2002 Toyota RAV4 Reviews - Page 3 of 6

Nothing serious yet. I have this car for about 3 months, it looks reliable.

I like the car so much, but as many people know this kind of bugyy styled cars not suitable for hard off-roading. the paint of the car can be scratch easily so may be I won't go light off-road either. off-road is only can be made as picnic or fishing.

It is roomy, powerful and handles well. although its age its internal and outer design is still attractive. fuel consumption could be better it can go about 350-400km with full tank (57lt) in the city.

The only think that I don't like; the noises coming from cheap plastics used at especially inner face of doors.

When we first got the car, there was a rattle coming form the dash. It took the dealer 6-8 time to rid the car of this. Otherwise, an excellent ride! Nothing at all to date>> knock on wood!!!

I love the fuel economy... much better than the Jeep Liberty (not to mention reliability!). This car is no muscle car, but for its engine size and great fuel economy, this 2.0 liter engine can really move the car. I love the full-time 4wd. Never slippede once in the winter (even if I tried) with bald tires!

Overall, I would rate this as an excellent vehicle, because it has fufulltime 4wd (the only compact suv to have it in 2002). Great fuel economy, reliability (this car is always parked outside in -40 weather and always starts-touch wood). It's very fun to drive and it handles like its on rails (you'll be amaized)

THIS CAR IS VERY VERY STYLISH- Mine has a rear spoiler, hood deflector, fender flairs and its onyx black. In 2006, this car looks brand new.

One last note; Take care of this car, and it will return the favour... with flying colours. -We change the oil every 5000 km and use premium fuel.

Nothing at all has gone wrong with this amazing little vehicle.

Wonderful car. I feel very safe, and taken care of in my Rav4. Mine has all the options including premium sound system, and leather. Beautiful inside, and out. Looks wonderful on the road, and handles very well. I get many compliments on my Rav4. Not one complaint. WONDERFUL!

Wheel alignment adjusted with new tire purchase.

Great vehicle! High quality. Excellent road manners. A little under powered when loaded down on the uphills. Have traveled all over Europe and Turkey with family while stationed there. Dead serious reliability. RAV4s are sold around the world. So servicing it, if I ever needed to, would not be a problem.

Came from the dealer with a bad transmission (jumped out of 3rd gear every 20 minutes)

A Bad CD player.

A dent from the inside out on the rear drivers side door.

Engine hesitation (intermittent)

Handles nicely, esp. during one panic manouver.

Poor fuel economy compared to the same size engine in a 1986 Toyota van fully loaded with tools and equipment.

The original dealer that I've bought 6 Toyotas from treated me like dirt, claiming that all of my issues with the behicle were due to my driving ability. They flat out refused to road test the vehicle to check the transmission problem. When I threatened to cancel the purchase, they finally gave me a loaner car (after I had to argue that I would not pay for a rental), and they finally admitted that the transmission had to be rebuilt.

They then did not address the dent in the body, nor did they deal with the CD player or engine hesitation. That took 2 more trips to another dealer who dealt with the issues proptly.

At 40K miles, the water pump developed a leak, and now at 60K miles the check engine light is on.

After a total of 9 Toyotas that I have owned, 6 new and 3 used, this is by far the worst track record that I've had on any Toyota. I drive my cars hard and put about 35-40K miles on them per year, but maintain them well. I get about 225K miles out of all of my Toys, but I'm not sure that this one will last past 125K.

I'm not sure if I'd buy a Toyota again, Hondas are starting to look pretty good.