Overview & Reviews

The RAV4 has been fully redesigned for 2006, boasting a larger overall size and available V6 power.

• Steers and handles like a car, thoughtful and roomy cabin design, exemplary build and materials quality, available third-row seating, refined and powerful engines.

• Cramped seating for third-row passengers, more expensive than many competing compact SUVs.

User Reviews:

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  RAV4 w/problems - 2006 Toyota RAV4
  By JonG - July 14 - 5:10 pm

  After 2700 miles of driving I have had 3 events of all the idiot lights coming on plus two complete breakdowns. Dealer analyzed (Oh for the days of do it yourself cars) and replaced a fuse. Our trip from Tennessee to Florida was a disaster. All idiot lights came on plus the battery light. Power steering died and car had to be towed to dealer who replaced battery. After 250 more miles, same thing happened and had to get towed to dealer again. This dealer was good and found alternator was defective. New type with clutch for trailer package upgrade. No one has the new alternator in stock so it has to come from Cal. I love the car, but wont tolerate any more breakdowns

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  good except in heavy snow - 2006 Toyota RAV4
  By MReid - April 14 - 2:23 pm

  Bought the RAV-4 in Florida before moving to Germany. It is a 4WD with all season tires. In heavy snow & ice I have been slipping and sliding everywhere, rear-end fishtails out of turns and Im not driving fast. I find this disappointing. I was expecting much better traction in the snow. I also think Toyota needs to put the emergency flashers closer to the drivers side hands and not over to the passengers side, it is very inconvenient. Also, Toyota could redesign the rear door to open up instead of out. Otherwise, I love the vehicle, great cargo space and great turning radius.

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  First Toyota; Impressions - 2006 Toyota RAV4
  By ravdriver - January 14 - 5:03 am

  My first toyota: Rav4. Overall, its solid, and I think I am glad I purchased it. 4cyl engine is powerful, but NOISY and harsh. Not refined or quiet as Toyotas reputation. Stereo is just average. Fuel economy is not good. Im getting 23MPG. If I had to do it over again, I would consider other more fuel efficient cars.

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  OK so far - 2006 Toyota RAV4
  By scott - December 2 - 2:53 am

  Bought rav4 for the quality and its been great in the snow and it did have 29000 when purchased. Few minor things, air pressure warning problems, some brake issues.

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  Dont Buy 4 Cyl 4WD - 2006 Toyota RAV4
  By Rob1975 - November 8 - 9:36 pm

  When I read the reviews last fall, this sounded like a great vehicle. The dealer didnt have any RAVs in stock when I ordered, but I figured the pre-delivery test drive would indicate if I would be happy with it. What a huge mistake and disappointment. I should have test driven where I drive daily. I live in the mountains of Northern AZ (Flag, Prescott area), but I thought 166 horsepower should be adequate in a smaller vehicle. The transmission constantly downshifts on practically every uphill section, which of course is ruining my mileage. Even trying to maximize economy after 1500 miles I have yet to average 20 mpg for even one tank. Not worth $25K for a 4 cyl. Spend the extra $ for V6.

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  ALMOST PERFECT FOR THE FIRST 36000 MI - 2006 Toyota RAV4
  By ovi - August 10 - 1:33 am

  We purchased the RAV4 in feb 2006 , it works very well in city drive , highway ride is dominated by infernal noise , the design is nice but the quality of this vehicle is nonexistent . After the first car wash i noticed a lot of white paint chips on the front hood then soon after 36000 a two thousand dollars array of repairs started : rear shocks, front brakes , intermediary steering shaft , belt tensioner ,dash glove compartment door . At 74500 miles every time i stop an a traffic light i have to shift in neutral because of very heavy vibration and noise and the CD changer works occasionally . The technicians at the dealership find all this normal , if soo , TOYOTA IS NOT FOR ME.

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  Great little SUV - 2006 Toyota RAV4
  By Cary Washburn - July 25 - 2:33 pm

  I got one of the first cars off the boat the end of December and have now had the car for a month. So far I am getting about 26 MPG for highway driving during rush hour. It is comfortable to drive and having been a previous Toyota owner it is very see or access gages and systems. LOVE IT! Lots of room and easy to drive.

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  Good little SUV but no sizzle - 2006 Toyota RAV4
  By RavCanuck - June 13 - 4:10 am

  Nice little SUV that my wife loves to drive. Great for driving with car seat age kids due to ride height. 4wd pretty good in Canadian snow and has never been stuck even with the all seasons. Not the quietest or fastest with the 4 cyl but racing is not this SUVs forte anyways.

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  NO GOOD BUILD QUALITY - 2006 Toyota RAV4
  By DSANCHEZ - June 10 - 3:40 am

  My first SUV, good fuel economy, good comfort & easy to drive. But in my opinion no good build quality, the brakes have been replaced twice, the first time was in Dec. 2007. The dampers has been replaced once. Noise in the back started six months ago, finally the last month Toyota Shop found the cause of the noise: one large screw of the left damper support is damaged!!!

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  High pitched sound on 40 mph+ - 2006 Toyota RAV4
  By ToyotaOwner - May 4 - 2:00 am

  Im just writing to say that yes, my 06 RAV4 has the high pitched noise at 40 mph. Its been going on for years now - and the sound continues sometimes up into the 60s. Extremely annoying. Also, I have a hum that is constant when idling. Windows stick into the runner - had them replaced once. But issue has returned. Rav4 is noisy, I agree. These little annoyances are causing me to look into another model. Seats are like sitting on cardboard...wish they were more plush and comfy. I get GREAT gas mileage though. Taken trips and once got 31mpg - usually highway driving allots 26-30 mpg and in town 23-24 mpg. Great vehicle - just the constant, daily noises are wearing on me.