Toyota · 2004
2004 Toyota RAV4 2WD
Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 23 MPG.
The Toyota RAV4 is a compact crossover SUV produced by the Japanese automobile manufacturer Toyota. Having sold over 15 million units worldwide as of 2025, the RAV4 is the best-selling SUV of all time. The car is credited with popularizing compact crossover automobiles, often credited as the first modern compact crossover SUV.
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Highway | Combined | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 21 | 27 | 23 | 386 |
| 2.4L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 21 | 27 | 23 | 386 |
Safety recalls (NHTSA)
2 campaigns on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2004-2005 Toyota RAV4 vehicles manufactured May 13, 2003, to October 25, 2005. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2010-2016 4Runner, 2003-2006 Tundra, 2003-2013 Corolla, 2009-2010 Corolla Matrix, 2004-2005 RAV4, 2002-2007 Sequoia, 2011-2013 Sienna, 2008-2012 Scion xB, 2008-2009 Lexus IS-F, 2007-2012 Yaris and Lexus ES350, 2010-2017 Lexus GX460, 2002-2010 Lexus SC430, 2006-2012 Lexus IS250 and IS350 and 2010-2015 Lexus IS250C and IS350C veh
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
183 complaints filed by owners for this model year (23 involving a crash, 5 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of a 2004 Toyota RAV4 2WD?
EPA figures for the 2004 Toyota RAV4 2WD reach 23 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.
Are there recalls on the 2004 Toyota RAV4 2WD?
NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2004 Toyota RAV4 2WD. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site, recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.
What are common problems with the 2004 Toyota RAV4 2WD?
Owners have filed 183 complaints with NHTSA for the 2004 Toyota RAV4 2WD, most often about: Air Bags, Power Train, Vehicle Speed Control. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.
Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.