Overview & Reviews

Completely redesigned, RAV4 grows in size and gets a more powerful engine, along with edgy new styling.

• More room, more power, improved styling, whiplash injury-lessening seats.

• No V6 engine option, engine makes power too high in rev range, most desired equipment is optional.

User Reviews:

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  Fun car - 2001 Toyota RAV4
  By My rav - April 18 - 12:13 pm

  Weve had our car since July 2001. Aside from the lousy gas mileage around the city 17 and 20-21 hwy, its been a really fun ride. The AWD grips really well and give the car a nice ride. The acceleration is a bit sluggish at times, but it has a really nice ride once its going. The rotors are cheap, constantly need shaving, so theyll be replaced. I had the infamous 420 & 440 (O2 codes), so Im hoping that the reprogramming doesnt kill off my O2 sensors and catalytic converter.

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  Nice 2002 - 2001 Toyota RAV4
  By caccar - December 24 - 10:00 am

  I put 30,000 miles on in 8 months. Not a single problem. All wheel drive excellent in 6" snow and on steep muddy mountain roads.

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  not a bad little suv - 2001 Toyota RAV4
  By Jody brad - November 7 - 10:00 am

  bought toyota after my husband had his truck for 18 years and he bought it used. it didnt cost us anything. i had a ford exploder with acutaly did explode. bought toyota after much research. i am happy with this vehichle although i too have had problems with stereo (had to be replaced), check engine light, rattle in my back door (took a year to be fixed finally) and other small things. I have had it 3.5 years and i would buy it again. I just hope the reliability I reasearched comes through for me till the end. Definetly go for the 5spd

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  I love the way it looks outside... - 2001 Toyota RAV4
  By Pamela - April 25 - 10:00 am

  but i think the seats are kind of cheesy. its pretty fun to drive, but i wish i had gone with an automatic. i get sick of shifting in traffic.

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  Rav4 Notes - 2001 Toyota RAV4
  By kennedydh - September 5 - 10:00 am

  Still a little under powered for starts and occasional towing.

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  2001 Toyota RAV4 - 2001 Toyota RAV4
  By Rob Ryan - July 24 - 10:00 am

  Acceleration of this vehicle is extremely poor,and is very poor when the engine is cold.Fuel economy is good, and is comfortable to drive. Other than the very poor acceleration of this vehicle, its been a good SUV.

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  2001 RAV4 - 2001 Toyota RAV4
  By Jack T. Sauerland - December 7 - 2:16 pm

  Great little car. I enjoy driving it and it is easy to enter and exit. Good power and acceleration while getting good gas mileage (about 21.5 mpg).

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  The Rav4 that goes and goes - 2001 Toyota RAV4
  By Sean - August 11 - 2:36 am

  Im 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 Ive ever had was the cat converter. It has been a great car, most reliable car Ive 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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  i like my rav - 2001 Toyota RAV4
  By kaat51 - April 24 - 10:00 am

  i have always liked the style of the rav 4. even more so when the 2001s came out. i too agree that they need a little more power and a little less outside noise inside. the only problem i have had was kind of unusual in so far as my headlights would go out for no apparent reason and then come back on. they fixed a switch the first time but it continued to happen and they never could find out why or duplicate the incident. eventually it stopped totally for whatever reason and has not happened since. explanation???? beats me!! overall i like my rav and to me you cant beat the exterior styling,very sporty.

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  review - 2001 Toyota RAV4
  By FredK - February 14 - 12:33 pm

  Problems with body rattles and electrical. When cold will not pick up -really lags. noisey engine which is underpowered.Poor rear visibility when backing up.