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Verdict
Le 2.0 essence de 150 ch reçoit des avis très favorables (« pas de courroie de distribution »), alors que le 2.0 D-4D de 116 ch cumule les témoignages de volant moteur et d'embrayage à remplacer vers 120 000 km et de pompe d'injection coûteuse. Ces retours viennent d'un seul site d'avis d'utilisateurs, à prendre avec prudence.
- Reliability
- 4.5/5
- Indicative prices
- €5,000 – €8,500
- Euro NCAP
- Rating not found
Which version to choose
Versions to favour: 2.0 VVT-i 150.
2.0 VVT-i 150
✓ RecommendedPetrol · Manual · 150 hp · Crit'Air 3
1 998 cm³, 150 ch, 185 km/h, 8,8 l/100 km en mixte (fiche L'argus). Avis très favorables des utilisateurs.
2.0 D-4D 116
Diesel · Manual · 116 hp · Crit'Air 5
Diesel turbo de 1 995 cm³, 116 ch, 250 Nm (fiche Caroom). À surveiller : volant moteur, embrayage, pompe d'injection.
Market prices
€5,000 – €8,500
Indicative range: 2000 à 2004, médianes par année de 68 annonces en ligne relevées par iAutos (années d'au moins 3 annonces).
Collected on 28 October 2026 from the sources below. Our own survey of listings, by year and mileage, will refine it.
Prices down 19% since the 21 October 2026 survey.
Importing this model
Prices abroad
Yearly medians of each country's listings (AutoScout24, in euros; United Kingdom: cinch dealer, in pounds), over years with at least 3 listings. Useful to judge an import (add transport, inspection and registration).
| Country | Range | Median | Gap vs France | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| France | €5,000 – €8,500 (2000 to 2004) | €5,500 | — | — |
| Germany | €3,900 – €6,900 (2000 to 2004) | €5,490 | 0 % | 16 |
| Belgium | €3,100 – €4,250 (2002 to 2004) | €3,850 | — | 12 |
| Spain | €6,900 – €8,900 (2001 to 2004) | €6,950 | — | 14 |
| Italy | €2,500 – €4,945 (2000 to 2004) | €4,500 | -18 % | 66 |
Median gap shown only when the country's estimate covers the same years as the French one. Add transport, roadworthiness test and registration.
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Import penalty (malus) in France
- The CO₂ malus follows the scale of the year the vehicle was first registered, in France or abroad (WLTP or NEDC scale depending on its registration certificate).
- For an imported used car, it is reduced by a flat-rate discount based on its age in months (scheme in force since 1 March 2025). The weight malus also applies on first registration in France.
- Production ended in 2005: a car first registered before 1 January 2015 has no malus.
Source: BOFiP (French tax doctrine), CO₂ and weight malus · CO2 malus and weight malus: imported used car in France
Paperwork and procedures
- Importing a used car from another EU country: the step-by-step process
- Importing a car from an EU country: all the documents to gather
- Carte grise for an imported car: cost, taxes and the official simulator
- CO2 malus and weight malus: imported used car in France
- Importing a used car from outside the European Union: the steps
- Buying a used car in Germany and bringing it back to France
- Buying a used car in Belgium and bringing it back to France
- Buying a used car in Spain and bringing it back to France
- Buying a used car in Italy and bringing it back to France
Importing and registering in Belgium: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Importing and registering in Switzerland: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Importing a car into Switzerland: customs, tax and registration
Importing and registering in Luxembourg: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Importing and registering in the United Kingdom: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Check an imported car's history
HistoVec only covers the vehicle's life in France. For a car coming from abroad, a VIN-based report helps spot inconsistent mileage or a reported accident.
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Known faults
Note: some faults below are cited by a single source only. They are still to be confirmed and the reliability score is only indicative.
Volant moteur et embrayage du 2.0 D-4D
Severity 2/3 · CostlyPlusieurs utilisateurs du 2.0 D-4D rapportent un remplacement du volant moteur et de l'embrayage vers 120 000 km, pour 2 000 à 2 300 euros. Retours d'un seul site (fiches-auto.fr) : à confirmer.
