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2001 Toyota RAV4 2WD MT

All Toyota RAV4 XA20 trims (2001–2005) → All Toyota RAV4 generations →
2001 Toyota RAV4 – front
Photo: 2002 Toyota Rav4 L 2-Door in Super White, Front Right, 03-17-2023 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the second generation (XA20, 2001–2005); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
  1. Photo: 2002 Toyota Rav4 L 2-Door in Super White, Front Right, 03-17-2023 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  2. Photo: TOYOTA RAV4 (XA20) 5-DOOR China (3) by Dinkun Chen, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  3. Photo: 2nd gen Toyota RAV4 L side by BrokenSphere, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  4. Photo: 2001-2003 Toyota RAV4 rear 4.19.18 by Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  5. Photo: 2001 RAV4 Interior by Gdirwin, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

The 2001 Toyota RAV4 2WD MT is a 148-hp SUV with a 5-speed manual. It starts at $16,365 MSRP.

It makes 148 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 142 lb-ft of torque at 4000 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 25 mpg city and 31 mpg highway.

The RAV4 measures 167.1 inches long on a 98.0-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,877 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeSUV
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$16,365 ($30,032 *)
Engine
Engine Type2.0-liter, four-cylinder, VVT-i
Horsepower148 hp @ 6,000 rpm
Torque142 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFront Wheel Drive
Transmission
Transmission5-Speed Manual
1st Gear3.833
2nd Gear2.045
3rd Gear1.333
4th Gear1.028
5th Gear0.82
Reverse3.583
Final Drive4.235
Fuel Economy
City25 MPG
Highway31 MPG
Suspension
Front SuspensionIndependent MacPherson strut with stabilizer bar
Rear SuspensionDouble wishbone coil spring with stabilizer bar
Brakes
Front Brake Disc11.8 in. (0.71 in. thick) ventilated disc
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front16 x 6.5 in.
Wheels Rear16 x 6.5 in.
Tires FrontP215/70R16
Tires RearP215/70R16
Dimensions & Weight
Length167.1 in
Width68 in
Height65.7 in
Wheelbase98 in
Front Track59 in
Rear Track59 in
Ground Clearance7 in
Cargo Volume68 ft³
Curb Weight2,877 lbs
Interior
Headroom Front41 in
Headroom Rear38 in
Legroom Front42 in
Legroom Rear33 in
Shoulder Room Front46 in
Shoulder Room Rear54 in
Hip Room Front53 in
Hip Room Rear47 in
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

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Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Overall Not rated
Frontal crash Not rated
Frontal – driver ★★★★★
Frontal – passenger ★★★★★
Side crash Not rated
Rollover ★★★★★
Tested variant: 2001 Toyota RAV4 4-DR.

Recalls

No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2001 Toyota RAV4.

314 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2001 Toyota RAV4

Owner Complaints

314 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2001 Toyota RAV4 (19 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 9 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Power Train191
Electrical System60
Engine And Engine Cooling27
Service Brakes22
Vehicle Speed Control22
Hydraulic18
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Jan 30, 2024 · Air Bags
“My Rav4 is 23 years old and has 76K miles on it. Does it have Takata airbags? If so, I want them replaced. I plan on driving my car until I die and I don't want the airbags to take me out. Thank you…”
Nov 5, 2023 · Suspension, Service Brakes, Fuel/Propulsion System
“2001 Toyota Rav4 was sold at Auction, to a used car dealership. I purchased this car from the used car dealer on August 5, 2023. Unfortunately, the dealer tampered with the brakes. I witnessed their…”
Mar 7, 2021 · Power Train, Electrical System
“MY2001RAV4 WITH 125000 STARTED JUMPING INTO GEAR ALSO THE RPM REVS UP BUT VECHICLE LOSSES POWER VERY DANGEROUS ON HIGHWAY TRANSMISSION SLIPPING AND JERK INTO GEARS”
Dec 7, 2019 · Suspension
“THE STRAPS THAT HOLD THE GAS TANK UP ROTTED OUT AND OFF.”
Mar 9, 2019 · Power Train, Vehicle Speed Control, Engine Crash 1 injury
“MY 2001 SILVER TOYOTA RAV 4 HAD A SUDDEN UNINTENDED ACCELERATION PROBLEM WHEN I WAS DECELERATING TO A COMPLETE STOP AT AN ALREADY CONGESTED INTERSECTION WITH TRAFFIC LIGHTS. I WAS APPLYING BRAKE…”

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 2001 TOYOTA RAV4. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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