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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  EXCELLENT CHOICE - 2004 Toyota RAV4
  By snoook45 - December 29 - 2:00 am

  AM VERY IMPRESSED WITH MY RAV 4 HAS A GREAT PEPPPY LIL ENGINE AN HANDLES VERY WELL WITH THE TRACTION CONTROL .WAS CONSIDERING A NISSAN XTERRA BUT AFTER TEST DRIVING THE RAV 4 . IT HANDLES AN PERFORMS 100% BETTER. AN NO ONE CAN BEAT TOYOTAS QUALITY AN RELIABILTY .

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  Happyowner - 2004 Toyota RAV4
  By Happyowner - December 26 - 12:13 pm

  Best and smartest vehicle I have ever owned. Very reliable, economic to drive. The size is perfect fit to park in garage and parking spaces. Has great pickup when needed on the highway.Plan on driving this vehicle for long time. Would highly recommend this to any individual or small family.

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  No serious issues but............ - 2004 Toyota RAV4
  By Firsttime ravowner - December 18 - 10:00 am

  My only complaint is that it shakes or shimmys at 65 mph or so. i asked my dealer to check tire balance and they only test drove it and then told me, "We dont find anything unusual here." So, what do I do? Believe me, the steering wheel shakes back and forth on smooth highways, at high speed. Anyone else notice this?

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  Preferred over my Camry and Van et all - 2004 Toyota RAV4
  By Faith - November 22 - 2:00 am

  Love my RAV 4! Easier to enter and exit than cars or trucks. Much more comfortable to sit in for long periods of driving than my Camry or van was. Can actually get out without walking like Grandpa McCoy. Handles great in country on dirt roads, mud, sand, and fields. Easy to maneuver in interstate and freeway traffic and great visibility. Parking is a cinch, even parallel, and even I can back into a parking place with it - no problemo!

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  My Rav4 - 2004 Toyota RAV4
  By Maria Marciano - November 22 - 2:00 am

  I love my 2004 Rav4. I got the sports package which has a little scoop in the hood and metal roof racks and a spoiler. I got the Rav4 in blue which is my fav color. I feel like i have a one of a kind Rav4.

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  Buy a RAV4 - 2004 Toyota RAV4
  By Best Vehicle Owned - November 11 - 12:36 pm

  So far, this has been the best vehicle Ive ever owned for several reasons. I got rid of a Jeep Liberty for the RAV4 and now I have confidence about easily getting at least 200,000 miles. The engine build is real quality. Nothing beats RAV4 in its class and the proof comes from owning it. Way to go Toyota!

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  Solid Vehicle, Some Issues at 78K - 2004 Toyota RAV4
  By Jerry - October 14 - 10:00 am

  Our 2004 Rav 4 has been a very solid performer and been reliable until today. At 78,000 miles (we just learned) the steering unit is leaking, the front brakes need rotors turned and pads replaced (2nd time). Also the water pump is leaking. All told - it looks like Toyota will charge $1200 to get things fixed. These are the first issues weve had, so I cant complain too loudly. Savannah Toyota has exceptional service and sales staff - so we dont mind supporting their business.

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  Gen 2 Rav nicer than Gen 1 but -Quality - 2004 Toyota RAV4
  By Canada Rav - October 14 - 10:00 am

  I have two Gen 1 2L Manual AWD Ravs. This one is nicer. More room, more storage space, more comfortable, more power, quieter, better fuel efficiency (~ 500 km @ 50l on the 2l Gen 1s and ~ 560 km @ 50l on the 2.4l Gen2). The extra 0.4L makes a big difference. I especially like the way the engine compartment is laid out. Much more room to work on the motor. My only complaint is the drive by wire accelerator pedal. I find there is no fine control at low speeds so low speed creeping, driving is not intuitive. It is certainly a step backwards to go from cable to potentiometer with respect to feel and man-machine interface. BAD: The transmission vibrates in 5th under load :(

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  love toyota - 2004 Toyota RAV4
  By bambam - September 30 - 10:00 am

  love this suv. perfect and has a lot of pep.

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  buy this car - 2004 Toyota RAV4
  By Cool_dadio - September 30 - 10:00 am

  i think this compact suv is one of the best you will ever find we have one and have had problems out of it since we got it it gets very good gas milage about 25 city and 30 highway.