2003 Toyota RAV4 engine and engine cooling problems
26 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2003 Toyota RAV4 — 8% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“This is a general concern question re the ethics of the toyota corporation. I have had continuous trouble with engine lights coming on with the result being o2 sensor problems. This continued to happen with approximately 8 changes (I have the majority of the records. In 2010, I received notice of…”
filed Sep 18, 2014
“Inspect and replace water pump and serpentine belt on feb 2009, engine issue again feb 2012 check engine light is on/flashing - estimate $955.98+tax - four wheel alignment $69.95+tax tech road tested and found front sway bar end links are worn/loose $435.82+tax (repairs completed) feb 2012 brake…”
filed Oct 24, 2013
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other RAV4 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 RAV4 | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 RAV4 | 15 | 2% |
| 2019 RAV4 | 8 | 1% |
| 2018 RAV4 | 2 | 1% |
| 2017 RAV4 | 2 | 1% |
| 2013 RAV4 | 2 | 1% |
| 2012 RAV4 | 2 | 1% |
| 2011 RAV4 | 3 | 1% |
| 2010 RAV4 | 10 | 3% |
| 2009 RAV4 | 8 | 2% |
| 2008 RAV4 | 24 | 4% |
| 2007 RAV4 | 41 | 4% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2003 Toyota RAV4
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.