Used 2001 Toyota RAV4 2WD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M) Consumer Reviews
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2001 RAV4 Bullet proof reliabilty
Jimboo2, 09/18/2009
Toyota RAV4 2WD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
10 of 10 people found this review helpful
We bought in Dec. 2000 brand new to replace Tercel. Love compactness with great interior room. Fun to drive fits anywhere. Bulletproof reliability. Wife never wants to sell. Replaced timing chain at 60K and had O2 sensor done at 62K. I really wonder if dealership is the best place for repairs, very expensive. Live in New England and put on Bridgestone Blizzaks in Nov. runs thru foot of snow like AWD. Excellent value.
used RAV4 after 6 years
Bikerrandy, 11/21/2009
Toyota RAV4 2WD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
12 of 13 people found this review helpful
We bought our RAV4 used after a lease turnin @ 36K miles. We've put 46K on it so far. At first we drove it 100+ mi. a day commuting. Now we're both retired and it get's a lot less use, but it is 1 of the best cars we have ever owned in so many ways. On the road we get 30-31 mpg on reg. I've towed 1,500#s of stuff from norCal to Canada effortlessly. I've heard lately some owners have had auto. tranny disasters. We have seen nothing of that so far. I wonder if it's how others use their RAV4. We don't do much stop & go. Finally had to replace the front brake pads at 73.6K mi. I've owned Toyotas both new & used since `75 and have never regretted it. We hope to keep this car forever
93,000 Miles Later and BETRAYED!
Dissappointed, 10/27/2007
Toyota RAV4 2WD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
It was good overall. I kept up with all regular scheduled maintenance. First the Catalytic Converter went out at approximately 74,000 miles. Of course, the brakes had to be replaced more than other cars, and now at 92,000 miles I had to replace the transmission solenoid for $1,600. Next, might be the transmission, for $3,000 dollars more. Had both of them gone out it would have been a downpayment on a new car. So, that's all I have to say.
Problem with headlight bulbs/burning out
Terry Bond, 07/20/2009
Toyota RAV4 2WD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
9 of 11 people found this review helpful
Been a great car, plenty of storage and seating. Easy to drive, and other than Headlight Bulbs, virtually trouble free at 97,000 miles! Gas mileage could be better, but I am not complaining at about 25 mpg overall. Some rattles but not bad, usually able to find and fix-usually a loose screw on interior plastic. Would sure like to know why we seem to go thru 2 sets of Headlight bulbs a year! Started slowly but seem to burn out one side or the other about every 6 to 8 months! Dealer and electrical shop say everything tests fine?
The Rav4 that goes and goes
Sean, 10/20/2005
Toyota RAV4 2WD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I'm an onsite computer tech. I average 225 miles per day in this Rav4, I bought it with 51k on it now has 150k on it only prob I've ever had was the cat converter. It has been a great car, most reliable car I've ever owned and in my line of work that means money. Great on gas, great on getting me to the client and home again, and fun to drive.
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