Overview & Reviews

Leather seats and color-keyed body cladding are now available as part of the "L Special Edition" package. Color-keyed mirrors and door handles can also be had this year and the spare tire is now a full-size steel wheel with a soft cover.

• Unique styling, pleasant on-road manners, and a long option list for personalizing your RAV4.

• Anemic power reduces its otherwise capable off-road/people hauling ability.

User Reviews:

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  Great Car To Own - 1999 Toyota RAV4
  By Dawn K. - June 30 - 4:30 am

  I love this car. Never had any problems with it. Would highly recommend it to anyone!

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  My Rav - 1999 Toyota RAV4
  By Molly - April 15 - 2:46 pm

  This is the second 99 Rav 4 I have owned and enjoy it a great deal. The first one was totaled by another driver. I was glad to be able to find another, the only difference was no moon roof on the newer one. This the first SUV I have owned and I enjoy driving it. It has been reliable and has needed very few repairs.

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  Just Bought - 1999 Toyota RAV4
  By grinchmobile - April 2 - 9:31 pm

  Just bought this vehicle for under 4k. Have had it for a couple of weeks and am amazed. Over 142k on it and all it needed was a new windshield and battery. The drive is excellent and the quality of the interior is amazing for a vehicle this old. No squeaks or rattles. I am looking forward to having several great years of driving this vehicle.

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  Is there any other? - 1999 Toyota RAV4
  By Walter & Naomi - September 11 - 11:50 am

  Our 4th Toyota. Currently at 520,000 kms. Is a daily driver seven days a week as my wife is a travelling home support worker. Replaced brakes twice, timing belt three times only as good practice. Never needs wheel alignment. Never fails in any weather. Handles like a dream and my wife drives fast. Car handles like a sports car. Traveled once from Nova Scotia to Ottawa and back with 5 occupants and full of luggage not a problem and only $250 of fuel. Would not think twice of leaving for California in this vehicle tomorrow without service before leaaving. I handle a lot of vehicles and this is the best all around auto in the world by price, comfort, appearance, dependability.

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  Rav4 303,000 miles - 1999 Toyota RAV4
  By Cat L. - August 26 - 12:36 pm

  I love my Rav4. I have to say I prayed over the car too and that helped. My Rav4 has 303,000 miles on it. I had it checked recently at Superior Toyota in Birmingham. I wanted it checked out and felt like apologizing for my mileage. The owner of the company said "Its a Toyota; thats what they do." It means so much to drive a car for years after paying it off. Besides regular things like brakes, tires, and oil, that youd have to do for any car, Ive only had one thing fixed;that was a timing belt, after it had 268,000 miles on it. I will definitely buy another Toyota Rav4 one day. My finance teacher said to keep a car until you no longer trust it. I still trust it.

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  Best Vehicle I have had in years. - 1999 Toyota RAV4
  By Easteddie - August 11 - 2:00 am

  A pleasure to drive aound town. Noisy on the road and a little under powered.

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  HAVING A HARD TIME PARTING WITH MY CAR - 1999 Toyota RAV4
  By meleirs - May 28 - 5:08 am

  I HAVE HAD MY rav4 FOR ELEVEN YEARS, IT HAS BEEN REALLY GOOD TO ME THAT I AM FINDING A HARD TIME BUYING A NEW VEHICLE. I AM NOW A GRANDMOTHER AND NEED SOMETHING MORE SPACIOUS AND MORE NEW.

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  Very Reliable - 1999 Toyota RAV4
  By Len - April 29 - 9:40 pm

  I have had my 1999 RAV4 5 speed for 5 years and I would buy another in a heartbeat. This has been the most reliable car I have ever owned. I bought it with 41,000 miles on it and have added about 100,000. I transferred to a new job last year and now commute about 130 miles per day. I never worry about whether my car will start or not (unless I run the battery down by leaving the lights on). I had some major maintenance work done this year (tune-up, timing belt, etc.), but other than regular maintenance work, I have had no other work done on my car. It runs great, has the Toyota reliability, and I fully expect it to keep going for another 200,000 miles. My gas mileage is about 33.

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  1999 Toyota RAV4 - 1999 Toyota RAV4
  By oble95 - April 17 - 10:00 am

  Being a Toyota, it has definitely been reliable. The handling is excellent; you really dont feel youre driving a truck. Gas mileage is also excellent.The only complaint I have is the lack of power. Changing lanes or passing other vehicles will require some planning.

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  5 speed shot after only 73,000 miles! - 1999 Toyota RAV4
  By NJmike1234 - February 10 - 10:00 am

  Well just as the 70,000 mile warrenty ran out so did the 5 speed on the car. Dealer no help-3,300 for new trans- local repair shop fixed it for 900.00 Do Not get the 5 speed