Overview & Reviews

Toyota's mini-SUV receives just a couple cosmetic changes this year. Models ordered with the Quick Order package now have gray-painted bumpers and overfenders, and Toyota has added color-keyed bumpers and overfenders to the "L" package. There are also three new L package colors: Rainforest Pearl, Spectra Blue Mica and Pearl White (Natural White and Vintage Gold have been discontinued).

• Steers and handles like a car, thoughtful cabin design, well-built interior.

• No V6 engine option, noisy, most desirable equipment is optional.

User Reviews:

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  2002 Toyota RAV4 - 2002 Toyota RAV4
  By MANISH PATEL - March 27 - 6:20 pm

  Excellent Reliable SUV

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  RAV4 U - 2002 Toyota RAV4
  By Marcus/markmils - March 2 - 2:00 am

  I was skeptical about buying an SUV because I dont want to like SUVs. I think full size SUVs should serve more of a practical purpose instead of just burning fuel (towing or hauling loads). I also was concerned about the high ride height and resulting safety. Well the ute class of SUVs are practical and fun to drive and dont burn a lot of fuel. The RAV4 can be a daily commuter without giving away ride comfort. I hate to say it but I rather like the RAV4 and Ive been a long time car owner. Good thing to be open minded!

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  Beware of Transmission Problems - 2002 Toyota RAV4
  By Unhappy Camper - November 14 - 8:20 pm

  I am the original owner of this vehicle. I bought it because of Toyotas excellent reputation. At 87k miles I started having transmission problems. My car would rev up between gears and felt like it was slipping. At times it would hesitate and go into gears hard. I took it to Toyota and they knew right away what the problem was. They said that it was the ECU/ECM. Its the computer that tells the transmission when to shift. It was a very bad design and Toyota no longer has it in their newer models. The cost for a new computer is over $1500 with no guarantee it will even fix the problem. A new trans is over 3k so all together I could have $4500 in this vehicle. Not a happy camper...

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  Shocks & Struts need replacing - 2002 Toyota RAV4
  By redwards - November 12 - 2:00 am

  It is a value-priced auto.

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  Great Fun and Works for my Business - 2002 Toyota RAV4
  By Weaselboy - August 22 - 3:16 am

  Bought the RAV4 as a work vehicle and it has performed outstanding. Gets the attention I like and the work done. Everyone in the office loves it. The roof rack rattles a bit and the brakes squeal sometimes when stopping ( they are not worn either). Other than that no problems and the ones listed are minor and intermittent.

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  RAV4 L - 2002 Toyota RAV4
  By SandyT - June 26 - 10:00 am

  We shopped around at several dealers. We found the best price at the larger "city" dealer. The car runs very well and is just the right size for commuting to work in all seasons. The L upgrade offers some nice extras such as moonroof and cd/tape/stereo radio. Our dealer lowered the MSR by $2,500 and provided a fair value for our 1995 Nissan Altima trade-in. The only problem we had was that the radio was defective. The dealer replaced it the next day

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  new transmission,etc. and a rental car for free! - 2002 Toyota RAV4
  By amigo4 - June 16 - 4:01 pm

  My transmission compleley died a week ago. I have some good news. It was towed to Precision Toyota, Tucson AZ; immediately I was told that there will be no charge for anything. And I was told just that way. I also was told that the repair can take up to 16 weeks. I called Toyota customer sercvice requesting a rental car for whatever time is takes for the repair. Received a call back the next day; I was advised to pick out the 2011 Toytoa car or van that I wanted to use from the rental department. I am now driving a 2011 Rav4 for free-and my car insurance covers the insurance. I am very happy!

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  Disappointed by Repairs - 2002 Toyota RAV4
  By myravsucks - May 23 - 5:44 am

  Bad camshaft had to be replaced at 90k miles. Vibrations and noise from manual transmission at 80k miles -dealer could not find anything wrong. Started slipping out of 5th gear at 100k miles requiring new transmission. This car has been babied and driven gently by one owner. All preventative maintenance performed regularly.

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  sadness - 2002 Toyota RAV4
  By katie - May 14 - 7:33 pm

  I bought my 2002 Rav4 as a certified used car from a Toyota dealership 3.5 years ago. In the first few months I took it in several times for minor bits here and there, no big deal. In the last year I have had to have the window edges re-wrapped due to premature? rusting (500.00) a new speed sensor (500.00), and found out the drivers side door was missing over 10 screws and that was why the lock mechanism was able to be pulled out and back window could not be rolled down. Now I find out the transmission computer is broken, and the transmission is probably ruined to the tune of 5,000.00, which after reading reports online is very common. Really disappointed, I thought this car would last.

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  problem fixed - 2002 Toyota RAV4
  By krealtors - April 26 - 3:30 pm

  I also had a transmission problem, but because of toyota they have extended the warranty until 10 yrs or 150,000 on 2002s not sure about other years. toyota dealer just replaced my computer and if problem comes back they will replace the transmission for FREE, I also didnt pay anything for the ECU (computer). I also believe service lady said they will also cover TCU as sell. so check with your local dealer.