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Verdict
Le 2.0 VVT-i essence passe pour très robuste (une casse moteur sur 74 avis selon CarVerif), mais Caradisiac juge la fiabilité d'ensemble plutôt chaotique avant le restylage de mai 2010, avec plusieurs rappels de sécurité (pédale d'accélérateur, colonne de direction, ceinture arrière). Euro NCAP lui a donné 4 étoiles en 2006. Visez une fin de carrière et vérifiez les rappels.
- Reliability
- 4.5/5
- Indicative prices
- €8,994 – €11,990
- Euro NCAP
- 4/5
Which version to choose
Versions to favour: 2.0 VVT-i 152.
2.0 VVT-i 152
✓ RecommendedPetrol · Manual · 152 hp · Crit'Air 3
Essence 152 ch, chaîne de distribution, sans FAP ni EGR (CarVerif), boîte manuelle à 5 rapports (Caradisiac).
2.2 D-4D 136
Diesel · Manual · 136 hp · Crit'Air 4
Diesel 136 ch, 10,5 s de 0 à 100 km/h (gebrauchtwagenberater.de). Des témoignages citent des soucis de vanne EGR et de catalyseur.
Engine: Toyota 2.0 / 2.2 D-4D (famille AD)
Verdict on this engine: Buy with care
2.2 D-4D 150
Diesel · Manual · 150 hp · Crit'Air 4
Diesel 150 ch, boîte manuelle à 6 rapports d'après des témoignages (fiches-auto.fr).
Engine: Toyota 2.0 / 2.2 D-4D (famille AD)
Verdict on this engine: Buy with care
Market prices
€8,994 – €11,990
Indicative range: 2006 à 2010, médianes par année de 13 annonces en ligne relevées par AutoScout24 (années d'au moins 3 annonces).
Collected on 28 October 2026 from the sources below. Our own survey of listings, by year and mileage, will refine it.
Importing this model
Prices abroad
Yearly medians of each country's listings (AutoScout24, in euros; United Kingdom: cinch dealer, in pounds), over years with at least 3 listings. Useful to judge an import (add transport, inspection and registration).
| Country | Range | Median | Gap vs France | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| France | €8,994 – €11,990 (2006 to 2010) | €10,360 | — | — |
| Germany | €4,500 – €9,900 (2006 to 2011) | €6,500 | — | 47 |
| Belgium | €5,225 – €7,150 (2006 to 2011) | €6,990 | — | 37 |
| Spain | €8,450 – €13,990 (2006 to 2011) | €10,650 | — | 40 |
| Italy | €4,900 – €7,500 (2006 to 2011) | €6,300 | — | 187 |
Median gap shown only when the country's estimate covers the same years as the French one. Add transport, roadworthiness test and registration.
You are importing the car to:
Import penalty (malus) in France
- The CO₂ malus follows the scale of the year the vehicle was first registered, in France or abroad (WLTP or NEDC scale depending on its registration certificate).
- For an imported used car, it is reduced by a flat-rate discount based on its age in months (scheme in force since 1 March 2025). The weight malus also applies on first registration in France.
- Production ended in 2012: a car first registered before 1 January 2015 has no malus.
Source: BOFiP (French tax doctrine), CO₂ and weight malus · CO2 malus and weight malus: imported used car in France
Paperwork and procedures
- Importing a used car from another EU country: the step-by-step process
- Importing a car from an EU country: all the documents to gather
- Carte grise for an imported car: cost, taxes and the official simulator
- CO2 malus and weight malus: imported used car in France
- Importing a used car from outside the European Union: the steps
- Buying a used car in Germany and bringing it back to France
- Buying a used car in Belgium and bringing it back to France
- Buying a used car in Spain and bringing it back to France
- Buying a used car in Italy and bringing it back to France
Importing and registering in Belgium: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Importing and registering in Switzerland: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Importing a car into Switzerland: customs, tax and registration
Importing and registering in Luxembourg: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Importing and registering in the United Kingdom: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Check an imported car's history
HistoVec only covers the vehicle's life in France. For a car coming from abroad, a VIN-based report helps spot inconsistent mileage or a reported accident.
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Known faults
Note: some faults below are cited by a single source only. They are still to be confirmed and the reliability score is only indicative.
Corrosion du sous-châssis et des trains arrière
Severity 3/3 · SeriousSelon getcarwise.co.uk (données de contrôle technique britannique), les points de fixation du faux châssis arrière et les bras de suspension des XA30 et XA40 sont sujets à la corrosion, signalée comme un problème de sécurité structurelle. Source unique : à confirmer.
Single source so far: to be confirmed.
