Two problems related to engine belts and pulleys have been reported for the 2003 Toyota RAV4. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2003 Toyota RAV4 based on all problems reported for the 2003 RAV4.
While driving to san antonio on 11-26 2004 my Toyota Rav4 just lost power and shut off while in heavy traffic on I-37 I pulled over and it started right up. I've taken the vehicle in on three other occasions and have been told that nothing wrong could be found with the vehicle. On 11-28-04 about two blocks from my home on the return trip from san antonio it did it again once again I pulled over and it started right up. I feel that this could be very dangerous and life threatening and I don't think that the Toyota company is taking this problem seriously.
Toyota rav 4 drive belt pulleys were not installed correctly. . While driving, the battery discharger light came on, and the vehicle lost all steering capability. It was discovered the belt tensioner and belt housing broke.