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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  Happy RAV4 Owner After Doing My Homework - 2004 Toyota RAV4
  By Anita Casey - April 10 - 2:00 am

  After countless weeks poring over the many conflicting reviews at the Consumer Reports, Power, Autobytel, cars.com, Edmunds, et. al. sites, I finally settled on the RAV. There was no consensus on the quality of any car I looked at--from Acura TSX/TL to Honda Accord to Lexus IS to Infiniti G35 to Nissan Murano. I obviously explored a number of possibilites but found in the end that I didnt want to spend too much money on a car, since I couldnt find one that was head and shoulders above the rest. In all of the consumer forums, car owners aired their problems with their vehicles--even the hallowed Honda Accord. Reasons I settled on the RAV4 are listed below.

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  EXCELLENT! - 2004 Toyota RAV4
  By bw1 - April 3 - 2:00 am

  No complaints!

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  RAV 4` - 2004 Toyota RAV4
  By ELAINE DRISCOLL - March 24 - 10:00 am

  this car was bought in 2000 and i will probable never give it up till it gives up on me thanks

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  Love this car! - 2004 Toyota RAV4
  By Erin - January 8 - 5:36 am

  I have driven this car for two years now and I cant imagine myself driving any other car! Its one of the safest out there, I can personally attest for its front impact safety, Im still here and thankfully my car could be completely fixed and its as good as new! I love it, and recommend it to anyone out there! Its awesome for college too! Traveling back and forth on breaks all the time its easy to fit all I need in this car, its the perfect size!

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  One Cute Ute! - 2004 Toyota RAV4
  By PhredFan - November 28 - 9:30 pm

  Love the style! Of all the cars Ive owned (7) this one is the most FUN to drive. Remote no longer opens the drivers door - a pain. The ride is surely not as smooth as my Camry, but I love this Cute Ute! Im looking to buy one for my mom because its a great size, has great visibility, and its FUN.

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  Great all-around truck - 2004 Toyota RAV4
  By Jerre - October 14 - 2:00 am

  The new 2004 version is a nice upgrade over 2003 and includes standard ABS and steering wheel controls. Well designed interior for practicality and convenience. The new engine is quicker and quieter which is a long overdue improvement. The manual trans. is smooth and easy to operate...unlike the poorly engineered CRV clutch. Major flaw- an oversized, ridiculously heavy rear door with a window that wont open. Puzzling why Toyota failed to re- design such an obvious flaw?! Also, the RAV4 could be a little longer for more cargo room. Overall though, this is a very well constructed vehicle and rates the best out of all small SUVs I test drove.

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  CaNt Go wrong - 2004 Toyota RAV4
  By megan olsen - August 28 - 10:00 am

  i bought my rav4 in oct...the best thing i could have done. not only is it roomy ,comfortable,and reliable but for a surfer like myself u can def.enoy this car

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  Heathers Rav - 2004 Toyota RAV4
  By Keirkend - August 28 - 10:00 am

  I love this fun SUV. I desperately needed a 4WD vehicle and I love this because it is not big and bulky. It is a fun little SUV and has some power to it. I havent found anything that I dont like about it as of yet. Thanks

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  Excelent Value/ Best Quality/ Best EPA - 2004 Toyota RAV4
  By private - August 28 - 10:00 am

  Excelent Value! Best Toyota Quality! Best EPA, the top gas saveing from all SUV!

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  Wonderful!!! - 2004 Toyota RAV4
  By Abbey - July 21 - 2:00 am

  It is the best car that you could ever ask for!!! Its just so great. Everything you could want in a car is in a Rav4!!!