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2006 Toyota RAV4

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PATRICIA E.
2006 Toyota RAV4
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05/20/2015

2006 Toyota Rav4

excellent car, should I ever need another car...it will likely be a Rav
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STEVE G.
2006 Toyota RAV4
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01/08/2018
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Oil Consuption and Raod Noise

I suffer from the dreaded "oil consumption" issue. Passed initial test but when I did the second I missed the mileage window by 5 miles! Toyota Vacaville would not let the re-check go through due to the 5 mile overage. Add over a quart between oil changes! Less than 100,000 miles on the vehicle. Additionally I have been displeased with the amount of road noise from this vehicle. Tolerable unless you are trying to hold a conversation with someone in the back seat.
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JUDY S.
2006 Toyota RAV4
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10/26/2017
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RAV4 2006 pistons burn oil....

I love my Rav 4 but I have to add 1 1/2 quarts oil every 2 months. Toyota York had me do a test twice. I didn’t lose enough oil for them to fix it. First test they used 5w 30 when they should have used 5W 20 which the manual says. I felt I got cheated. I feel bitter that they didn’t repair this. I try to move forward because it is too late to do anything. Corporate office I called twice told me I had to add oil, they will not fix it.
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Mike R.
2006 Toyota RAV4
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05/10/2018
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I still love my 2006 rav even though Toyota motor corp are not good to deal with when the car has a defect oil burning engine.

In case you are unaware, the 2006-2008 model year Ravs and Camrys with the 4 cylinder engine have an oil burning issue. Plus the oil light doesn't even come on when its over a quart low. My rav now burns one quart about every 1000-1200 miles. Due to Toyota Used and built the engines with flawed pistons, rings and seals. A class action was filed and the resolution was extending the warranty and making you do an oil consumption test at a toyota dealer. Of course mine failed their stupid test twice. It burned a full quart in 1100 miles both times, then toyota came back and said "oh it has to burn MORE than a quart" I said it did. They have a sneaky way of doing it. They drain the oil (you pay for the oil change) they add oil and seal it up and you come back in 1100 miles. Well they dont just check the oil and see its low, they add one quart when you go back and if it comes to the line, you FAIL. They wont let you see them do any part of the test at all ever. Of course they knew the engines were close to 100k miles to they only extended the warranty to 100k miles rather than issue a recall as they should have done because engines were blowing up on the freeways. Fortunately I check my oil myself so I monitor it every other fill up (and add oil a lot). Toyota really insulted its loyal base by being so horrible about this. I will never buy another first or second model year car again and most likely wont buy Toyota again. I still love my rav and she is only at 106k miles and I take impeccable care of her. I no longer let the dealer touch my car and I have an awesome independent who now cares for her. Still a good car but burns oil so more plugs and maintenance in the long run. Note: the oil buring on mine started at about 65k and got worse by 89k (the first consumption test) then by 97k it was a full quart every 1000-1200 miles. (second test at 97k) and they said it failed so they wouldnt have to replace any of the pistons etc. Way to keep good loyal customers happy toyota!! Kellie
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DALE B.
2006 Toyota RAV4
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06/20/2015

2006 RAV4 review

We have 3 RAV4s in our family...a 2003 (4 cyl), 2006 (6 cyl) and 2009 (4 cyl). We like the RAV4s good rides, great mileage, good looks with lots of personality for a reasonable price. Regarding the 2006...it performs extremely well...doesn't get the mileage the 09 gets but it has a lot more power with the 6 cyl. We are very pleased with it and plan to replace it with a newer RAV 4 in a few years.
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Jim P.
2006 Toyota RAV4
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08/18/2015

Overall Satisfaction

My older Rav-4 had a stick shift. They should have kept this feature in this model. The 4 Wheel drive system might as well not be offered. The way it works doesn't allow a person to drive (with 4 wheel drive) in bad weather. It won't work at highway speeds.
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JEFF M.
2006 Toyota RAV4
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11/30/2015

Great SUV

I love it. It is a great cross between a car and full on SUV. Toyota makes great vehicles and always backs them up
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CONNIE B.
2006 Toyota RAV4
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01/13/2017

06 Rave 4

Absolutely love it.
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Mike L.
2006 Toyota RAV4
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04/13/2017

Great reliable car

I have 198,000 on my Rav4 and only have had 2 coil packs and the ac compressor go bad. Not bad for 11 years of service.
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Mike L.
2006 Toyota RAV4
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05/31/2017

Love the car over 200,000 and still going strong.

Great power and reliability.
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HOWARD L.
2006 Toyota RAV4
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03/28/2015

2006 RAV 4

Comfortable, reliable, and versatile
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TIGEST C.
2006 Toyota RAV4
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04/12/2015

Love it.

When I'm ready to get another car I will be getting the same Toyota RAV4 model. I have my car for nine years and so far haven't given me any trouble at all it's a wonderful car. It is very reliable!
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LEVY G.
2006 Toyota RAV4
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05/15/2015

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Excellent service.
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JUDITH R.
2006 Toyota RAV4
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11/27/2015

A great mini SUV!

I've had my RAV4 for nine years now and I have approximately 98K miles on it. It's been a great car and zips me around everywhere I want and need to go. I will be handing it down to my son for his last two years of college. There's plenty of life left on my RAV4. Thank you Toyota!
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DR. STEVEN W.
2006 Toyota RAV4
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01/17/2016

A reliable ride

Certainly the best and most comfortable SUV I ever owned. Odometer at 160,000 miles and motor running like a charm at 11 years old. I would buy another with ease. Steve Wyte
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THOMAS O.
2006 Toyota RAV4
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03/11/2016

2006 RAV4

Can't complain alt all about this car. At 129k miles, this is my first sign of trouble with it. Completely reliable. Hate to part with it but it's time for a new Toyota product.
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BETTY K.
2006 Toyota RAV4
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04/02/2016

Oil change and recalls done in a timely manner and done well! My passenger window works now since the recall fixed the problem of me not being able to open that window with the switch on that side!

I love my Rav4!!! I recently retired after teaching 44 yrs in education! The commute to and from work in all kinds of weather was done without accident or going off the slippery,snow covered, unplowed roads many times to and from Babbitt especially in the winter. My Rav4 held the road and got me home safely every time. It takes me to the cities a lot and also brought Bernie and I safely home from Rochester,MN in all kinds of road conditions when he was being treated for 8 yrs at Mayo....great vehicle for me!!! :^)
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DONNY F.
2006 Toyota RAV4
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04/16/2016

Great size

I love my Rav 4. I have 4 children and also a cleaning business. So for me my vehicle had to be a decent size for my kids and my cleaning supplies, plus decent on gas mileage. I do believe I have all of that in my Rav4. My one complaint is the fabric on the seats is not stain resistant at all!
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BILLIE C.
2006 Toyota RAV4
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04/16/2016

2006 Rav 4

I love my Rav4. I would consider purchasing another at some time, but may hold on to this one as it still has low mileage and I understand that the 2006 is the last year of the 6 cylinder. I appreciate the way the car performs on the road.
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KATHRYN D.
2006 Toyota RAV4
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07/08/2016

love it

love it
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