 I have owned several other Toyotas and I liked them for their dependability.  I purchased a 2007 Rav4 for that reason and have been greatly disappointed.  The brakes went out at 17,000 miles; an oil hose broke at 23,000; the tires wore out at 20,000 and had to be replaced; the paint job is chipping; the exterior is made of fiberglass and is easily damaged; the power steering column is failing and will have to be replaced at 23,000 miles.  What a disappointment. Toyota fails to warranty any of these defects or make a recall for potentially dangerous ones.  I have had this vehicle a little more than two years and it has proved to be an expensive liability.  I will not purchase another Toyota.