Toyota rav4 2 generation flaws. Second generation Toyota RAV4

19.10.2019

« Greetings to all lovers of Giraffes and those who want to buy!
I will say right away that I am a critic in life, so I will tell the truth and only the truth.
Driving experience 16 years. All the time in Japanese cars.
Having rolled on passenger cars, I decided to transfer to something higher. Chose the amount of 500t.r. and not older than 7 years. Of all the models on the world market, I settled on the RAF. Why!?: 1.Better design than classmates, Nissan or Honda. I chose white color and I will say that this is the best for this car model !!!
2 with Toyota is easier to communicate and repair.
Let's start with criticism, end with a good one.
When I bought a car in 2008, it was imported from Japan through Novoros for six months, mileage 69t.km. The condition was excellent, it was not possible to find fault and bring down the price. The car was painted (I realized later) and very well (white with mother-of-pearl) just perfect, we won’t do that.
The car is high and collects all the stones from the track, they shot the whole face in a year, after 1.5 years they replaced the windshield, put the German 4t.r. + 1.2t.r. installation (already a crack after two chips). Therefore, I concluded that for 7 years at least one chip would have been on the car.
Looking into the eyes of the seller of the car and lowering it in price by 35t.r. I began to understand how hard it will be for me when I start to sell it. He stayed with her for over 2 months.
At first I liked the high seating position, cornering stability, driving 100-300 km at sea was a pleasure. Having become related somewhere after 3-4 months, the stiff suspension began to eat my brain, I naively dreamed of a free Prado. Anyway. It was as noted later native tires, like many Bridgestones 235/60/16. According to the characteristics only for the egg-shaped Japanese roads.
We, in the Krasnodar Territory, cannot find such people for another 300 years. I changed the current to Meshleny not for 4.5 tons. and for 9.6t.r. The effect was immediately noticeable + nitrogen.
Perhaps fortunately the front stabilizer links (eggs) rattled. Having removed one (I got tired of the beating) and ordered 1250pcs on Existe, to my happiness the car became much softer, i.e. in this case, the most that is not on the independent suspension. For the city itself! On the track, if not extreme, it is also much more comfortable.
The disadvantages of the machine include the lack of sound insulation. The first time when I was driving from registration at about 90 km / h, I was ashamed to admit to the girl who called me that I was driving in a newly bought car and therefore there was such a noise!
The floor of the trunk is not cut off in any way from the passenger compartment. Therefore, it is IMPOSSIBLE to spill anything! I was carrying a bottle, good with clean water, I fell, I realized when the water was under my feet! Good summer! It dried for three days, removing the chairs, dismantling the floor upholstery. Water soaked into all the pieces of foam rubber and all the upholstery. Then visually convinced that there is no sound insulation! Install Shumko in five doors and in the floor would cost 15t.r., crushed the toad, did not.
The second big drawback and it is also a disease is running idling. I re-read a lot of forums, I realized that this is a computer problem, it does not correctly determine the air intake. Therefore, this problem is more relevant in the summer when the air is hot, while in winter it is practically not observed. No one has overcome it and do not try, at best, flush the damper at the inlet, since soot loops the air inlet and is not supplied evenly (I apologize if I explained it in an amateurish way). Then be sure to overload your brains by removing the terminals from the battery, otherwise the speed will be high. Helps a little, not so much jumping. And sometimes even stalls at the intersection))).
For two years, traveled 60t.km Lover of travel, diving and skiing. Chaleric by nature, therefore driving is aggressive. The third huge minus is STUPID automatic transmission!!! Her stupidity angers me even more and makes me drive at high speeds, pulling in manual speed.
At a speed of 30-40 km / h, a dangerous thing happens, having started and dropping the gas, you are already at this speed instantly thrown to the 4th speed. Right there I need to accelerate, and the dvegun blunts at 1200 rpm, I press the gas, blunts, I have to drive, otherwise I won’t have time to maneuver, I press harder and for the revolutions it throws me either to the second or to the first, Kick, such a jerk turns out !!! Very inconvenient, UNCOMFORTABLE! If you are a phlegmatic or summer resident and eat in the right lane, then it is for you!
Engine. 1AZ To be honest, 150hp. not enough, that's 2.4 liters like the third generation, that's it !!!
I explain that on the highway, when we are driving at 90-100 km / h, we need to overtake someone, here there are already not enough relics. The long third does not stretch. Plus, at low speeds, 2-3t.ob / min is dull, but already by 4-5t.ob / min. power increases significantly.
Minus the engine - there are expensive iridium candles art. 90919-01221, price 550-750 one piece. Although I drove them, according to the previous owner 70t.r. still alive on tests. I fill 92 at Lukoil. Consumption in the city is 50 liters per 450-460 km, outside the city as well, since I don’t drive quieter than 110, but not more than 140 km / h.
