Overview & Reviews

The Toyota RAV4 carries over unchanged for 2008.

• Superb power and fuel economy for optional V6, balanced ride and handling, roomy second row, low cargo floor, solid construction.

• Interior has a budget feel, side-hinged rear gate impedes curbside loading, driver seat a tight fit for tall drivers.

User Reviews:

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  RAV4 - 2008 Toyota RAV4
  By Lene - September 27 - 12:40 am

  V6 is very peppy engine. CONS:Drivers seat does not go back very far. Im only 56" & I would like more leg room. Since getting the car I have always noticed a humming noise whenever Im accelerating & at all speeds, but especially between 40-45 mph. It has never impacted the performance of the car. I just took it into the dealer to address this sound. The dealer confirmed it IS a problem with the Rav4. They will be replacing the L side engine mount, rear engine mount & L side drive axle damper. They said IF that doesnt do the trick it will have to get a new transmission! What a surprise that was! Thank goodness I took it in before the warranty expired! So be aware...and listen.

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  Not Just For The Younger Set - 2008 Toyota RAV4
  By KarenB - August 13 - 10:33 am

  I am an older lady who loves my RAV4. So often you drive down the road and all you can see of the driver in front is an inch of blue hair sticking above the steering wheel. In the RAV4 I can sit up high and have better control of the highway and my surroundings. Its easy to get in and out of and I can do it in style. A big thumbs up for my RAV!!

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  After one day I like it - 2008 Toyota RAV4
  By thedarius - July 25 - 7:00 pm

  I bought the 2008 4 cyl. Limited. Best looking small SUV as far as Im concerned. Lots of cargo space. Tremendous functionality. It has the smoothest ride Ive ever felt in any truck style vehicle. If someone tells you it has a harsh or rough ride, they havent driven it. I have many steep hills where I live and it tackles them with little effort. Ill update this in 3 months.

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  Happy owner - 2008 Toyota RAV4
  By Tim Toews - July 10 - 2:33 pm

  Bought our Rav 4 after having a 06 Tacoma and very impressed with it. My wife loves it. The ride is good, the power is exceptional, and the fuel economy is right where we need it. We got the Sport model so we got the 18 in alloys along with the leather and moonroof options, the heated seats are nice in the winter.

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  First SUV - 2008 Toyota RAV4
  By Dave - May 29 - 5:06 pm

  Pros: fun and easy to drive. Good ride and is quite. Good leather interior. Lots of storage space in rear. Excellent get up and go.

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  Love my RAV! - 2008 Toyota RAV4
  By c. fougner - May 26 - 4:43 am

  Great vehicle! Safe, fun to drive, great fuel economy and, of course, amazingly reliable like all Toyotas!

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  Good family hauler - 2008 Toyota RAV4
  By tireguy - May 11 - 4:53 am

  No surprises with the RAV4. I dove into this purchase with extensive research, and optioned it precisely to suit my familys needs (well, mostly my needs): Limited, V6, 4wd, leather, JBL, 3rd row, tow package. On paper, its exactly what a family of 5 needs to motor about the local area (with three kids in car seats) in a bit of style. What this vehicle lacks (unbeknownst to the spec-sheet analyst) is any serious personality. Its fast, but handles like a van. Its a suitable light-medium duty tow vehicle; I frequently tow a 2,000 lb enclosed trailer and barely know its there. The interior is laid out fine. Exteriorwise, the front is nice, but the back bumper is just plain ugly.

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  Rattling dashboard - 2008 Toyota RAV4
  By Karen - April 27 - 7:03 pm

  I bought my 2008 rav4 4x4 base model in February 2008. It was the best vehicle I ever owned until it hit 850 miles and thats when I could hear a loud constant rattling coming from the dashboard, more specifically the center console. The vehicle was brought back to the dealership 4 times and was never permanently fixed. The master technician, who was great to deal with even replaced my vents in the center dash with a new RAV4 on the sales lot. At times it sounded like a popcorn machine! Finally, a field technical expert from Toy inspected the vehicle and determined that it was A NORMAL OPERATING CHARACTERISTIC! Very disappointed, 1st and last Toyota Ill ever own.

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  Fun Car - 2008 Toyota RAV4
  By Alf - February 27 - 11:46 pm

  just traded in 05 Escape. I thought that was good until I tried this. Big difference. Better gas mileage from the 3.5 v6, great handling, fully loaded, quieter but still road noise, front wheels getting brake dust,smoother ride, tighter turning radius. 2 trip meters, outside temp., Escape did not have, but needs mileage computer. Seats a little tight up front, too much room in rear. Must be for Japanese market, smaller people. Could easily move seat rails back 2 in. Center console box could have been bigger, higher. Like to have grab bar like Escape. Blue tooth cellphone echoes. Rear hatch should open up, not sideways. A problem unloading with parallel parking. Will buy again.

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  Will not buy about another Toyota - 2008 Toyota RAV4
  By J shafer - February 27 - 10:00 am

  First off, Ive had three yodas: 89 corolla 214,000 mi, 95 Camry 250,000 mi and this rav4. The rav just feels cheaper: the paint has way to many chips, the transmission is horrible, rough ride in the city, the stereo sucks, interior is loud, not enough room in the driver (Im 62" 200 lbs) and passenger seat, we are expecting our third child and have to buy three new car seats because the second row is so narrow and it just doesnt feel like it is going to hold up. Now the good: zero problems in the first three years (of course its just past the three year mark), awesome second row leg room and cargo, great in the snow, gas mileage is decent, and the wife loves the second glove box.