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2003 Toyota RAV4 recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2003 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 2003 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 component327
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 213 | 65 |
| Electrical system | 42 | 13 |
| Vehicle speed control | 32 | 10 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 28 | 9 |
| Engine | 22 | 7 |
| Unknown or other | 15 | 5 |
| Air bags | 10 | 3 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 7 | 2 |
| Seat belts | 7 | 2 |
| Structure | 7 | 2 |
| Service brakes | 4 | 1 |
| Fuel system | 3 | 1 |
| Gasoline | 3 | 1 |
| Steering | 3 | 1 |
| Visibility | 3 | 1 |
9 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
- Suspension
“See attached document for complaint”
- Wheels
“Many things are happening to my truck that’s why I am contacting you people to see if I got any callback thank you so much”
- Power train
“The contact owns a 2003 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 MPH and at various speeds, the transmission slipped out of the intended gear.”
Other Toyota RAV4 model years
- 200714 recalls1,004 complaints
- 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
- 2003 Camry1 recall781 complaints
- 2003 Prius1 recall99 complaints
- 2003 Corolla9 recalls720 complaints
- 2003 Sienna1 recall105 complaints
- 2003 Tundra7 recalls399 complaints
- 2003 Tacoma3 recalls360 complaints
- 2003 Highlander2 recalls258 complaints
- 2003 4Runner3 recalls696 complaints
- 2003 Sequoia6 recalls672 complaints
- 2003 Avalon2 recalls293 complaints
- 2003 Matrix6 recalls304 complaints
- 2003 Land Cruiser1 recall10 complaints
2003 Toyota RAV4 recall questions
How many recalls does the 2003 Toyota RAV4 have?
NHTSA has no safety recall campaigns on file for the 2003 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 2003 Toyota RAV4?
Power train is the most-reported component, named in 213 complaints out of 327 filed with NHTSA (65%). Across all complaints, owners reported 20 crashs and 4 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2003 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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