2002 Toyota RAV4 recalls and problems

The 2002 Toyota RAV4 has 0 recalls and 527 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is power train.

How the 2002 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

High complaint count among 26 RAV4 model years — 6th most.

0recalls
527complaints
36crashes
15fires
48injuries
94,000median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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0 recalls

No recall campaigns on file.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Power Train376
Electrical System92
Engine63
Vehicle Speed Control36
Unknown or other23
Air Bags22
Electronic Stability Control16
Steering8
Equipment5
Fuel System5

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2002: 9 complaints20022003: 11 complaints2004: 7 complaints20042005: 4 complaints2006: 7 complaints20062007: 13 complaints2008: 76 complaints20082009: 124 complaints2010: 146 complaints20101462011: 15 complaints2012: 17 complaints20122013: 23 complaints2014: 18 complaints20142015: 24 complaints2016: 8 complaints20162017: 9 complaints2018: 5 complaints20182019: 4 complaints2020: 2 complaints20202021: 1 complaints2022: 2 complaints20222023: 1 complaints2024: 1 complaints20241

2002 vs. other Toyota RAV4 years

2000: 30 complaints20002001: 309 complaints2002: 527 complaints2003: 315 complaints20032004: 154 complaints2005: 141 complaints2006: 705 complaints20062007: 1,004 complaints1,0042008: 575 complaints2009: 327 complaints20092010: 400 complaints2011: 287 complaints2012: 260 complaints20122013: 257 complaints2014: 198 complaints2015: 305 complaints20152016: 240 complaints2017: 308 complaints2018: 333 complaints20182019: 887 complaints2020: 641 complaints2021: 390 complaints20212022: 150 complaints2023: 166 complaints2024: 177 complaints20242025: 98 complaints202598

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2002. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2002 Toyota RAV4 have recalls?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2002 Toyota RAV4. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to be sure.

What are the most common problems with the 2002 Toyota RAV4?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention power train (376), electrical system (92), engine (63). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.