The engine is noisy because of the chain, as they asked in the workshop, do you have a diesel engine?))) Oils are always the most expensive, synthetics. I change after 15t.km., it eats up half a dipstick. At 100t.km. changed the oil in the machine, if memory does not change the replaceable filter there.
Khodovka. All very durable! Those who do not want to get repaired on our roads will do. As I said, I drive fast and despite the many killed roads. At 110t.km. I changed for the first time on this car (current original) the rear shock absorbers - 1000 rubles each, the rear lower links - 3000 rubles each, the rear "eggs" - 500 rubles each, ball joints (restored by trying local foreigners for 250 rubles, they go regularly 3rd ten thousand). Pulled the rail for 350r. By the way, I learned from our experienced Far Eastern masters that you can’t change the oil in the GUR, 90% of the amplifier will die soon, such is the sore of the RAFs. To know therefore on the 3rd generation is the EUR. All other nodes are powerful and long-playing. Rear drum pads wear out about one in three front pads. Brakes are nice and sure. It’s a nice thing, the brakes work with the gearbox, on mountain slopes when I slowed down, I noticed that the machine immediately throws itself into the third speed and slows down already with the engine, a little gas and immediately into the 4th. Naturally, there is no distribution of braking forces, the car throws if you brake urgently when one-way wheels are on different ground.
Salon. Simple to horror, with a terrible parprise - Cheburashka. WORKER! I got a 2-Din Panasonic and a rare push-button climate control, of course more modern than the spinners. But at night you can’t see where to press, it’s not highlighted. The air conditioner is excellent, I refueled a little and changed the cabin filter (it's easy, it is located behind the bordachka). Never ride the air conditioner in AUTO mode at minimum. It is fraught with water hammer, it will break the compressor, and it is very expensive. Or set it to 21-24 degrees, or first cool the interior, and then on AUTO. The rear seats are terrible, I would not want to go there even more than 50 km. Although the seats are comfortable for carrying cargo, and fold and removed, due to this, there is always a knock from the rear, vibration of the seat locks. I am building a house and have already transported so many tons of cement, iron, the gazelle would have broken already! Thank you for putting the thermometer, although it pleases. Dashboard in sports design, informational. Non-intrusive orange backlight. The rear spare tire gives the status of an SUV, but the plastic casing knocks like that, ah-ah-ah-ah-ah.
Safety. Very weak! Passive includes only two front airbags and ABS of the second or third generation, which does not slow down on ice at all, something, somehow. The front left pillar is very dangerous, when turning to the left, I often don’t notice the car going, it’s invisible! Headlights with lamps + 50% from Philips, so-so, to see where to go, in the rain only go far. Good (ears) rear-view mirrors. Worth double-sided parking sensors, it helps a lot! The metal is thin, the specific proportion of metal is small. Good in straightening, happiness for the masters, but in case of accidents you yourself understand how everything is crumpled on a large scale.
Four-wheel drive. The car was originally front-wheel drive. You have to force it to turn on all-wheel drive! A cheap elastic coupling is connected only when there is a real load. In winter, on the ice in the yard, where there is little space, I did the same thing as with a passenger front-wheel drive, I get under way, hold the handbrake and turn the front where I need to. The clutch does not hawala that the rear wheels do not spin! If the car really gets stuck, then it is very difficult for the machine to pick it up. And so on the sand, virgin lands, there are no problems with movement, as on a tank.
There is no soundproofing! Armchairs from working fabric. Plus, the rear seats are easy to remove and you can even carry cabinets. Sticks of 2.2 meters can fit, but the door of 2 meters can no longer be taken away, it does not fit. The faster the less holes! it's about raf!))) The city is mostly 10l / 100km and if we stand in traffic jams, then 12l. Outside the city, you can eat 8 liters if you drive up to 100 km / h, but I don’t drive less than 120, and there the consumption is 10 liters. And now the long-awaited PLUSES!)
It's a pity there aren't many of them. In principle, like all Japanese, easy to manage. Stable at permitted speeds. High ground clearance, in winter conditions or urban curbs, all without problems. It’s already scary to go into the forest, since I was driving near Divnamorsk to the mountain where the film Storm Gates was filmed, where the UAZ vehicles pass, I couldn’t, I turned around, the track was high, I regretted the hodovka. As already mentioned, not killed suspension and probably EVERYTHING!
Ordinary car, drives, carries and okay. That does not take pride that I have it. There is a classmate who, in general terms, is one to one with the RAF, but in private terms, like from another planet. I bought a second car and I'm not overjoyed. To whom it is interesting to write, who guessed I shake my hand! »

