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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data
2002 Toyota RAV4 recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2002 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Safety recalls0
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 hNo recall campaigns found for the 2002 Toyota RAV4
NHTSA's model names don't always match the VIN decode, so read this as “none found”, not “none exist”.
Owner complaints by component555
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 381 | 69 |
| Electrical system | 93 | 17 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 42 | 8 |
| Vehicle speed control | 36 | 6 |
| Unknown or other | 24 | 4 |
| Air bags | 23 | 4 |
| Engine | 22 | 4 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 16 | 3 |
| Service brakes | 10 | 2 |
| Steering | 9 | 2 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 9 | 2 |
| Hydraulic | 8 | 1 |
| Equipment | 8 | 1 |
| Suspension | 7 | 1 |
| Structure | 7 | 1 |
14 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names RAV4, RAV4 EV.
Latest reports
- Power train
“My car engine light goes on and off due to transmission fault. It continuously has a hard time shifting gears in between 2500-3000 rpm and gives a jerky stop before continuing to speed up/accelerate despite when I have…”
- Power train
“The contact owns a 2002 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, she heard an abnormal sound coming from the engine compartment.”
- Power train
“2002 Toyota RAV4 AWD transmission problems and will be available upon request. Transmission caused vehicle to disengaged , jerks, stalls with severed engine braking while driving creating a safety performance and hazard…”
Other Toyota RAV4 model years
- 200611 recalls705 complaints
- 20055 recalls141 complaints
- 20042 recalls154 complaints
- 20030 recalls315 complaints
- 20020 recalls527 complaints
- 20010 recalls309 complaints
- 20003 recalls30 complaints
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Other Toyota models
- 2002 Camry4 recalls953 complaints
- 2002 Prius2 recalls167 complaints
- 2002 Corolla0 recalls117 complaints
- 2002 Sienna1 recall181 complaints
- 2002 Tundra3 recalls482 complaints
- 2002 Tacoma3 recalls333 complaints
- 2002 Highlander2 recalls301 complaints
- 2002 4Runner1 recall225 complaints
- 2002 Sequoia6 recalls666 complaints
- 2002 Avalon1 recall116 complaints
- 2002 Land Cruiser0 recalls12 complaints
- 2002 Camry Solara0 recalls60 complaints
2002 Toyota RAV4 recall questions
How many recalls does the 2002 Toyota RAV4 have?
NHTSA has no safety recall campaigns on file for the 2002 Toyota RAV4. Check a specific car by VIN anyway: a recall can be added at any time.
What is the most common complaint about the 2002 Toyota RAV4?
Power train is the most-reported component, named in 381 complaints out of 555 filed with NHTSA (69%). Across all complaints, owners reported 39 crashs and 15 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2002 Toyota RAV4?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Toyota recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Toyota dealer.
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