2006-2012 Toyota RAV4 | Review and What To LOOK For When Buying One

[@davidwayne9982]

06 had issues too-- best go 07 through 12 ONLY... THE ARE THE BEST--- bullet proof, simple- will run forever.. NOT overloaded with tech CRAP..

[@glenburr6755]

They also had a 2.5 liter starting in 2009 I think.

[@idrissaadamu2776]

I really love this 3rd generstion, particularly the 2010-2012

[@LazySusan.]

I'm looking to get one (totaled crv). Obviously htf 2012. Found a 2009. Would you still recommend?

[@jakeawad2531]

​@@LazySusan. 2009 is still good. Most of the excessive oil consumption issues are Years 2006-2008 with the 4 cylinder engine.

[@ersheri]

I just bought a low mileage 2010

[@Omil7750]

Excellent video with valuable infos. Thank you for sharing.

[@Miguelsgarage]

Glad it was helpful!

[@youtubetvbill3495]

My 2012 V6 has 300,000 miles, runs great!

[@Miguelsgarage]

WOW! How many of those miles did you put?

[@topo520]

I am looking to buy a V6 but i am afraid of the water pump failures. Have you had any issues with it while you’ve had it?

[@joewhitlow5799]

​@@topo520Yeah the water pump went out on my V6 and it destroyed the engine 😅

[@topo520]

@@joewhitlow5799 mine is still running great with no issues! I raced a Toyota Supra GR from a dig and I beat it twice 😂 super sleeper of a truck!

[@joewhitlow5799]

@@topo520 keep an eye on that water pump. Also, changing the spark plugs is an expensive job too.

[@Ivan-cy2yw]

Thank you for this video. I planning to buy one of this and I think it is a good option.

[@Miguelsgarage]

Glad it was helpful! Please consider subscribing if you haven't. I really appreciate it!

[@delawareteacher1182]

We love our RAV4, great video!

[@angyt1070]

Thank you for this breakdown! I am thinking of purchasing one!

[@goodnewsorjiewuru]

Awesome video. Thanks man 👍

[@Miguelsgarage]

Glad you liked it! Do you have a RAV4 or are looking to buy one?

[@theianyx6394]

you're the best!!! thanks for such a great video ✨

[@borichannel2616]

I’m about to buy a 07 limited V6 4wd do you recommend it to me? Thanks

[@chriswoyce6285]

I have a 2012 v6 rav4 it’s awesome

[@erik472]

Miguel do you recommend the 2010 v6 sport appearance package without the spare tire in the back. One is available in my area with 92k miles for 6,800.

[@Miguelsgarage]

That sounds like a great deal if in good condition! Be sure to follow my checklist. You’re approaching 100k miles, where a lot of major things need maintenance. If you’d like, email me the details including the VIN and I’ll help you sort through it. [e-mail]

[@erik472]

@@Miguelsgarage gracias miguel keep up the great content.

[@brut9999]

Do you have to say about misfire on cylinder 4 of my 2009 RAV4?

[@mariabperez8372]

Very helpful!

[@omphemetseramatu8788]

Love the way u explain this woww ❤

[@wacowildcat]

Be sure and point your side mirrors out from body. This car has huge blind spots due to wide b, c and d pillars. Otherwise my 2010 is pretty awesome.

[@fernandesbjp]

Missing the 2.2 D4D Diesel

[@yashrajsinhsanglod6461]

2012 model is worth it to buy?

[@digitalasset47]

great review! thank you! i have found 2011 rav4 with 250k mileaage....the guy is asking 10k! mechanically it looks okay. what do you think of it? I appreciate your insight....thank you man!

[@jamesmaddock]

That’s too much. I got a 2011 for $8400 123,000 miles

[@maroon7038]

1:50 Is that guy big or is that car small? 😂

[@Ultionis733]

why everyone talks about the patrol version when diesel is way more interesting in that suv segment?

[@yennyjen5742]

How many miles do they usually run? I got a 2011 with 130k miles but I think and hope not.. I feel like the transmission it’s going out. It shakes when I stop and when I go around 30mph I feel it shaking 😢

[@Miguelsgarage]

Shaking could be a number of things! Maybe it's your transmission or motor mounts, maybe it needs a tune up... Without personally taking a look at it, these issues can be hard to diagnose. Bring it to a local mechanic you trust. 130K miles on a RAV4 that has been properly maintained is nothing!

[@jakeawad2531]

If it's your transmission, do a drain in fill(not a flush). Do that 2-3 times and it should make it good as new.

[@josephsjourney3387]

Did you ever find out what was wrong with it? Mine also shakes around 30 Mph

[@stanleystanley3486]

Mine is 011 4 cylinder and it’s shorts oil don’t know why

[@chee-chee9916]

Yes this has been a classic style year after year, but the newer models are not in a class of itself.

[@barneyboyle6933]

Solid review, but I really tuned out with all the lofty corporate buzzphrasing

[@Miguelsgarage]

Thanks for the feedback! I'll take that into consideration!

[@spiralnapkin]

Absolutely agreed. He doesn't need to sell us the car, just give us the info we're looking for.

[@rmbmurphy]

Are you living on Mars?

[@StewPudasoe]

😂awful... Woooowwwwww...

[@carrenpalmer3453]

and why? Dang, just did huge road trip from San Diego CA to Bisbee AZ thru torrential storm front chasing entire way from going thru taxing elevations thru I8 E&W and passed stretches of highways with cars in ditches (nearing Tuscon) and pull-overs in sea of approx 30 to 50 cars and trucks and she got thru it all * I got a different vehicle so trip was in a friend's RAV4 2012 2.4L and would swap mine in a heartbeat

[@ajansen1234]

There’s a 2011 RAV4 2.5L going for $9000 with 84,000 miles. Would it be possible to get the vin checked out? 2T3BF4DV3BW082762

[@shizankhan5419]

Do you know this is my dad’s car crashed