Disadvantages of different generations of the Rav 4
In the car market, Toyota has established itself as a reliable manufacturer, whose cars are appreciated and respected. A favorite of many is the rav4, a compact crossover with all-wheel drive. But despite its popularity, it has significant drawbacks. What are the details in this article.
Disadvantages of the second-generation RAV 4
Design
And if the color and composition - a personal matter of everyone, the characteristics of materials must meet the status and price of cars. The Rav4 is weak in this respect:
1) the quality of plastic in the interior is low, and periodically you can hear knocks;
2) even in top configuration there is no leather trimming of the interior;
3) chipping appears quickly on the body - the manufacturer has economized on the paint. The same list includes a small trunk, absence of a grid for small items and cramped space in the back - it will be uncomfortable for three grown-up people.
The trunk .
Besides small volume, the trunk has one more disadvantage - the door. Because of the spare part it sags quickly and starts to rattle and rattle.
Noise isolation
Perhaps, all owners of the crossover "have estimated" this factor. Here the manufacturer has decided to relax and to save up to the full, therefore the owners of the automobile will have to invest in their comfort additionally.
Stiff suspension
Probably, it would play in favor of the driver on a sports track, but in urban conditions it is not the best option - the rav4 noticeably feels roughness of roads. Suspension besides stiffness has one more minus - a steering rack. After purchase it quickly makes itself felt. It can be felt while turning - there are distinct knocks in a steering wheel.
The fuel consumption
The disadvantage is the appetite of the car.
The fuel consumption is high, and the tank is small (45 liters), therefore the automobile owners have a feeling that they "drive around the gas station", but not for business. In addition, the car is picky about the quality of gasoline - only the best, only 95.
Disadvantages of the third-generation RAV 4
Generation III rav4 has been on the market for 7 years. The car has kept a good reputation, remaining one of the most popular crossovers. But, alas, many problems have persisted here as well:
The steering rack.
The rav4's big flaws are related to the suspension. In both old and new models, the steering rack is a weak link. Suspension stiffness also has not changed - especially it is felt by passengers in the back seats.
Interior
Driving long distances in this car soon begins to strain even an experienced driver - the constant crickets in the cabin, uncomfortable seats, poor quality fabric on them and sparse interior is not a pleasure.
Noise isolation
We hope that the company will finally take this issue into consideration - it's too bad for such money. And meanwhile, we drive at high speed, shouting down each other in the cabin and turning the wheel of music volume to maximum. Protection of an engine compartment from below. After a trip of 400-500 kilometers get ready to see the engine dirty and grimy.
Transmission
It has problems here - when switching gears the driver feels jerks. It is not pleasant.
Timing mechanism
The chain of the mechanism is a thing short-lived, get ready to change it in 70 thousand km.
Weaknesses of the Toyota RAV 4 IV generation
In 2013, Toyota released the fourth generation of the Rav4. The exterior of the car had been improved by that time, and the company tried to eliminate other problems. But some of the shortcomings of the rafa4 remained without improvement:
Interior
Not the most convenient control panel and absence of backlight on many buttons and glove compartment were added to problems of quality of interior trimming material. Alas, the most problem place for Toyota is still the suspension. Unreliable, it is subject to replacement after 70 thousand km.
Brake system
For such a car replacement of the brake system at 60,000 km is an inadmissible luxury, but alas, this is the reality.
The presence of a complete set with a variator
In cold conditions - severe frosts, frequent slipping, braking sharply - variator box does not live long.
Soundproofing
Yes, they have done a lot of work with it, but not enough yet. In order to feel comfortably in the car and not to be stressed by loud noise, the owner will have to invest himself.
Ergonomics of the interior
The materials have become better, but the location of the control buttons is not. Also have to get used to the small glove compartment, the lack of a grid behind the driver's seat, bad and in some places absent illumination and not the most comfortable seats.
Multimedia
The owners of the car complain about multimedia more than about noise isolation. If you are a connoisseur of good sounding music, then replacing the speakers and stereo is an obligatory procedure.
Driving characteristics
As a crossover the RAV4 shouldn't be famous for mega fast acceleration, but even in its category it is far from being the most dynamic. The wobbly and lazy rav4 takes some getting used to to require it to be frisky.
Conclusion
Rav4 is very popular among car owners, although it is far from a perfect crossover. Many shortcomings of Rav4 could be eliminated at the factory, especially in the 5th generation - for such weighty money. But in general, the RAV4 is a great workhorse, which will please its owner for more than one year. We hope that our article will help you in your choice. Have a good purchase!
