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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  Terrible - 2008 Toyota RAV4
  By k - January 16 - 10:16 pm

  2008 4 cyl rav 4 is the worst vehicle I have ever owned out of 15 toyotas. It rides like a tank especially in the rear. Why dont people tell the truth about this vehicle so some poor buyer wont be hurt? Cant wait to get rid of it. Ive been with Toyota for 30 years and have been treated very well but the ride of this vehicle makes me sick and I will rethink my next vehicle.

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  2008 RAV4 - 2008 Toyota RAV4
  By jb - December 7 - 12:23 pm

  I just got married and wanted something slightly bigger than a sedan (previous car was a 1994 Accord coupe). We test drove the Rogue, CR-V, Tucson, Vibe, and RAV4. We wanted something that was versatile, reliable, and gets good mileage. The 4-cyl gives good acceleration, but can be noisy. Leg room is good enough (Im 61"). We live in a snowy climate but dont need the AWD. Very happy so far, would buy again.

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  My Favorite Rid - 2008 Toyota RAV4
  By adam334 - December 6 - 12:50 am

  I have owned a number of AWD/4WD cars, including a WRX, Outback Limited 2.5XT, the 2009 Rav4 Limited (which got totaled by tree) and now I got this one. This car easily tops the list. For a high sitting car, it handles very well with the 18inch rims and 235mm tires. It actually rides better the the Subaru WRX and feels commanding and not cheap. The torque steer of my limited is not there and feels very even. The car is very fast for its size, suprisingly faster than most cars off the line. Its really an understated car. JBL upgrades stereo is more than adaquate, and the black interior looks sweet.

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  Good and not good points - 2008 Toyota RAV4
  By DonH - November 11 - 5:26 pm

  First of all the bad. Road noise on this car is excessive and the ride is not good. I wasted money by putting the premium sound system in it. Unless its parked you cant hear it very well. Ive had trucks made in the 80s that had a comparable ride. You feel and hear every bump. I see that the 2009 reviews noted similar issues. Its a car thats used by my wife and the interior carpet looks like its 5 years old. There is no reason for it except for very poor quality. The seats are not very comfortable. The good is that mechanically its a very good vehicle. Thats mainly why we bought it. Just make sure you can live with the other issues. Maybe the Limited version has better sound proofing.

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  Irritating issues make this a 6.0 - 2008 Toyota RAV4
  By Kevin - November 10 - 2:50 am

  This is my first Toyota, after years of Ford ownership. Ill be going back to Ford as their build quality and value for money are better. I like the fuel economy, load capacity and power, but the body styling is awful, the radio is tinny and cheap, the tires didnt last and the traction control is absolutely awful - when all four wheels are spinning (like when youre stuck in snow), the TC cuts power to the engine meaning you cant "bully" your way out of the snow. I need chains to get out of my own driveway! My Ford Escape had no problems at all in the snow. Overall this gets a 6.0 and Ill not look at Toyota again.

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  Great small SUV - 2008 Toyota RAV4
  By NorthernMD - August 17 - 3:23 pm

  Not a lot of miles yet. Very tight car. V6 has excessive power, very quick. Have had 5 people in the car with no lack of pep. Last tank 23 mpg, 65% city, 35% highway. Sport trim has the best look. Road noise, wind, etc is as I expected for this type of car but still very quiet (I dont usually turn on the stereo for short trips). So far it matches up to my pre-purchase research.

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  Worst Vehicle Ive Ever Owned - 2008 Toyota RAV4
  By wisernow1 - July 11 - 7:28 am

  Before the final stroke of the pen, I decided to buy the Toyota extended warranty - which actually seemed ridiculous that a Toyota wouldnt go 100K without a major problem. That was the only redeeming feature of my purchase: by 80K miles they replaced the alternator, air conditioning condensor, all valve stems and the COMPLETE ENGINE. When I informed Toyota of this total disaster they produced, the best response I got was that it was a good thing I bought the warranty. It is now gone and Ill never deal with a Toyota product again.

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  Not so reliable as they say - 2008 Toyota RAV4
  By Jacko - July 1 - 6:20 am

  I dont know what the fuss is all about. Its nice for the first few months, then you start seeing all the negative aspects of the car. Yes, it looks nice, it has lots of room, but there are issues. Overall, very overrated car. In reality, as an owner - Id say its terrible.

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  Good all-arounder - 2008 Toyota RAV4
  By James - April 7 - 5:33 am

  Had the car for four months now. Took it on a cross country trip from MA to CA and the car did not disappoint as it was comfortable even during 13 hours/day drives and the engine allowed effortless driving and passing. Was able to load a lot of contents in the car yet allowed one person to sleep flat in the back. All the safety features incorporated in the car (e.g. VSC, EBD, etc) saved us from a highway catastrophe by a reckless driver in Chicagos south side and allowed us to maintain control. However, tighter brakes and suspension would create more driving confidence. Radio/6-disc CD changer/MP3 player/auxiliary port allows endless forms of audio entertainment!

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  A VERY solid SUV to purchase - 2008 Toyota RAV4
  By mkjyoung22 - April 5 - 6:30 am

  A very good value for your money. This SUV has a ton of power (269 horsepower), and handles exceptionally. The fun factor CANNOT be matched by any vehicle in its class, and probably not by many out of its class. The mileage is very good too, as mine gets 24mpg over all. The interior is comfortable for five people (I am 6ft 3in) and the third row people can sit reasonably comfortable, depending on how you adjust the second row of seats... but is fantastic if you have a few kids. The quality is very solid, the doors seem heavy when you shut them, and the items that are plastic do not have that cheap feel to them. The controls are well placed and very helpful. I am very satisfied overall.