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2000 Toyota RAV4 vs 2001 Toyota RAV4

Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Metric2000 Toyota RAV42001 Toyota RAV4
NHTSA complaints30309
Recall campaigns30
Service bulletins (TSBs)80127
Investigations00
Crash reports518
Fire reports02
NCAP overall rating
EPA MPG (combined)21–7222–72
Median reported mileage102,000 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentToyota RAV4Toyota RAV4
Power Train5190
Electrical System160
Vehicle Speed Control722
Engine and Engine Cooling028
Service Brakes, Hydraulic119
Air Bags113
Visibility38
Engine29

Symptoms owners describe

Hesitation / surging039
Stalling037
Check engine light037
Shifting problems033
Clunking / rattling010
Loss of power07

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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.