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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  satisfied second owner - 2001 Toyota RAV4
  By satisfied owner - December 22 - 3:43 am

  Bought used with 19,000 miles, in top condition. Paid about $500 over average market but was great buy. Only repair (covered by warranty) in 3 years was to reset computer immediately after purchase due to no acceleration from stop. Drove 6,000 miles on summer vacation in 05, performed perfectly with average 29 mpg thru rocky mountains, pacific NW and level terrain, no overheating. Holds 75 mph easily on hwy, uses reg. fuel, holds 4 adults long distance in reasonable comfort, 3 adults in great comfort. Easy on tires, great stability, seats removable with no trouble. Only complaint is halogen headlights are too bright and unadjustable. Will still be a great car at 200,000 miles.

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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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  Rattle Trap - 2001 Toyota RAV4
  By Run - October 22 - 2:00 am

  My Rav4 rattled at the bottom of the windshield and the breaks started to squeak before I traded it. I repeatedly tried to have the rattle fixed but it always returned. If you want a quiet car, get something else that is what I did. The Rav4 is easy to park and drive on flat roads, but struggles to make it uphill.

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  2001 Toyota Rav4 Review - 2001 Toyota RAV4
  By etodd4 - September 24 - 2:00 am

  The car is great to drive. It handles exceptionally and is actually quite high off the ground.

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  First owned car! - 2001 Toyota RAV4
  By Evan "Rudy" - September 16 - 9:40 am

  We bought our silver, 5-speed, L series beauty-of-a-car on Mothers Day of this year. So far we ABSOLUTLY love it! We got it with 70,311 miles and it drives like brand new! and it has 73,423 miles (as of 7/20/05) now. We havent actually tried the AWD the way it was built yet, but some friends of ours that have one says that "it drives as if there werent any snow" do Im anxious to try it out! Ive notice a hair-line crack where the plastic aluminum on the drivers door handle is. The sound is --okay. Over all Id give the car... well lets just say that Im gonna be buying another one someday! :) Its a BIG step up from 2000s model, it looks sexy!

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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 LOVE IT!!! - 2001 Toyota RAV4
  By Whoo-hoo!! - July 7 - 5:36 pm

  I just bought this car with 125,000 miles on it. I know, by reputation, that this is pretty much just broken in for a Toyota. The car handles beautifully. I have been using it for business, and I have no complaints. I have always wanted one, and now, I FINALLY HAVE IT!! Peppy, and FUN to drive! Ill drive it until the wheels fall off, which I am sure will be a long, long time!

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  Rave on Rav4 - 2001 Toyota RAV4
  By Marjory - July 5 - 10:00 am

  Great car to buzz around the city in. Its height gives you an advantage compared to a sedan, and the turning radius combined with a compact body makes tough parking a breeze. The AWD has a great impact on winter roads and you feel very safe/grounded.

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  Time To Get rid Of My TOYota - 2001 Toyota RAV4
  By toy time - May 17 - 10:00 am

  Sadly disappointed in reliability department. Have had the brakes replaced numerous times and had to have to computer replaced at 10,000miles and reflashed again at 22,000 miles. Poor customer sat from toyota. I previously owned a 98 Camery and to date was the best vehicle that I owned. Sorry Toyota but after the service I received and the numerous problems with this vehicle I will GLADLY take my business elsewhere.

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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.