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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.
8.5
pretty bad- Typical Repair Cost:
- No data
- Average Mileage:
- 112,300 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 4 complaints
Most Common Solutions:
- not sure (3 reports)
- replaced the ECU/ECM (1 reports)
engine problem
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A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
Having bought many Toyota vehicles, the RAV4 has really let me down. Needless to say, I would never purchase a Toyota vehicle in the future. Have a 2002 RAV4, about 135,000 miles on it, clean title.The car stalls and going from 2nd to 3rd gear especially when accelerating at 3000 RPM. Replaced the ECM and "thought" the problem went away but came back two days later.
- Yoon S., Sacramento, CA, US