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Problems Shifting
2002 Toyota RAV4 (Page 6 of 7)
This problem may be covered under warranty. Ask your Toyota dealer.
CarComplaints.com Notes: If you're looking for a vehicle with one of the most complained about transmission on the road, look no further than the 2001-2003 Toyota RAV4.
In 2001 Toyota completely redesigned the popular SUV. While some enjoyed the new look, they did not enjoy the harsh shifting, jumping from gear-to-gear and eventual transmission failure that cost owners well over $3,000 to fix. The problem stems from a malfunctioning Electronic Control Module (ECM).
Consumer outrage coupled with pressure from different agencies led Toyota to extend the warranty nationwide back in 2010. The previous power train warranty only covered 5 years/60,000 miles, while the extended warranty now covers the transmission and ECM for 10 years/150,000 miles. Toyota also pledged to reimburse any owners who had previously paid for repairs, if they had "proper proof". Good luck collecting on that one.
8.8
pretty bad- Typical Repair Cost:
- $2,250
- Average Mileage:
- 97,400 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 137 complaints
Most Common Solutions:
- not sure (56 reports)
- rebuild the transmission, replace ECM (41 reports)
- replace ecm (18 reports)
- rebuild the transmission (12 reports)
- replace computer engine (6 reports)
- re flash computer (3 reports)
transmission problem
Helpful websites
- Toyota Extends Warranty on Troubled 2001-3 RAV4 - Toyota is extending the warranty on automatic transmissions and electronic control modules on almost one quarter of a million 2001-2003 RAV4s and offering to reimburse owners who had already paid for repairs.
A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
I am having the same problem described by all the other complaints about the RAV4 and not being able to get into gear...my car only has 63,000 miles on it. The transmission fluid was changed by my mechanic. Then the engine light began coming on sporadically. Not being able to get going from a stop also happens sporadically.
Has anyone had success getting Toyota dealer to replace the ECM at no cost?
- Suzanne H., Seattle WA 98178, WA 98178, US