Toyota RAV 4 is a compact crossover from the Japanese automaker. Toyota laid the foundation for a whole class of such cars. The first one was released in 1994. The topic of this article will be the first two generations - pioneers in the class of urban compact SUVs. We will understand the advantages and disadvantages of each generation, compare the contribution to the development of the automotive market and determine the best of the two generations of Toyota Rav 4. The test drive of these cars turned out to be detailed and comprehensive - the appearance, technical equipment, reliability and behavior on the road will be evaluated.

History of the first generation

It will come as a revelation to many that the first generation Rav 4 was built on the Celica sports coupe platform. That is why this car is so compact.

In 1994, the Japanese needed a car in the hybrid class of a full-fledged SUV and the first was the Rav 4 in a three-door body, which the company's marketers immediately began to position as a car for outdoor activities with friends. Young people became the main segment of buyers.

A year later, the company decided to expand the audience of this car and in 1995 released a five-door body. Thus, the compact has become a full-fledged family city SUV.

The first generation lingered on the assembly line for a little less than five years - in 2000, Toyota decided to release a completely new generation, which will be discussed a little lower. Now let's take a closer look at the first generation Toyota Rav 4 test drive.

Appearance of the first generation

Due to the short base of the sports coupe on which the Rav 4 was built, the car looks very tight. The three-door body looks very small by today's standards. From the front to the rear wheel fit only one door and one row of seats. The lower part of the body, the bumpers are made of black plastic in order to protect the car from external influences, poor road surface, gravel and so on. The design is extremely simple and at the same time attractive. Rounded shapes give rather than a full-fledged car.

A large overview is provided by simply a huge area of glazing of the frontal part and side windows. A spare wheel flaunts on the tailgate - everything is in the spirit of the times. In the 90s, every self-respecting SUV "dragged" a spare tire on the back door. High ground clearance and wheel radius create the feeling of a tall car. The rear windows are painted in the color of the bumpers. Also, the three-door version was produced in the back of a convertible and looked more like a beach buggy than a crossover. Since 1998, the car has received a version with a fabric roof and slightly rounder body shapes. In this form (three-door, five-door, soft top and convertible), it was produced until the second generation.

The 5-door version looks much more attractive and more mature. The body lengthened significantly, there was more space in the cabin, and it became much more convenient for rear passengers to get into the car due to additional doors. However, according to the platform, the car remained a compact three-door, which became a full-fledged crossover only in the second generation.

Salon of the first generation

Toyota Rav 4 of the first generation, the test drive of which was carried out first, did not show any revelations in the cabin. Nothing superfluous inside, everything is Spartan. The minimum set of controls and additional functions. The car was positioned as a cheap and affordable youth crossover, so you don’t have to wait for luxurious technical equipment. Ordinary gray plastic, not rough to the touch, rounded front panel. The ergonomics of the cabin is good. Now about the bad - either the most dexterous or the most compact people will be able to get access to the rear seats. There is absolutely nothing for large passengers to do there.

Specifications of the first generation

The car is equipped with only one engine option - a two-liter gasoline unit with a capacity of 129 horsepower. The car accelerated to hundreds in 14 seconds at a flow rate of about 10 liters for every 100 kilometers. The maximum speed is 170 km/h. The crossover was equipped with both a manual gearbox and an automatic one.

Officially, only a version with a single drive was sold on the Russian market. A version with a monodrive can now also be purchased on the secondary market - they began to be brought from the USA.

