2003 Toyota RAV4 - Maintenance & Specs
The 2003 Toyota RAV4 belongs to a Toyota RAV4 lineup that Know Your Ride tracks across 21 model years, from 2000 to 2026. Engine options on record include the 2.0L, 2.0L I4. It is configured as front-wheel drive with an automatic 4-spd. The 2003 sits mid-run, with both earlier (2000) and later (2026) RAV4 model years also documented.
It takes 5W-30 conventional oil, 4.1 qt with a new filter meeting ILSAC GF-4. Fluid specs on file include Super Long Life coolant, DOT 3 brake fluid, ATF WS transmission fluid. Know Your Ride lists 14 scheduled maintenance items for this vehicle, the earliest interval falling at 7,500 miles. Documented torque values include oil drain plug 30 ft-lb, lug nut 76 ft-lb, spark plug 18 ft-lb.
NHTSA complaints for this vehicle cluster around power train (161), engine and engine cooling (19), vehicle speed control (19). A representative report reads: "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"
EPA fuel economy is rated at 21 city / 26 highway MPG, 23 MPG combined. Estimated annual fuel cost is about $1,900.
Quick Specs
| Oil viscosity | 5W-30 |
| Oil type | Conventional |
| Oil capacity (w/ filter) | 4.1 qt |
| OEM oil spec | ILSAC GF-4 |
| Oil filter | Toyota 90915-YZZD1 |
| EPA combined | 23 MPG |
| Tire size | 245/60R18 |
| Coolant | Super Long Life |
| Technical service bulletins | 13 |
Common Trouble Codes
- P0300 - Random/Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected
- P0420 - Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 1)
- P0171 - System too Lean (Bank 1)
- P0128 - Insufficient Coolant Temperature for Stable Operation
- P0442 - Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (small leak)
- P0455 - Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (gross leak)
- P0700 - Transmission Control System Malfunction
- P0301 - Cylinder 1 Misfire Detected
- U0100 - Lost Communication With ECM/PCM A
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Part of the free Know Your Ride vehicle maintenance reference. Figures are sourced from EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer data and are for general reference - always confirm with your owner's manual.