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#BS-2002-TOYRAV-6E4E

2002 Toyota Rav4

Based on reports from 682 owners and 0 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
682
Crashes
49
Fires
20
Recalls
0
TSBs
116
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 682 complaints, 49 crashes, 20 fires, and 0 recalls. Complaint rate is 1.5x the class average.

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Top reported problems

1

problems shifting

137 complaints • Severity 8.8/10

$X,XXX
2

jerking and hesitating

125 complaints • Severity 8.3/10

$X,XXX
3

main computer and transmission failure

58 complaints • Severity 9.3/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Power Train:automatic TransmissionHIGH

255 owners reported power train:automatic transmission issues — failures commonly reported around 93K miles.

!Inspect the DrivetrainMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

29
0–30K
70
30–60K
177
60–90K
195
90–120K
88
120–150K
58
150K+

Peak failure range: 90–120K miles (195 reports) • Median: 93K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Power Train:automatic Transmission (255 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

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Buyer Lot Checklist

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Where the complaints fall

Power Train:automatic Transmission255 (37%)
Drivetrain118 (17%)
Electrical88 (13%)
Engine45 (7%)
Speed Control34 (5%)
Other25 (4%)
Airbags17 (2%)
Stability Control16 (2%)

2002 Toyota Rav4: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Power Train:automatic Transmission Issues

Power Train:automatic Transmission complaints account for 37% of all reports filed for the 2002 Toyota Rav4, with 255 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 93,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 93K-mile mark.

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 17% of all reports filed for the 2002 Toyota Rav4, with 118 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 2002 Toyota Rav4, with 88 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 2002 Toyota Rav4, with 45 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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03
8
04
8
05
9
06
15
07
88
08
149
09
175
10
19
11
30
12
39
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30
14
35
15
11
16
14
17
6
18
7
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2
20
1
21
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24

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2002 Toyota Rav4. Recent trend: increasing.

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The worst model year for the Toyota Rav4 is the 2019 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is transmission.

2002 Toyota Rav4 vs. Class Average (Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD)

This vehicle

682

Class avg

442

1.5x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical sport utility vehicle - 2wd vehicles.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 682 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 0 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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2002 Toyota Rav4: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2002 Toyota Rav4?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2002 Toyota Rav4 is related to the power train:automatic transmission, with 255 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2002 Toyota Rav4 reliable?
The 2002 Toyota Rav4 has 682 complaints, 49 crash reports, and 20 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is 1.5x the class average — higher than typical for its segment.
How much does it cost to fix 2002 Toyota Rav4 problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2002 Toyota Rav4 have any recalls?
No recalls have been issued for the 2002 Toyota Rav4 according to NHTSA records.
What mileage do Toyota Rav4 problems start?
Based on 617 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 93,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 90–120K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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