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Common Problems with 2002 Toyota RAV4

Retrospectively, the 2002 Toyota RAV4 had 368 complaints, and 30% of issues had something to do with POWER TRAIN problems.

What is the most common problem with a 2002 Toyota RAV4?

Based on car owner complaints, the most common issues with the 2002 Toyota RAV4 fall into the category of POWER TRAIN. Below we had classified the complaints into groups by components affected.

POWER TRAIN 112 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 88 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 33 UNKNOWN OR OTHER 23 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 23 ENGINE 21 AIR BAGS 17 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL 16 STEERING 7 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 5 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 4 SUSPENSION 3 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 3 TIRES 3 EQUIPMENT 2 STRUCTURE 2 SEAT BELTS 1 EXTERIOR LIGHTING 1 INTERIOR LIGHTING 1 SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC 1 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 1 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 1

Worst 2002 Toyota RAV4 Problems

We have singled out the top-3 most critical reports that involved victims or injuries.

AIR BAGS
2002 Toyota RAV4 June 26, 2015 Victims: 6 Mileage: 33000 miles

I was driving my toyota and my wife was a passenger. all of a sudden, a lady ran a stop sign and swerved and hit us head-on. we could not get out of m...

RACK AND PINION
2002 Toyota RAV4 January 8, 2005 Victims: 5 Mileage: 26000 miles

While driving a clicking noise came from front of the vehicle. the steering failed to turn properly, and the driver was unable to maintain control o...

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2002 Toyota RAV4 April 9, 2009 Victims: 3 Mileage: 60000 miles

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 toyota rav4. while driving 25 mph on a local road the vehicle suddenly accelerated from 25 mph to 85 mph. she quickly made...