- Worst Model Year:
- 2001
- Worst Complaint:
- problems shifting
Here are the Toyota RAV4s that have the most problems reported over the last 15 years.
The 2002 Toyota RAV4 has the most complaints, & the most-reported problem is also with the 2002 RAV4 for problems shifting.
Worst Reported Problems with the RAV4
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#1: problems shifting on the 2001 RAV4
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#2: problems shifting on the 2002 RAV4
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#3: makes noise when turning the steering wheel on the 2007 RAV4
Latest Owner Complaints About the RAV4
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engine/4wd/vsc lights on -- 2007 RAV4:
Update from May 15, 2012: As was suggested on another web posting, I retighten the gas cap and the lights went out. I had to actually do it a couple of times before it worked. It's really strange since I refilled the gas tank about a week ago and everything ... Read more »
This problem has been reported 3 times by other 2007 RAV4 owners.
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engine control module failure -- 2002 RAV4:
I bought a "certified" pre-owned 2002 Toyo RAV4 automatic 4x2 from Performance Toyota in Fairfield, OH in 2007. I obviously was not told about any potential issues with the ECM or tranny when they knew, or should have known, since a TSB was sent to dealers/service depts in 2006 and perhaps ... Read more »
This problem has been reported 50 times by other 2002 RAV4 owners.
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idle drops when brakes are applied on d & r -- 2006 RAV4:
My car's idle drops to almost 500 and idles really bad when brakes are applied and to a complete stop and also happens on reverse. I have to let go of the pedal a little bit for the idle to go back up. Toyota told me to change my throttle body to fix the problem which i did, didn't fix the ... Read more »
This problem has been reported 1 times by other 2006 RAV4 owners.
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engine control unit failure -- 2002 RAV4:
Engine started to sputter, heard a clunk and the engine looked as if it was going to jump out of the hood! April 4, 2012, I drove it to Toyota Pasadena and barely made it to the dealership and mph could not exceed 25 mph. Toyota called me the next day and said nothing was wrong. I was shocked ... Read more »
This problem has been reported 13 times by other 2002 RAV4 owners.
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check engine light stays on all the time -- 2002 RAV4:
Oil passages plugged per technical bulletin released in 2003. Would have been nice to know before I drove around thousands of miles. Read more »
This problem has been reported 4 times by other 2002 RAV4 owners.