It’s hard to even write that there is something wrong with the . The nameplate is directly related to bad times and good times. However, Consumer Reports surveyed RAV4 owners and found that many were dissatisfied with their purchase. What’s wrong with the RAV4? Let’s get into it.
Is the 2023 Toyota RAV4 a good car?
Comes highly recommended by . However, there is one thing holding it back. Not all owners are happy with their purchase. While the reasoning for this might be subject in many cases, the fact remains that a car that people aren’t happy with is a problem.
in the RAV4 category, it finished third last in terms of customer satisfaction. While most drivers found it comfortable and had a positive driving experience, the value is what most owners felt dissatisfied with.
How does Consumer Reports evaluate customer satisfaction?
“Consumer Reports’ annual survey can improve your chances of finding a compatible car. How? Our survey data reveals whether, all in all, owners would buy the same car again. The answer to that question is what determines our Owner Satisfaction Score, which is a powerful piece of information because it predicts how well a particular model will please other owners.
Again, this is subjective stuff. The problem is that people have to be satisfied with their purchase to have a successful product. If buyers feel their car costs too much, they are unlikely to buy it back or recommend it to others. In a sense, this is the only metric that really matters.
Overall, the 2023 Toyota RAV4 is still a great SUV
The RAV4 has long been one of the most capable compact SUVs on the market. Toyota’s reliability, coupled with a compact size, killer fuel economy and off-road chops, made the RAV4 an instant classic.
However, Toyota SUVs and trucks have continued to get more expensive over the years without always offering much of a novelty in return. I have a feeling this is what most disgruntled owners may have been upset about.
With a starting price of $27,975 and a high of $39,030, many people think the Toyota RAV4 isn’t pretty enough to cost that much. Consumer Reports noted in its review that while the small SUV is solid, the interior is “bland, bordering on cheap, thanks to a wealth of hard plastic trim, particularly compared to peers like and.”
I guess with car prices these days, if paying too much is going to make you miserable then you have no chance of enjoying buying a car, new or used. The 2023 Toyota RAV4 is still a great SUV, but the prices are killing the good times.
