Overview & Reviews

Toyota has given the RAV4 a midcycle freshening for 2004. Notable improvements include a larger 161-horsepower, 2.4-liter, four-cylinder engine, a mild restyling that gives it a more aggressive appearance, and inside, a new steering wheel and instrument panel. Standard equipment has increased significantly, with stability and traction control, antilock brakes, air conditioning and a six-speaker stereo heading up the list. Multistage front airbags are also new this year, and side airbags for front occupants and full-length head curtain airbags are now optional.

• Steers and handles like a car, thoughtful cabin design, exemplary build and materials quality, refined engine.

• Somewhat cramped interior, high repair costs in low-speed rear collisions.

User Reviews:

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  Dependable - 2004 Toyota RAV4
  By C G - May 21 - 3:27 pm

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  TASHAS RAV4 - 2004 Toyota RAV4
  By cameron - May 20 - 4:30 pm

  So far put 8600 miles no problems to report to date, Awesome fuel economy for the type of vehicle avg 26mpg. Typical Toyota fit and finish and quality. Previous Toyota had 180000 miles without breakdowns and parts from the factory are very reasonable certainly cheaper than our Honda, also lot easier to maintain, dont have to take half the dashboard apart to change the a/c filter like our previous CR-V.

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  New Rav4 - 2004 Toyota RAV4
  By smllfry1 - May 20 - 10:00 am

  Just bought. Fun to drive..Very good looking Have only one question. I hear a squeal at low speeds, with the window down. Is this normal., or should I be concerned. Email me anyone with help Otherwise wonderful car smllfry1@aol.com

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  RAV4 L - 2004 Toyota RAV4
  By lbmcc - April 19 - 10:00 am

  Excellent vehicle for the price. Great look inside and out. Good MPG. AWD a plus in Buffalo. Peppy engine. Could use a bit more room but keep it in the small category.

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  Super cool SUV!!! - 2004 Toyota RAV4
  By Jared Jericho - April 8 - 10:00 am

  Awesome to drive and most importantly, gas economical compared to other SUVs in the market today.

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  Best car Ive owned so far......... - 2004 Toyota RAV4
  By Free_rider78 - March 23 - 1:33 am

  I love it! I hope to have it for many years to come......

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  2004 Base 4WD RAV4 5 Speed - 2004 Toyota RAV4
  By BrianBiker - March 12 - 2:00 am

  I bought the RAV4 for my wife because she liked the looks and we have had good experiences with Toyotas. I would have preferred an Element, but she hated the appearance. Anyway, now that we have it, it is growing on me. It is somewhat underpowered, even with the new 2.4L, so if you drive quickly, avoid the automatic, as it will be constantly downshifting, which is very noisy. With a 5 speed it is O.K. Handling is also O.K., it seems a little less precise than a 2003, although that is from memory. Steering and pedals all have a very light feel. But reasonably enjoyable to drive, especially for an SUV.

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  Great car - 2004 Toyota RAV4
  By Runner - November 7 - 2:10 am

  Fun little SUV. Handles well in all weather conditions. Perfect size car for kid to learn to drive and be safe. Small but roomy. I get 32 MPG around town.

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  rav4 L - 2004 Toyota RAV4
  By Noelle Lawrence - October 29 - 2:00 am

  Terrific in snow and bad weather. Great get up and go. Lots of storage space. I like the rubber coating on the back of the seats, protects from dirty little feet.

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  From CRV to RAV4 and no regrets - 2004 Toyota RAV4
  By DenverSLP - September 22 - 2:00 am

  I traded my 2003 CRV to a 2004 RAV4 for the simple reason that the RAV4 handles a tenfold better than the CRV. I found my CRV to be "trucky", FAR too big for a "compact SUV" and had terrible road noise. I would have ranked CRVs seating comfort a 2 for me...the worthless armrests dug into my sides; the legroom in the front was shy of sufficient for me (at 61). RAV4 changed ALL of that...Im glad I got one!!