Something tells me that 2011 was the sweet spot of the 4.3 generation! You guys miss out on all the fun of taking the RAV to the dealer for transmission replacement, water pump replacement, smart stop programming, and the endless host of "service campaigns"--I'm way too familiar with my dealer's waiting room!
I have 73K miles on my Sport 09 V6 and absolutely nothing major to report. Previous RAV4 was an '06 I4 with 122K and only one major repair (which was serviced so I could sell it) The repair was for some worn out rubber something in some arm somewhere. Forget. LOL. But she purred like a kitten too.No problems with my '11 RAV V6 Base with Upgrade Value Package either so far, and I'm pleased to be left out! But I don't have many miles on mine. time!:smile