2001 Toyota RAV4 Reviews, Pricing & Specs
Overview
Following on Toyota's five-year cycle for car redesign, the 2001 Toyota Rav4 was almost completely revised. Perhaps the biggest improvement...
Following on Toyota's five-year cycle for car redesign, the 2001 Toyota Rav4 was almost completely revised. Perhaps the biggest improvement was in the engine: a new 2.0-liter 4I engine added more horses, bringing the total to 128 horsepower and standard towing capacity to 1500 pounds.
The little SUV also grew a little, adding inches in height, width, and length. Reviewers were happy with the improved size, as it provided a little more elbow room for passengers, storage capacity for bags, while not making the vehicle too bulky or unwieldy.
Some reviewers noted a significant drop in gas mileage as the car aged, going from 23/27 to around 18/23.
What owners say
"Overall, owners have mixed feelings about the 2001 Toyota RAV4. Many appreciate its reliability and fuel economy, with some noting it's a decent choice for a subcompact vehicle. However, several drivers report issues with performance, particularly concerning the transmission and engine noise. While many enjoy its practicality, the limited front seat space and some mechanical troubles are recurring concerns."
This car is riddled with problems and is extremely unreliable.
March 24, 2008Excellent. I am happy with it, does as a runner to the stables with bales of shavings in the back, back seat between headrest great saddle rack, and backseat headrests make good bridle hangars. Chloe takes up all of back seat with her stuff and carseat. Me and puppy up front. It also has x2 12v plugs one in boot which is handy so i can plug dvd in for her and free's up the ones at front for ipod and phone charger.
January 3, 2008It’s an excellent subcompact vehicle, very good on gas and extremely reliable
November 30, 2020What owners say
This car is riddled with problems and is extremely unreliable.
March 24, 2008Excellent. I am happy with it, does as a runner to the stables with bales of shavings in the back, back seat between headrest great saddle rack, and backseat headrests make good bridle hangars. Chloe takes up all of back seat with her stuff and carseat. Me and puppy up front. It also has x2 12v plugs one in boot which is handy so i can plug dvd in for her and free's up the ones at front for ipod and phone charger.
January 3, 2008It’s an excellent subcompact vehicle, very good on gas and extremely reliable
November 30, 2020It maybe slow but it can go anywhere, it had taken me to a number of places including offroad, sexy body, reliable engine & she has save my life. Will get another one of a asme kind soon in 2 door mode.
July 15, 2009115K miles trouble free with the exception of the emission system had to replace catalytic converter & O2 sensors & now having trouble with the hard shift 1st & 2nd gears code P0750 bad transmission shift solenoid seems there should be a way to tell if there is a failure in the ECU besides replacing it 2001 not worth $ to fix a serious transmission problem
January 14, 2023Still getting used to limited front seat space. Noisy engine on highway or with R.window down. Stiff ride. Latest R-trip 900 miles netted 34-35 mpg; 4 cyl.engine, 2WD, 5 stick-shift. Jerky 1st gear to 2nd. Just passed 60K miles, no daily job miles, but told wheel rotors are showing rust w/recommended front replacement est.$300. Strikes me as big negative since never had this problem with Ford/Merc's in 40 yrs. Orig. tires in snowstorm last winter, didn't tread inclines well. Anyone else???
October 4, 2007Trims & specs
Base MSRP $17,135 | Seating 5 |
Engine 2.0L 148 hp I4 | Cargo Capacity 0.0 cu ft |
Combined MPG 25 | Drivetrain FWD |
Base MSRP $18,535 | Seating 5 |
Engine 2.0L 148 hp I4 | Cargo Capacity 0.0 cu ft |
Combined MPG 22 | Drivetrain AWD |