Second generation

In 2000, Toyota decided to upgrade its compact crossover to a higher class. The second generation "Rav 4" began to be produced in 2000. From that moment on, a real revolution in the automotive industry began, which entailed the creation of the predecessors of most modern crossovers. The second generation of the Toyota Rav 4 underwent restyling twice. The test drive was carried out on the basis of the second restyling. The wheelbase of the car was increased, which made it possible to make a full-fledged five-door version. However, the 3-door body did not disappear from production anywhere.

Appearance of the second generation

The 2nd generation Toyota Rav 4 crossover, the test drive of which became the basis for this article, no longer looked like the front of the car had changed beyond recognition. Elongated headlights, coupled with a radiator grille, are made in the same style. The edges of the optics continue in lines on the hood. The fenders above the wheel arches are slightly flared, which gives the crossover a muscular appearance. As a tribute to the first generation, the bumpers and side moldings are made of plastic to protect the body itself.

Every two years of production, the car was expected to be restyled. In 2004, the bumpers were painted in body color, the optics and the rear were slightly changed. In this form, the car was produced until the appearance of the third generation, which was released in 2005.

Salon

The interior of the car has become much more comfortable and spacious. The ergonomics of the panel remained the same - the creators decided not to change anything drastically in order to attract owners of the first generation to purchase. In the three-door version, it has become much more convenient to get into the rear row of seats. The trunk has increased in volume, not to mention the full-fledged five-door version.

Specifications of the second generation

The car slightly expanded the range of engines to three pieces. The first and weakest is a 1.8-liter 125-horsepower gasoline unit. Next comes a gasoline engine with a volume of 2 liters and a capacity of 150 horsepower, which was allocated for a Toyota Rav 4 test drive. Diesel is new for this model. An engine with the same volume as the gasoline version, only a little weaker - its power is only 116 horsepower.

Each engine was sold with either a manual or automatic transmission. Official dealers offered customers only as in the case of the first generation. The complete set was offered only one - basic.

Comparative test drive "Toyota Rav 4" of two generations

The second generation was the ideological continuation of the first. It makes no sense to single out the best model from them. Both cars have been repeatedly tested and compared many times.

Test drive on the road

Let's start with the first generation and its behavior on the road. Due to its short wheelbase, the car is not very stable on asphalt. The car feels much better on off-road or rural roads. It’s also impossible to flaunt speed on a city highway - customers are offered only one type of motor, and that one is not the strongest.

In the second generation, things are much better with this. Due to the extended base, the car is stable and responsive both on asphalt and off-road. The five-door body can hardly be called compact, but it is still convenient for urban use and constant traffic jams. The new generation has become more family-oriented than a “youth crossover for outdoor activities,” as the Japanese themselves said. Due to this, the fan base of the model has also expanded.

General impression of the test drive

The second generation gives the impression of an older car than the first version of the Toyota Rav 4. Off-road test drive - the first generation wins in this category, as it is significantly lighter and its design is more intended for conquering rough terrain. But they are not united by one off-road. Still, the new Rav 4 crossover is an urban family car. And in this regard, the second generation is head and shoulders above the first. Large, roomy, comfortable - in all respects, he outperforms the ancestor of the class. And this situation is quite logical, because it would be stupid and strange if the Japanese remained at the same level for 5 years of crossover production and did not draw any conclusions and developments for future models.

After some time

Here it is worth talking about the reliability of both generations. A test drive of the Toyota Rav 4 showed that, despite the long life span (about 20 years for the first generation and at least 10 for the second), the cars were perfectly preserved. The body of the first version looks even better preserved than the younger model. The same can be said about the technical part of the two cars. Engine, gearbox, suspension - all these nodes do not cause any complaints. In the early 2000s, the Japanese assembled their cars for centuries, so the Rav 4 is still in demand in the secondary market.

Speaking of the used car market. Among car thieves, copies of the second generation are still popular, since they are in great demand in the secondary market. Of course, this demand is fading from year to year, but the fact remains.

Verdict

A test drive of the Toyota Rav 4 of two generations showed that this model has become a truly iconic one in the automotive industry. 10-15 years after the release of these cars, it is difficult to give a sober assessment of which car to choose for purchase. Since they are approximately the same in all qualities and parameters, it is worth choosing a more recent and best preserved model. A big test drive of the Toyota Rav 4 confirmed the legendary reliability and stability of Japanese crossovers, which justifies their excessive popularity.

Rav4 2.0 engine is the most successful and quite popular under the hood of a crossover. The second and third generations were equipped with two-liter units from the 1AZ-FE, 1AZ-FSE series with a capacity of about 150 hp. The 4th (current) generation received a new 2 liter 6ZR-FE engine. Our story will relate specifically to the Toyota Rav4 motor of the 1AZ-FE series. It is worth noting that since 2011 the 2-liter engine has been replaced by the 3ZR-FAE model.

Engine Rav4 3ZR-FAE develops 148 hp in the Russian market. (In other countries 158 hp) is equipped with a Dual-VVT-i variable valve timing system on the intake and exhaust shafts, plus a Valvematic system that allows you to change the valve opening height to optimize engine operation in different modes. The basis for the creation of the power unit was precisely the rather successful 1AZ-FE unit.

Toyota Rav 4 2.0 engine device

Two-liter 1AZ-FE emerged in the early 2000s. This is an in-line 4-cylinder 16-valve unit with an aluminum cylinder block and a timing chain drive. Depending on the settings, compression ratio and other parameters, the power unit in different years produced from 145 to 152 hp. Naturally, in our country, the motor was adjusted to a more favorable road tax, that is, less than 150 hp. The motor received a variable valve timing system on the intake shaft. The engine is very sensitive to overheating, because this leads to a loss in the geometry of the light-alloy cylinder block.

The engine uses an intelligent valve timing system (VVT-i), a separate ignition system (DIS), an advanced throttle control system (ETCS-i). When creating the engine, the goal was to achieve high power, low noise, low fuel consumption and acceptable toxicity. 12-hole nozzles with a high degree of crushing are used, for a better spray pattern of the fuel mixture. Durable spark plugs with iridium surfacing on the electrode are used.

Rav4 2.0 engine cylinder head

The 1AZ-FE cylinder head is made of magnesium-aluminum alloy. The use of a tent chamber with wedge displacers improved fuel efficiency and reduced the tendency to detonate. The falling intake port improves the filling of the cylinders. By the way, the intake manifold is made of special plastic. The location of the fuel injectors in the intake port allows fuel to be injected as close as possible to the combustion chamber. Thanks to this design, condensation of fuel on the walls of the intake channels is prevented, which makes it possible to reduce the content of hydrocarbons in the exhaust gases.

Thanks to the successful organization of the circulation of the coolant, a high cooling efficiency of the cylinder head has been achieved. To reduce the weight and number of parts used, a bypass channel for the coolant is made under the outlet channels.

It is worth noting that the valves will have to be adjusted manually by selecting valve lifters of the appropriate thickness. Valve lifters are available in 35 different sizes in 0.02mm increments, from 5.06mm to 5.74mm.

Engine timing drive Rav 4 2.0

Timing drive Rav4 chain. Torque is transmitted from the crankshaft sprocket to the camshaft sprockets. A damper and tensioner are used to ensure optimal chain tension and drive durability. Two chains. The second small chain rotates the oil pump sprocket. We look at the Toyota Rav 4 2.0 timing diagram just below.

Engine characteristics Rav 4 2.0

Working volume - 1998 cm3
Number of cylinders - 4
Number of valves - 16
Cylinder diameter - 86 mm
Piston stroke - 86 mm
Timing Drive - Chain (DOHC)
HP power - 152 at 6000 rpm. in min.
Torque - 194 Nm at 4000 rpm. in min.
Maximum speed - 185 km / h
Acceleration to the first hundred - 10.6 seconds
Fuel type - gasoline AI-95
Fuel consumption in the city - 11 liters
Combined fuel consumption - 8.5 liters
Fuel consumption on the highway - 7.2 liters

In addition to the Toyota Rav4 crossover, this engine can be found on Toyota Camry or even Lexus of different years of production.

