2003 Toyota RAV4 2WD MT
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- 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
- Photo: TOYOTA RAV4 (XA20) 5-DOOR China (3) by Dinkun Chen, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2nd gen Toyota RAV4 L side by BrokenSphere, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2001-2003 Toyota RAV4 rear 4.19.18 by Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2001 RAV4 Interior by Gdirwin, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2003 Toyota RAV4 2WD MT is a 148-hp SUV with a 5-speed manual. It starts at $16,625 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 2,711 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | SUV |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $16,625 ($29,365 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.0-liter, four-cylinder, VVT-i |
| Horsepower | 148 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | 142 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Front Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-Speed Manual |
| 1st Gear | 3.833 |
| 2nd Gear | 2.045 |
| 3rd Gear | 1.333 |
| 4th Gear | 1.028 |
| 5th Gear | 0.82 |
| Reverse | 3.583 |
| Final Drive | 4.235 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 25 MPG |
| Highway | 31 MPG |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Independent MacPherson strut with stabilizer bar |
| Rear Suspension | Double wishbone coil spring with stabilizer bar |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | 11.8 in. (0.71 in. thick) ventilated disc |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 16 x 6.5 in. |
| Wheels Rear | 16 x 6.5 in. |
| Tires Front | P215/70R16 |
| Tires Rear | P215/70R16 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 167.1 in |
| Width | 68 in |
| Height | 65.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 98 in |
| Front Track | 59 in |
| Rear Track | 59 in |
| Ground Clearance | 6 in |
| Cargo Volume | 68 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 2,711 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 41 in |
| Headroom Rear | 38 in |
| Legroom Front | 42 in |
| Legroom Rear | 33 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 54 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 54 in |
| Hip Room Front | 53 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 47 in |
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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 | ★★★★★ |
Recalls
No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2003 Toyota RAV4.
327 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2003 Toyota RAV4
Owner Complaints
327 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2003 Toyota RAV4 (20 mention a crash, 4 a fire, 10 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Power Train | 213 |
| Electrical System | 42 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 32 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 28 |
| Engine | 22 |
| Unknown Or Other | 15 |
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 2003 TOYOTA RAV4. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.