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Used 2003 Toyota RAV4 Consumer Reviews

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4.38 out of 5 stars

beef it up a bit

neil, 10/07/2002
2003 Toyota RAV4 AWD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful

the build quality on this vehicle seems excellent. i have owned toyota trucks prior to this one and i am happy to see that they have not diminished the quality of the product like some other manufacturers have. the ride is a bit stiff on bumpy roadways but feels very solid for a compact vehicle. the seats could be improved on a bit, and i would like to see larger tires available besides the 235x60x16 car like tires supplied.it is more car-like than suv..

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2 out of 5 stars

rav transmissions

E hastings, 09/23/2017
2003 Toyota RAV4 Fwd 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful

Do not buy the suv.I have 117k on mine So far repairs have killed me .Very evpensive things .Differential went out.Transmission computor.o2 sensors.

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3 out of 5 stars
Technology
1 out of 5 stars
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2 out of 5 stars
Interior
3 out of 5 stars
Comfort
2 out of 5 stars
Reliability
3 out of 5 stars
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2.63 out of 5 stars

My last Toyota

shyam, 02/27/2003
2003 Toyota RAV4 AWD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful

Since I bought this RAV4, I have taken this to the dealer more than 10 times to fix problems. I took this to fix the rattle noise from dash and other places more than 5 times. Couple of times to fix the engine light. Now it is back with the dealer to fix the engine light and this time they have to replace the Cat converter and the transmission. It has only 23k miles. This is my first and last toyota.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Love my rav4

palmettosweettea, 10/29/2010
2003 Toyota RAV4 Fwd 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful

I just purchased a 2003 pre-owned RAV4 after owning a 4Runner Sport V8 for over 8 years. I loved my 4Runner and hated to sell it, but it was time to "downsize" to something smaller with better gas mileage. I couldn't be happier!! After one week, I still can't wait to drive it the next day. It's the perfect size for me and fun to drive. I love the large front windshield visibility, tight steering, and turning radius. I look forward to owning this RAV4 for a long long time!! I'm a Toyota fan forever!

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4.75 out of 5 stars

I love my RAVioli

Kate W., 07/25/2003
2003 Toyota RAV4 AWD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful

I bought my RAVioli because I knew it would be quality. It corners very well, and I take them all fast. Never had any problems with it. I had one rattle from the roof rack, but that was because I didn't tighten the screw all the way. You know, the idiots who don't rate this well probably don't take care of it, or maybe the RAV was put together in the USA, because they sometimes do a half-*ssed job of building things. Or they just had bad luck. But don't take it out on the car, it is probably your fault in the first place. :)

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