2004
Toyota RAV4

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  • 4dr Manual (Natl)
    Starts at
    $18,450
    24 City / 30 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Auto (Natl)
    Starts at
    $19,500
    24 City / 29 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
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  • 4dr Manual 4WD (Natl)
    Starts at
    $19,850
    22 City / 27 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
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  • 4dr Auto 4WD (Natl)
    Starts at
    $20,900
    22 City / 27 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
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Based on the 2004 Toyota RAV4 base trim
NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.
Frontal driver
4/5
Frontal passenger
4/5
Side driver
5/5
Side rear passenger
5/5

Factory warranties

New car program benefits

Basic
3 years / 36,000 miles
Corrosion
5 years
Powertrain
5 years / 60,000 miles

Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

Age / mileage
7 years / less than 85,000 miles
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12 months / 12, 000 miles
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160- or 174-point inspections
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Consumer reviews

95% of drivers recommend this car
4.6 / 5
Based on 23 reviews
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Comfort 4.4
Interior 4.3
Performance 4.5
Value 4.6
Exterior 4.5
Reliability 4.6

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  • By Aidan from Sacramento, California
    Owns this car
    February 2, 2025

    This car checks nearly all the boxes for a great first

    This car checks nearly all the boxes for a great first car. Mine has seen periods of being absolutely babied and periods of being absolutely thrashed and stays strong through both. This was my first car I've had since I was 15, and now I'm 17 and I still absolutely love this thing. It's probably one of the most practical cars you can buy in the US, the seats fold down, it has plenty of space, and overall tons of quality of life features, and it does all this while being very compact, I've parked next to some of the newer Mini coopers to find out they're about the same size. Great for people who love the outdoors since it comes with 4wd, but even my fwd model can hold its own on the dirt, mine is 150k miles going strong with absolutely ZERO issues. The car is amazingly easy to drive yet not at the sacrifice of fun, as you'll be surprised to see how quick it can move as it shares an engine with a Scion sports coupe. While the interior shows it's age, if you're like me and don't want an ipad as your center console it's quite nice, but even for the time it was rather just on par, as this isn't a luxury vehicle by any means. The stiffness of the suspension will also reflect that as it can be a little bit of a rough ride at times. But despite those issues, this car do about it all and I'm proud to say I will own this car for a whole lot of time to come.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 3.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Eve from Fort myers
    Owns this car
    November 13, 2022

    I love my Toyota 2004 rav4.

    I'm a first owner of a 2004 Toyota rav4, almost 19 yr old and 176000 odo in it. I can't praise this car enough, this car is nothing but good to me all this years. This car has never failed on me, betrayed me or leave me behind.Like other people have mentioned it's going to be very very hard to part from it. My car has a soul . Even after hurricane ian, when the car got flooded, my car is still running strong. When the insurance company came out and checked it out they totaled my car.i Remember calling my husband crying and telling him , how the insurance will take my car away because it's totaled. So I told him, no matter what they will offer me, that car is going nowhere. Just thinking about , how they would take my car to the junk yard and press it flat, no I don't think so! So there you go, that's how much I love my Toyota rav4.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Gnarly from Honolulu, HI
    Owns this car
    August 12, 2022

    The perfect vehicle for Hawaii

    The only negative I have to say about our 2004 RAV4 FWD is that it will be extremely difficult to replace if that time ever comes. It is as close to the perfect vehicle you can get for driving on Oahu because it is so compact with a high driving position for visibility. RAVs are not the same since they enlarged them in 2006. The 2004 is well thought out with lots of cubbyholes for storage plus folding and removable rear seats. The a/c still works fine, which is important here. The accelerator is a bit touchy but it has surprising get up and go. The white pearl finish still looks brilliant after 19 years (garaged) and the seat upholstery has held up quite well. The design is timeless so it could pass as a much newer vehicle. My wife thinks it rides a little rough over the broken pavement that is common here. No surprise with the short wheelbase and sprung for AWD. But it's fine for me and I value the ground clearance. I am 6-3 and fit well. Lots of headroom and the driver's seat adjusts enough for me to find a comfortable position. I would not want to drive it for many hours at a time but that is another reason it works so well in Hawaii. Our car has been completely reliable with and exceptionally low cost of ownership. I will keep singing the praises of this car. There is nothing out there today that is quite like it.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By KathySS from Highland IN
    Owns this car
    February 8, 2019

    Toyota has our vote for reliability & value

    Great size vehicle for a teenager, very happy with safety features and convienence of folding rear seats . Gets great gas mileage & has 4WD to get through any snow!
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Boss Man from Catonsville, MD
    Owns this car
    October 31, 2018

    VERY DEPENDABLE, versatile, anyone would enjoy.

    I used it for 14 years, one major repair, otherwise change the oil, put on tire. Hold luggage for five and comfortable on long rides.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By gnyedar from Janesville, WI
    Owns this car
    April 24, 2018

    Most reliable car I have ever owned.

    This vehicle was the best that I have ever owned and still love it! It has always been totally carefree with regular maintenance and is going on 150,000 odo without any abnormal issues.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Zus_13 from Columbia
    Owns this car
    January 16, 2018

    This is a very reliable car to own.

    Car is awesome! It drives well and the AWD system never seems to fail! Overall, the make/model is a great one. The vehicle that I bought from the dealership was simply not the best but not the worst either.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 3.0
    Value 3.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 3.0
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  • By Maria chambil from Danbury
    Test drove this car
    September 24, 2017

    Good for work

    This car is good for my winter I'm happy to have the car with me I'll recommend the cars .com good to fine nice cars for. Decent price
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 3.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 3.0
    Exterior 3.0
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  • By Vboll from Missouri
    Owns this car
    September 19, 2017

    Great all around car...totally reliable

    Excellent car.. Drive it everyday...we have 3 rav4 vehicles and they prove themselves reliable everyday.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Wendywoo from KERRVILLE, Texas
    Owns this car
    September 9, 2017

    Best car I have ever owned.

    This car has 213,000 miles on it and no major repairs. It is very reliable and I love it. I can haul more than you would think. The back seats can be removed very easily and there is more room in the back.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By LarnerBryn from Erie, Pa
    Owns this car
    July 1, 2017

    Toyota is the most reliable vehical I know

    This car does everything A GOOD vehical should, it's very comforable and reliable. When I look for a depenable car, I always can depend on a Toyota.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By cheylou from Alberta Canada
    Owns this car
    July 1, 2017

    This vehicle is unpredictable

    Why: the oxygen sense can malfunction and the gas peddle is touchy. Therefore it can get stuck and accelerate quickly but unexpected. My experience has been an accident because of this unique malfunction.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 3.0
    Interior 3.0
    Performance 3.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 3.0
    Reliability 2.0
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What trim levels are available for the 2004 Toyota RAV4?

The 2004 Toyota RAV4 is available in 1 trim level:

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What is the MPG of the 2004 Toyota RAV4?

The 2004 Toyota RAV4 offers up to 24 MPG in city driving and 30 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

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Is the 2004 Toyota RAV4 reliable?

The 2004 Toyota RAV4 has an average reliability rating of 4.6 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2004 Toyota RAV4 owners.

Is the 2004 Toyota RAV4 a good SUV?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2004 Toyota RAV4. 95.7% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.6 / 5
Based on 23 reviews
  • Comfort: 4.4
  • Interior: 4.3
  • Performance: 4.5
  • Value: 4.6
  • Exterior: 4.5
  • Reliability: 4.6

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