Used 2002 Toyota RAV4 Consumer Reviews
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Amazing car until the ecm went
tha dude, 02/04/2010
2002 Toyota RAV4 2WD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
14 of 16 people found this review helpful
and your ecm WILL mess up your transmission... i wasted money on a new transmission and was told my ecm got reprogrammed but it still does the same stuff to me. its pretty scary when u drive across a four way and your car slows down and drags while you're inside being jerked around. will never buy a toyota EVER again. now im looking into other cars..... makes me mad because the car was perfect until this.
RAV 4
gabster2, 06/24/2011
2002 Toyota RAV4 4WD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
13 of 15 people found this review helpful
I had this car for 6 years and overall it was a very good car. It was extremely reliable. I never made any large repairs. It was beginning to lose all the little parts (power windows, thing that holds the back door open etc.). I live on a class 4 road and have really rough winters to contend with. It is a little top heavy but it got me through some fairly rough storms and mud. My biggest complaint was comfort while driving but I am a very small person.
Expensive price and not satisfied
Edgar, 01/31/2010
2002 Toyota RAV4 4WD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
9 of 10 people found this review helpful
Purchased new in 2002. 56,000 miles today. The Good. Leather seats ergonomic with great back support. Removable seats. Great handling. No major engine problems The Bad. Wimpy 2.0 engine. Interior started rattling soon after purchase and was never properly fixed. Dealership (not toyota) recalled and reprogrammed the ECM (computer) for tranny but experiencing no problems as of today. Forums on RAV Transmission computer problems are scary. Thermostat needed replacement. Side crash tests do not inspire confidence. Rear suspension noise and corrosion of AWD system makes alignment nightmare. My 1995 Chevy Lumina feels it is of a higher quality and that should tell you something.
Excellent value
Camille, 10/11/2009
2002 Toyota RAV4 2WD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I've had my Rav4 for nearly 8 years and the only issue I ever had was with the engine light coming on within the first 2 or 3 years. Since the car was still under warranty, the O2 sensor that was causing the light to go on was replaced/repaired, and I've had no problems at all since then. With a standard transmission, it not only gets over 25 MPG even in city traffic, it also has great pick-up. I like having plenty of room. It came in handy when I moved. Removing and replacing the rear seats is challenging (but doable) for me, but for someone who isn't petite it might not be too difficult. I still think it's a good looking car, too. It's one of the wisest purchases I've ever made.
Transmission
Tom, 09/23/2009
2002 Toyota RAV4 4WD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Bought used with 14,000. Very well maintained. At 84K the transmission lurched. Learned that the ECM ($1,300) was defective and may have affected the transmission. Have never had a transmission problem with 8 cars purchased - some with 200K miles. I WILL NEVER BUY A TOYOTA AGAIN.
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