- Versions
- 2.0 VVT-i 152, 2.2 D-4D 136, 2.2 D-4D 150
- Onset
- not documented
- Repair
- not documented
Catalyseur et vanne EGR du diesel 2006
Severity 2/3 · CostlyPlusieurs utilisateurs évoquent un défaut du catalyseur d'origine 2006 : un tuyau de diamètre trop petit encrasserait le catalyseur et la vanne EGR. Un témoignage chiffre la remise en état à 750 euros, et jusqu'à 2 000 euros si le catalyseur et la vanne EGR sont changés. Retours d'un seul site : à confirmer.
Single source so far: to be confirmed.
- Versions
- 2.2 D-4D 136
- Onset
- not documented
- Repair
- €750 to €2,000
Manufacturer recalls
Manufacturer recall campaigns, fixed free of charge at a dealer:
- Pédale d'accélérateur pouvant rester coincée : rappel (2.0 VVT-i 152, 2.2 D-4D 136, 2.2 D-4D 150)
- Support de colonne de direction fragile : rappel (2.0 VVT-i 152, 2.2 D-4D 136, 2.2 D-4D 150)
- Banquette arrière et ceinture : rappel (2.0 VVT-i 152, 2.2 D-4D 136, 2.2 D-4D 150)
See the official list on RappelConso (new tab) (French government recall site: category “Automobiles et moyens de déplacement”, search “Toyota RAV4”). A dealer for the brand can also check, using the vehicle identification number (VIN), that recalls have been carried out.
Recalls published in France (RappelConso)
- 10 August 2026 — Un défaut dans la programmation des compteurs combinés du véhicule l'amène à détériorer sa mémoire. Pour cette raison, l'affichage du moniteur peut ne pas fonctionner, ce qui supprime l'accès à l'indicateur de vitesse et les avertissements. Cela augmente le risque d'accidents. Official notice
Inspection checklist
Toyota RAV4 III — inspection checklist
Things to check
- Faire vérifier en concession, avec le numéro de série, les rappels effectués (pédale d'accélérateur, colonne de direction, ceinture arrière).
- Examiner le dessous : faux châssis arrière, bras de suspension, bas de caisse (corrosion).
- Sur le diesel, contrôler la vanne EGR, le catalyseur et l'absence de perte de puissance.
- Préférer un exemplaire postérieur au restylage de mai 2010.
- Exiger le carnet d'entretien et les factures.
Questions to ask the seller
- Les rappels (pédale d'accélérateur, colonne de direction, banquette arrière) ont-ils été effectués ? Avez-vous les attestations ?
- La vanne EGR ou le catalyseur ont-ils été changés ou nettoyés (diesel) ?
- Pouvez-vous présenter le carnet d'entretien complet ?
Test-drive tip: read the fault codes
A warning light that is off proves nothing: a fault may have been cleared just before the viewing. A Bluetooth OBD2 scanner, plugged in under the steering wheel and read on your phone, shows stored codes and whether all emissions readiness tests have run since the last reset.
Electric or hybrid equivalent
No direct electric or hybrid equivalent in our guides. Simulate combustion vs electric cost
Alternatives
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Toyota RAV4
IV · 2012–2018
- Price
- €11,000 – €19,900
- Reliability
- 4.5/5
- Fuel types
- Petrol, Diesel, Hybrid
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Hyundai Tucson
III · 2015–2020
- Price
- €14,190 – €16,990
- Reliability
- 4.5/5
- Fuel types
- Petrol, Diesel, Hybrid
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Kia Sportage
IV · 2016–2021
- Price
- €12,000 – €16,500
- Reliability
- 3.5/5
- Fuel types
- Petrol, Diesel
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Mitsubishi Outlander
III · 2012–2021
- Price
- €8,200 – €18,000
- Reliability
- 4/5
- Fuel types
- Petrol, Diesel, Hybrid
Before you buy: check and equip
Check the history
Before paying, check the administrative status (lien, objection, declared claims) and the mileage recorded at the roadworthiness test.
Read fault codes
An OBD scanner plugged in under the steering wheel shows stored fault codes, even with warning lights off: useful during the test drive.
Parts and maintenance
Compare prices of parts for the Toyota RAV4 III (timing, brakes, filters) to estimate the repairs to plan for.
Insure the car
Insurance prices vary widely from one model to another: get a quote before signing.
Frequently asked questions
Quelle note Euro NCAP pour le RAV4 III ?
4 étoiles en 2006 pour la protection des adultes, avec un rappel : les airbags s'étaient déclenchés tardivement lors du premier test frontal, d'après GoAuto.
Quel est le volume du coffre du RAV4 III ?
450 litres selon gebrauchtwagenberater.de (jusqu'à 1 752 litres banquette rabattue).
Le RAV4 III est-il fiable ?
CarVerif juge le 2.0 VVT-i essence très robuste, alors que Caradisiac parle d'une fiabilité plutôt chaotique avant le restylage de mai 2010.
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