The Lemon IndexAll cars · Toyota RAV4 · 2004
2004 Toyota RAV4. Advanced data.
The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.
Engines and drivetrains 4
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / hwy / combined | Fuel | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4L 4-cyl | Auto 4-spd | FWD | 21 / 27 / 23 | Regular | $2,700 |
| 2.4L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | FWD | 21 / 27 / 23 | Regular | $2,700 |
| 2.4L 4-cyl | Auto 4-spd | 4Wheel or AWD | 20 / 24 / 22 | Regular | $2,850 |
| 2.4L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | 4Wheel or AWD | 19 / 25 / 21 | Regular | $2,950 |
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 49,000 and 115,000 miles. Median 80,000, from 91 complaints with a mileage.
| System | Median | Middle half | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 100,000 | 48,700–118,600 | 13 |
| Transmission & drivetrain | 85,900 | 50,000–109,500 | 16 |
| Speed control | 60,000 | 30,000–80,800 | 15 |
| Engine | 88,000 | 71,000–108,300 | 14 |
| Engine | 100,000 | 71,000–143,800 | 11 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Engine | 17% |
| Electrical | 17% |
| Visibility | 17% |
| Speed control | 13% |
| Airbags | 9% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 154 | 16 | 4 | 11 | 0 | 3 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
Recall campaigns 2
19V741000 Oct 2019 Air Bags / Frontal / Passenger Side / Inflator Module
Defect. Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2010-2016 4Runner, 2003-2006 Tundra, 2003-2013 Corolla, 2009-2010 Corolla Matrix, 2004-2005 RAV4, 2002-2007 Sequoia, 2011-2013 Sienna, 2008-2012 Scion xB, 2008-2009 Lexus IS-F, 2007-2012 Yaris and Lexus ES350, 2010-2017 Lexus GX460, 2002-2010 Lexus SC430, 2006-2012 Lexus IS250 and IS350 and 2010-2015 Lexus IS250C and IS350C vehicles. These vehicles had their driver or passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same design. The inflators may explode due to propella
Risk. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy. Toyota will notify owners. Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the front driver inflator, front passenger airbag inflator, the airbag assembly, or the front passenger airbag sub-assembly and inflator. The recall began November 20, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are
15V284000 May 2015 Air Bags / Frontal / Driver Side / Inflator Module
Defect. Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2004-2005 Toyota RAV4 vehicles manufactured May 13, 2003, to October 25, 2005. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.
Risk. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy. Owners of these vehicles are advised not to drive their vehicles until the recall remedy has been completed. Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag, free of charge. Owners were mailed an interim notice June 17, 2015. The recall began on August 21, 2015. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
Manufacturer communications 135
Toyota filed 135 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
- 2az-fe & 2az-fxe throttle body
- Accelerator pedal sensor assembly information regarding the inspection, removal, and…
- 2az-fe engine block
Safety equipment
| Electronic stability | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | 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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