2000 Toyota RAV4 Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996
Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
22 -24 City / 25 -29 HWY
Source FuelEconomy.gov
Horsepower
127
Seats
4

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Carol H
Dependable in all weather. Love the AWD. All wheel drive.
I have no complaints about my RAV4. Purchased brand new in 1999. RAV4 has been very dependable and has held up well.
accountCircle Jenna M
Toyota rav four with red exterior and multi-colored interior.
This car is incredibly reliable! I am coming up on 250, 000 miles and it still runs like a gem. I have had a few problems with it, but they were easy fixes. This car is comfortable and compact, perfect for a single person or small family. Back seats do not have much leg room though.
accountCircle THEY X
2000 RAV4, STILL RUNNING and turning heads!
I´ve had my Toyota RAV4 for 18 years now and it drives so good! It has been very reliable, and with regular maintenance, and the usual repairs, it still runs and it is at over 200K miles. I love the compact size, the roomy cargo, and the visibility. I wish Toyota still made the RAV4 like the 2000 model.
accountCircle Patricia W
Wonderful dependable vehicle. Gets good gas mileage. Smooth ride on highway.
Have had no problems since I bought it in 2010. With the exception of new clutch. And just the daily and yearly maintenance work i.e. Tires, oil changes, etc. A good ride short and long distance drives.
accountCircle Linda E
Very comfortable to drive.
I love the visibility. Can see everything. Not enough space in back seat. Very noisy. Also hard to see speedometer......
accountCircle Chelsea W
Very reliable. No complaints about the car it's wonderful.
It runs really well. There aren't any blind spots which makes driving easy.
accountCircle Jennifer S
It's a great car to have if you have a little family like I do.
It is a very good rally car nothing is wrong with it had been a very good car I have had it since 2015 It's a very good family car.
accountCircle Jeanette S
Wonderful crossover family vehicle
I absolutely love my Rav4 I truly believe the Toyota brand is loyal and trustworthy (post replacement controversy) It runs good with proper maintenance A very comfortable vehicle Sunroof for sun and air is my favorite feature So far the only issues I've encountered are the Air Intake Valve keeps getting stuck and had to be cleaned or changed our frequently

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Dion G
Air bags bad!! Big problems.
Fun to drive comfortable very dependable. Looks good air conditioning is very good. Plenty of power transmission great cruise control air bags was a problem.
accountCircle Laura C
Rav4-small SUV-great for the big city!
The SUV is a compact one, has good gas mileage and the rear seats fold if you have larger cargo. It is smaller body may be a downside for some, but it is a great size city SUV. The only other downside would be that the car does not have any 'oomph'. It is not a sports car, so I get it. However, a bit more pick-up would be wonderful.
accountCircle Madison W
As weird as this may sound, my car's headlights are actually really awesome.
My car runs really great. I have had a few problems with the brakes, but once I have fixed them they have been totally fine. It gets really good gas mileage, about 25 miles to a gallon. The inside is pretty roomy. The seats and the back can come out and give you plenty of room for luggage, or whatever you need to put in the back. I have had my car for about a year and I really enjoy it.
accountCircle Jamie F
Awesome little 4x4. Will take you anywhere!
Love my Rav4. Has 4 wheel drive and great on gas. I've got over 200,000 miles on it. Have had very little problems with it.
accountCircle Amanda M
It rides so smooth. It is good on gas.
I don't like how compact it is. I love the air conditioner. I do not like that it does not have a modern radio with a aux cord.

Toyota RAV4 Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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4dr Manual
127 HP 27-27 MPG 4 Seats
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4dr Auto
127 HP 27-27 MPG 4 Seats
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4dr Manual 4WD
127 HP 24-24 MPG 4 Seats
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4dr Auto 4WD
127 HP 24-24 MPG 4 Seats
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2000 Toyota RAV4 Owner Reviews

4.47
36 Reviews
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5 stars 61%
4 stars 25%
3 stars 14%
2 stars 0%
1 star 0%
accountCircle Natalie S on January 16, 2021
It lasts a long time, is durable
I like the handling. I like the cargo space I don't like the way the seals degrade
accountCircle THEY X on January 11, 2021
2000 RAV4, STILL RUNNING and turning heads!
I´ve had my Toyota RAV4 for 18 years now and it drives so good! It has been very reliable, and with regular maintenance, and the usual repairs, it still runs and it is at over 200K miles. I love the compact size, the roomy cargo, and the visibility. I wish Toyota still made the RAV4 like the 2000 model.
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Ranks #1 Compact SUV by Owners

The 2000 Toyota RAV4 has an average owner rating of 4.47 out of 5 which ranks it #1 of 9 other Compact SUVs.

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4.38
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2000 Chevrolet Tracker
4.26

Ranks #1 Compact SUV by Fuel Economy

The 2000 Toyota RAV4 has a combined MPG of 29 which ranks it #1 of 10 other Compact SUVs.

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29 MPG
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2000 Subaru Forester
27 MPG
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2000 Honda CR-V
25 MPG

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does the 2000 Toyota RAV4 have a timing belt or chain?

Answer: If You've got a 2000 Toyota RAV4 with A4Cylinder engine then You're going to have a timing belt rather than a timing chain. Unlike the timing chains, the belts aren't as durable and will need to be replaced at...

2000 Toyota RAV4: What is the oil type and capacity?

Answer: The 2.0L 4Cylinder engine of the 2000 Toyota RAV4 requires the use of 4.3 quarts of SAE 5W-30 full synthetic motor oil. In warmer climates, 10W-30 may be substituted. In all climates, You may substitute SAE...
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Safety & Reliability

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NHTSA Crash Test

Overall

Front

Rollover

Not Rated

Side

*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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IIHS Crash Test

Moderate Overlap Front

Side

Not Rated

Roof Strength

Not Rated

Driver-side Overlap Front

Not Rated
*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety