The Lemon IndexAll cars · Toyota RAV4 · 2001
2001 Toyota RAV4. Advanced data.
The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.
Engines and drivetrains 5
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / hwy / combined | Fuel | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | FWD | 22 / 28 / 24 | Regular | $2,600 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl | Auto 4-spd | FWD | 21 / 26 / 23 | Regular | $2,700 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl | Auto 4-spd | 4Wheel or AWD | 20 / 25 / 22 | Regular | $2,850 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | 4Wheel or AWD | 20 / 25 / 22 | Regular | $2,850 |
| Electric | 2WD | 81 / 64 / 72 | Electricity | $1,050 |
EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.
Failure mileage by system
Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 80,200 and 125,600 miles. Median 101,500, from 236 complaints with a mileage.
| System | Median | Middle half | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission & drivetrain | 103,700 | 84,300–127,500 | 173 |
| Electrical | 104,100 | 81,100–127,800 | 52 |
| Engine | 96,200 | 50,900–129,700 | 22 |
| Speed control | 104,600 | 80,000–129,000 | 11 |
| Engine | 135,000 | 114,800–150,000 | 7 |
Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.
Complaints by system
| System | Share of complaints |
|---|---|
| Brakes | 33% |
| Engine | 16% |
| Speed control | 16% |
| Airbags | 12% |
| Visibility | 12% |
One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.
Severity, all complaints
| Total | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Tows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 309 | 18 | 2 | 9 | 1 | 0 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
Manufacturer communications 127
Toyota filed 127 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
- Accelerator pedal sensor assembly information regarding the inspection, removal, and…
- Subject regarding engine control module (ecm) calibration update - malfunction indicator light
Safety equipment
| Electronic stability | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning |
|---|---|---|
| No | No | No |
Nearby model years
Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.
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