2003 Toyota RAV4 engine problems
The 2003 Toyota RAV4 has 47 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 12% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.
47
Engine complaints
12%
Share of year
1
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Engine complaints by year
What owners report
“TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 TOYOTA RAV 4. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH AND MAKING A LEFT TURN THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE WHEN THE PEDAL WAS ENGAGED. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO SHIFT GEARS WHICH CAUSED A VEHICLE TO CRASH INTO THE REAR END OF THE CONTACTS VEHICLE. THE DEALER CONFIRMED THAT THEY HAVE HAD…”
Common questions
How many engine complaints does the 2003 Toyota RAV4 have?
NHTSA has 47 complaints about the 2003 Toyota RAV4 engine — 12% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.