5 Star Reviews for 2003 Toyota RAV4

Overview & Reviews

Average Score

4.50/5 Average
149 Total Reviews
This Year's Model Updates:

Already sporty-looking, the RAV4 compact SUV gets even sportier thanks to a new optional sport package that adds a new grille, a hood scoop, color-keyed door handles, heated exterior mirrors, tubular roof rack and gray-painted bumpers and overfenders. Inside, the package adds special sport fabric seats.

Pros:
  • Steers and handles like a car, thoughtful cabin design, well-built interior.
Cons:
  • Small displacement engine for the class, noisy, most of the desirable equipment is optional.

User Reviews:

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  • Typical Toyota Quality - 2003 Toyota RAV4
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    My 2003 RAV4 Sport is the 5th Toyota product we have purchased and it has delivered satisfaction. Those who have slammed the mini-"ute" have somehow forgotten that this is a 4 cylinder mini-suv. For driving around the city and periodic trips on the interstate the performance is satisfying. I have had no problems keeping up with more expensive vehicles on the interstate and at 75mph, the ride is quiet and comfortable. I am very satisfied with my RAV and yes it does deserve its rating as the top rated min- suv by Consumer Reports.

  • Great Car...our 1st Toyata - 2003 Toyota RAV4
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    Thought we wanted another CRV Honda....didnt get a good feeling when calling around about stock...bought new RAV 4 instead...our first Toyota...we love it...wish Toyota made motorhomes...our Damon Ultrasport is a piece of junk compared to the Toyota...from now on...its only Toyota for us...

  • rav4 s model - 2003 Toyota RAV4
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    The rav4 is a great suv for the driver whos looking for fuel economy and car like handling. I bought the sports model and love the way it looks.

  • Love It - 2003 Toyota RAV4
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    I am a Toyota person and I had some reservation about the RAV4 but I loved the body style. I had 184,000 mile on my Camry and I need a new vehicle I shopped until I dropped and Hatfields gave me the best deal I went on week end trip and I love my new RAV4 it has the all wheel drive. I went from a V6 back to a 4 cyclinder and I love it.I cant say enought good this.

  • ease on down the road - 2003 Toyota RAV4
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    A few months ago my dad bought the RAV4 L for me to learn how to drive on After looking at other vehicles we decided on the RAV4. It has great visability and handels very well. I feel very comfortable driving this car.

  • Love this SUV!!! - 2003 Toyota RAV4
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    Very easy to drive, great fuel economy compared to other SUVs, and the fact that its a Toyota says a lot. Engine is quiet and heats up quickly in cold conditions.

  • the best - 2003 Toyota RAV4
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    excellent in everything,great headroom,good power,I dont why people complaint about hp,plus I have a friend that has had 3 previous rav4 and he has put over 200,000 miles in every one,that tells you about the quality and reliability.

  • rav4 gal - 2003 Toyota RAV4
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    I waited years to finally get this SUV and i did and i love it. It got me thru horrible winters this years. I just love this fun car. I will probably get another rav4 when i am done making the payments on this one. I really love it.

  • So far, so good... - 2003 Toyota RAV4
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    Just bought this a couple months ago and loving it. A little pricey for the Sport package, considering its all cosmetic, but it does sharpen the looks quite a bit. Rides and handles almost as comfortably as the 1999 Camry we turned at end-of-lease to buy this. A little bumpier, a little noisier, but the plusses far outweight the few minuses. Love the space and ease, very comfortable, almost feels more like a station wagon than an SUV, but so compact and easy to handle.

  • 380,000 and Still Going !!!!! - 2003 Toyota RAV4
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    Bought my Rav4L new 12 plus yrs.ago. Most dependable vehicle I have ever owned. Drove it for over 800 miles a wk for work. Starts in sub-zero weather, when our expensive vehicles would not. Maintenace cost almost nothing. Usual stuff....tires,got 109,000 out of one set, battery, brakes, wiper blades etc. this vehicle has saved me a fortune !!! Im retired and now my trusted vehicle is used for leisure, golf trips, ballgames etc. If I covered the odometer, you would think the vehicle has less than 50 K. Going to buy my wife a 2016 Rav, safe, dependable, fun to drive.

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