Single source so far: to be confirmed.
- Versions
- 2.0 D-4D 116
- Onset
- from 120,000 km
- Repair
- €2,000 to €2,300
Pompe d'injection et électrovannes du 2.0 D-4D
Severity 2/3 · CostlyDes utilisateurs du 2.0 D-4D citent une pompe d'injection (environ 2 000 euros) et des électrovannes (environ 1 200 euros les trois) à remplacer, ainsi que des vannes EGR (environ 450 euros pièce). Retours d'un seul site (fiches-auto.fr) : à confirmer.
Single source so far: to be confirmed.
- Versions
- 2.0 D-4D 116
- Onset
- not documented
- Repair
- €1,200 to €2,000
Manufacturer recalls
See the official list on RappelConso (new tab) (French government recall site: category “Automobiles et moyens de déplacement”, search “Toyota RAV4”). A dealer for the brand can also check, using the vehicle identification number (VIN), that recalls have been carried out.
Recalls published in France (RappelConso)
- 25 November 2022 — Les rétracteurs de ceinture de sécurité peuvent ne pas fonctionner correctement, lorsque le limiteur de force peut permettre à la ceinture de sécurité de s’étendre plus que prévu. Cela peut à son tour augmenter la quantité de mouvement vers l’avant de l’occupant, augmentant le risque de blessure, en cas d’accident. Official notice
Inspection checklist
Toyota RAV4 II — inspection checklist
Things to check
- Sur le 2.0 D-4D, demander si le volant moteur et l'embrayage ont été changés (vibrations, bruit au ralenti).
- Vérifier la puissance et l'absence de pertes de puissance par à-coups (pompe d'injection, EGR).
- Contrôler la transmission intégrale : bruits, fuites.
- Examiner le soubassement et les bas de caisse (corrosion).
- Exiger le carnet d'entretien et les factures.
Questions to ask the seller
- Le volant moteur et l'embrayage ont-ils été remplacés, et à quel kilométrage ?
- La pompe d'injection, les électrovannes ou la vanne EGR ont-elles été changées ?
- Pouvez-vous présenter le carnet d'entretien complet ?
Test-drive tip: read the fault codes
A warning light that is off proves nothing: a fault may have been cleared just before the viewing. A Bluetooth OBD2 scanner, plugged in under the steering wheel and read on your phone, shows stored codes and whether all emissions readiness tests have run since the last reset.
Electric or hybrid equivalent
No direct electric or hybrid equivalent in our guides. Simulate combustion vs electric cost
Alternatives
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- Price
- €11,000 – €19,900
- Reliability
- 4.5/5
- Fuel types
- Petrol, Diesel, Hybrid
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Hyundai Tucson
III · 2015–2020
- Price
- €14,190 – €16,990
- Reliability
- 4.5/5
- Fuel types
- Petrol, Diesel, Hybrid
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Kia Sportage
IV · 2016–2021
- Price
- €12,000 – €16,500
- Reliability
- 3.5/5
- Fuel types
- Petrol, Diesel
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Mitsubishi Outlander
III · 2012–2021
- Price
- €8,200 – €18,000
- Reliability
- 4/5
- Fuel types
- Petrol, Diesel, Hybrid
Before you buy: check and equip
Check the history
Before paying, check the administrative status (lien, objection, declared claims) and the mileage recorded at the roadworthiness test.
Read fault codes
An OBD scanner plugged in under the steering wheel shows stored fault codes, even with warning lights off: useful during the test drive.
Parts and maintenance
Compare prices of parts for the Toyota RAV4 II (timing, brakes, filters) to estimate the repairs to plan for.
Insure the car
Insurance prices vary widely from one model to another: get a quote before signing.
Frequently asked questions
Quel est le volume du coffre du Toyota RAV4 II ?
400 litres pour le 5 portes 2.0 150 ch, selon la fiche technique L'argus.
Le RAV4 II a-t-il une courroie de distribution ?
Un utilisateur du 2.0 VVT-i 150 ch rapporte l'absence de courroie de distribution sur son exemplaire (fiches-auto.fr).
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