1996 Toyota RAV4 2dr Manual
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- Photo: 1996 Toyota RAV4 Max 2.0 Front by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1998 Toyota Rav4 2-Door 4WD in Alpine Silver Metallic, Front Right, 2023-02-08 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1997 Toyota RAV4 FunCruiser 2.0i (52779317461) by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: RAV4 Toronto by PvOberstein, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1996 Toyota RAV4 Max 2.0 Rear by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1996 Toyota RAV4 2dr Manual is a 120-hp 2.0-liter SUV with a 5-speed manual. It starts at $14,948 MSRP.
It makes 120 horsepower.
The RAV4 measures 145.9 inches long on a 86.6-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | SUV |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $14,948 ($30,963 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.0-liter, DOHC 16-valve, four-cylinder |
| Displacement | 2 L |
| Horsepower | 120 hp |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Front Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-Speed Manual |
| 1st Gear | 3.833 |
| 2nd Gear | 1.913 |
| 3rd Gear | 1.258 |
| 4th Gear | 0.918 |
| 5th Gear | 0.775 |
| Reverse | 3.583 |
| Final Drive | 4.562 |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Independent MacPherson strut with stabilizer bar and hydraulic shock absorbers |
| Rear Suspension | Double wishbone coil spring with hydraulic shock absorbers |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | Ventilated disc |
| Rear Brake Disc | Drum |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 145.9 in |
| Width | 66.7 in |
| Height | 65.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 86.6 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1996 Toyota RAV4 2dr Manual with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 1996 Toyota RAV4. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Apr 7, 2009 · EXTERIOR LIGHTING
SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
Consequence: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.
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47 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1996 Toyota RAV4
Owner Complaints
47 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1996 Toyota RAV4 (4 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 4 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Hydraulic | 11 |
| Service Brakes | 11 |
| Power Train | 9 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 5 |
| Air Bags | 4 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 4 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1996 TOYOTA RAV4. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.