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Used 2003 Toyota RAV4 Consumer Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars
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3.25 out of 5 stars

Shame on Toyota

KC Cookie, 04/29/2010
2003 Toyota RAV4 AWD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful

Our Toyota 2003 Rav4 was very nice. My husband did all the oil changes, rotating tires, brakes and any other kind of maintenance on car. It was fine until about a week ago and our transmission started acting up. We took it to a transmssion shop and they said to replace transmission at $5000. We decided to check out reviews on the internet and found out we weren't the only ones with this problem. I use to trust toyota, but now I feel betrayed. They knew about it and didn't tell the consumer. Besides their Gas pedal problems now they are recalling not the RAV4's, but 2003 Sequoila's. This is for that car's transmission. Go figure ! I'm going to Honda now!

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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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5 out of 5 stars

Just Great!

laureb, 01/12/2003
2003 Toyota RAV4 Fwd 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

Fell in love at first sight and after several days, I am still in awe when I consider the total perfection of this vehicle. The exterior design has much appeal as has the interior. Further, it has plenty of pep and handles beautifully in all traffic conditions. I like the 2-wheel drive as it burns less gas.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Great Road Trip

Ravlover, 10/18/2003
2003 Toyota RAV4 AWD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

I'm very impressed with the stability of this SUV. Very good handling and ride. When floored at speed there is a tendency to drop into too low a gear. All controls are easy to reach and work/feel tight. Interior design is modern/functional which I like. Will submit another review after the first winter here in Toronto. Nice 2liter Lexus 4cyl. engine. Plenty of torque.

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5 out of 5 stars

Dependable RAV4

FRAN, 08/28/2006
2003 Toyota RAV4 AWD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

Very dependable and comfortable vehicle. Gas consumption is minimal compared to previous vehicles.

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