by the time I got home the pain was gone. Awesome vehicle. My RV4 has leather seats and the back seats recline it is the best vehicle I have ever owned. I gave my kids a ride on it and they went and got one for themselves that's how great they are.
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BOB W.
2009 Toyota RAV4
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06/03/2017

is relatively trouble free

I like everything about it except the small gas tank. It doesn't have a good range.
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Maggie L.
2009 Toyota RAV4
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03/17/2017

The best vehicle I have ever owned.

My Toyota Rav 4 is so reliable, it has never let me down. I feel safe and secure when driving it.
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JUDY L S.
2009 Toyota RAV4
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12/26/2016

2009 RAV....

I love my car ....Its been the best vehicle. ...have had maintenance only done on it ...a great car.....
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NANCY A.
2009 Toyota RAV4
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11/11/2016

My rav 4

What an amazing car! I never call off work due to the weather it's really cheap on gas and it's never been in the shop other than regular maintenance. Best car I have EVER owned.
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PATTI L P.
2009 Toyota RAV4
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10/23/2016

Love my Rav4!

The Rav4 is the best car I've ever owned! I can trust that it will always get me to my destinations safely.
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JAIME R.
2009 Toyota RAV4
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08/17/2016

Rav 4 awesomeness

Love the versatility of the vehicle and the all around look! Car works as good as it looks!
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John C.
2009 Toyota RAV4
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07/20/2016

Raving about my RAV

This vehicle has been everything I needed it to be: reliable, easy to drive, and comfortable. It was purchased 2nd hand and has had to have very little maintenance. Couldn't be happier with it.
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