The second-generation Toyota RAV4 replaced its first-born in mid-2000. The RAV4 is based on the Toyota Corolla platform. The crossover was offered in 3-door and 5-door configurations, both with all-wheel drive and front-wheel drive. In July 2003, a restyled version of the RAV4 was released. The engine range was represented by petrol units with a working volume of 1.8 liters and a power of 125 hp. (1ZZ-FE), 2.0 L - 150 hp (1AZ-FE and 1AZ-FSE - on the right-hand drive version) and 2.4 liters - 167 hp. (2AZ-FE). In addition, a 2.0 liter diesel engine with 116 hp was also available. (1CD-FTV). The most widespread in Russia are cars with a gasoline engine with a displacement of 2.0 liters and a turbodiesel.

Toyota RAV4 (2000-2003)

Engines

All gasoline engines are equipped with a timing chain drive. The chain stretches after 200-250 thousand km. As a rule, the timing chain tensioner is the first to be rented.

Often, after 100-150 thousand km, the valve cover gasket and spark plug wells begin to leak. After 150-200 thousand km, an increase in oil consumption is possible due to hardened valve stem seals.

A 2-liter aspirated with normal maintenance and operation under normal conditions goes for a long time. Individual motors have served 350-500 thousand km without serious problems. But on "shabby" specimens after 250-350 thousand km, there are cases of the need for a major overhaul due to wear of the piston group. Individual owners with high mileage due to poor-quality oil or its untimely replacement had to deal with the “wedge” of the engine: carbon deposits appeared and oil channels clogged. There are also cases of pulling the threaded part of the bolts from the block. As a result, antifreeze begins to leave or smudges appear from under the head of the block.

Toyota RAV4 (2003-2006)

The clutch or valve of the VVT variable valve timing system may require replacement after 200-250 thousand km. The longevity of the system is affected by the quality of the engine oil and the regularity of its replacement. In case of problems with VVT, Check is displayed on the dashboard, engine traction drops, fuel consumption increases, the engine runs more noisily, and idle speed floats.

A drop in idle speed below standard values \u200b\u200band vibration signal the need to clean the throttle and idle speed control. This procedure often has to be resorted to every 60-80 thousand km.

The pump of the liquid cooling system of the engine serves more than 100-150 thousand km. The radiator can leak after 150-200 thousand km. The cost of a new original is from 15 to 25 thousand rubles, an analogue - from 3 to 10 thousand rubles. At high mileage, a failure of the temperature sensor responsible for turning on the cooling system fan is possible.

Toyota RAV4 (2000-2003)

The catalyst retains its performance up to 200-250 thousand km. The American versions of Toyota RAV4 are more demanding on the purity of exhaust gases, so Check often lights up earlier than on Europeans. Two converters were installed on the pre-styling RAV4, after 2003 only one remained. The cost of a new original catalyst is about 40-60 thousand rubles, an analogue is about 15-22 thousand rubles.

After 150-200 thousand km, most likely you will have to replace the ignition coils. The cost of an analogue is about 1 thousand rubles. The starter ceases to work due to the burning of the “pyataks” of the retractor.

The diesel engine has a timing belt drive. Turbodiesel, as a rule, does not cause problems up to 200-250 thousand km. Further, it may be necessary to replace the fuel injectors, clean the VRV vacuum valve of the turbine control pneumatic drive and the EGR valve. A dual-mass flywheel with a diesel engine does not live more than 150-200 thousand km. The cost of a new flywheel is 26-49 thousand rubles. A single-mass flywheel is cheaper, but it significantly reduces clutch life.

Transmission

The all-wheel drive system is reliable. During the operation of the Toyota RAV4, you mainly have to deal with the howling of the propeller shaft outboard bearing and the appearance of play in the cardan crosses. The cost of a new crosspiece is about 600 rubles, and the replacement work is about 2.5-3 thousand rubles more.

The crossover relied on two gearboxes: a 5-speed "mechanics" and a 4-speed "automatic". The clutch of a mechanical box runs more than 150-200 thousand km. With a run of more than 200-250 thousand km, the input shaft bearing may make noise. On later runs, knocking out of 5th gear occurs.

Toyota RAV4 (2003-2006)

"Automatic" received several chronic diseases. On cars from 2000-2003, after 130-150 thousand km, microcircuits on the computer board burn out, which causes shocks (shocks) when switching from second to third and after turning on reverse gear. The problematic unit is located behind the glove compartment, the cost of soldering is about 4-5 thousand rubles. It is better not to delay the repair, as driving with jolts leads to failure of the box itself. A complete repair of the box will require about 60 thousand rubles.

