Overview & Reviews

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.

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

• 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
  By RGL - January 8 - 10:00 am

  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.

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  Great Car...our 1st Toyata - 2003 Toyota RAV4
  By Larry Floyd - December 15 - 10:00 am

  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...

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  Trustworthy Toyota - 2003 Toyota RAV4
  By Trustworthy Toyota - December 12 - 7:20 am

  Weve now had our RAV for 4 years and its still running like new. We had a Corolla before this that had absolutely zero problems. I perform my own mechanic work so I thought Id give some feedback in that respect. 55,000 miles with no oil leaks anywhere. Oil filter location is the easiest Ive ever experienced. The motor has a timing chain, not a belt. Annoying rattle developed around the glove box and finally narrowed it down to plastic grommets that hold plastic panels under the windshield wipers. A design flaw in my opinion. The battery is tucked under this area which makes it difficult if you ever needed a jump start. We invested in a Black & Decker jump starter just in case.

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  rav4 s model - 2003 Toyota RAV4
  By benny68 - November 3 - 10:00 am

  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.

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  Good, but could use some improvements - 2003 Toyota RAV4
  By Eric - October 14 - 3:03 pm

  This is my wifes car, and she is enjoying it very much, as its been a good car for us. Has a nice ride,very comfortable, does well in the poor weather, and handles great for an SUV. I find the power to be quite adequate(and I Trans Am fairly often!) for most conditions, the only time it is lacking is on steep inclines when the transmission hunts for gears. The negatives are that there is alot of wind, road, and driveline noise that enters the cabin at highway speeds. Also the car has already developed 2 rattles in just over 2 years of ownership - not what I expected from Toyota. Gas mileage is underwhelming for a small car with a small engine, 25mpg is par for highway drives at 65-70.

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  poor service - 2003 Toyota RAV4
  By mike harper - September 2 - 10:00 am

  cannot determine if car is of poor quality or dealership is the problem. rattle in dash took 6 months to fix leather seats were flawed and could not get replacement for 7 months. brakes pulled to right after rain. squeaking noise in rear.

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  Love It - 2003 Toyota RAV4
  By Pooter - August 15 - 10:00 am

  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.

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  ease on down the road - 2003 Toyota RAV4
  By teen driver - August 10 - 10:00 am

  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.

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  Love this SUV!!! - 2003 Toyota RAV4
  By CrazyGirl - July 9 - 2:00 am

  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.

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  the best - 2003 Toyota RAV4
  By cepi - July 4 - 10:00 am

  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.