After 200-250 thousand km, a hum may appear when driving in first gear. Over time, the seats of the axes of the satellites are broken, and the "planetary" begins to buzz. This ailment cannot be treated, the owners only have to drive to victory.

There is also a turning of the automatic transmission pump bushing, which begins to rotate or tear the oil seal of the box, which soon leaks. The cost of a new pump is about 5-7 thousand rubles.

Chassis

Toyota RAV4 (2000-2003)

Toyota RAV4 suspension is relatively strong. Front stabilizer bushings run more than 50-80 thousand km (100-200 rubles), racks - more than 80-100 thousand km (about 900 rubles for the original). The bushings and struts of the rear stabilizer serve more than 100-150 thousand km.

Front and rear shock absorbers may require replacement after 100-150 thousand km. The front suspension strut will cost 3-5 thousand rubles, the rear - 1-2 thousand rubles. The front thrust bearing serves more than 120-150 thousand km. The front ball joints will be asked to be replaced after 140-180 thousand km (600 rubles).

After 150-200 thousand km, most likely it will be necessary to replace the suspension arms. The cost of one lever is 5-8 thousand rubles. The cost of a complete overhaul of the front suspension will be about 50 thousand rubles, the rear - about 30 thousand rubles. When replacing suspension arms or adjusting the camber, you often have to deal with sticking of eccentrics. To speed up the process allows the use of "Bulgarian".

Front and rear wheel bearings take care of more than 130-180 thousand km. The rear hub changes as an assembly - about 8 thousand rubles for the original, the front design allows you to replace only the bearing at a cost of 2 thousand rubles for the original.

After 100 thousand km, a knock in the front suspension can be caused by wear on the silent blocks of the steering rack mounting. A set of new rubber bands costs about 1500 rubles. There is also leakage of the steering rack. The cost of a repair kit for oil seals is about 2 thousand rubles, a new rail is about 30 thousand rubles.

Brake calipers turn sour over time and begin to wedge (often rear ones). After replacing brake pads and discs, owners often note a "failure" of the brake pedal. Replacing the brake master cylinder does not fix the situation. The reason for this behavior is still not clear. After a few rides, the frightening symptoms go away and the pedal starts to behave properly.

Conclusion

The second generation Toyota RAV4 has a good margin of safety. Years take their toll, but even in age, maintaining a Japanese crossover does not require large expenses. The most preferred restyled version of the Toyota RAV4 II.

The second generation Toyota RAV4 crossover first flashed in 2000 in two body solutions at once - short and elongated. Compared to its predecessor, the car has radically changed both externally and internally, and also received a new line of powertrains.

In 2003, the “Japanese Rafik” underwent a planned update, as a result of which the exterior and interior design underwent adjustments, after which it was mass-produced until 2005, when the third generation model was released.

The "second" Toyota RAV4 was presented in two versions - three-door and five-door. Depending on the body type, the crossover length ranges from 3850 to 4245 mm, height - from 1670 to 1680 mm, width - from 1765 to 1785 mm. The short wheelbase version of the car has a distance of 2280 mm between the axles, the extended one is 210 mm more. Under the bottom, you can see a clearance of 200 mm.

The RAV4 crossover of the second generation was equipped with three atmospheric gasoline “fours” with a volume of 1.8 to 2.4 liters, in the arsenal of which there are from 125 to 167 horsepower and from 161 to 224 Nm of torque.
There was also a four-cylinder 2.0-liter turbodiesel developing 116 “horses” and 250 Nm of peak thrust.
The engines worked in tandem with a 5-speed "mechanics", a 4-band "automatic" or a stepless variator.
The drive was offered both front and full with a constant distribution of torque between the axles in a ratio of 50:50.

The structural component of the car is as follows: a monocoque body, a fully independent suspension (McPherson struts in front and trailing arms in the rear) and hydraulic power steering. Disc brakes on each of the four wheels (front - ventilated), there are ABS, EBD and VSC technologies.

The "second" Toyota RAV4 is common on Russian roads, so its main advantages and disadvantages have been well studied. The former include a reliable design, a high level of maintainability, inexpensive maintenance, acceptable dynamics and economy, a roomy interior and good cross-country ability. To the second - poor soundproofing of the interior space, cheap materials in interior trim and low corrosion resistance of the body.