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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.
9.0
really awful- Typical Repair Cost:
- $2,550
- Average Mileage:
- 114,700 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 4 complaints
Most Common Solutions:
- replace transmission-ecm (3 reports)
- not sure (1 reports)
transmission problem
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2003 Rav4 with only 110,000 miles and started having problems with Tranny. Come to find out that was bad defect from Toyota and because its been a 10 year warranty or 150k miles, which ever came first, they'd fix the prob. It passed that 10 year mark. WELL it says tranny starts after 100k miles where it starts acting up, therefore my turn.. I called Toyota said you passed the 10 year mark and cannot help you. Well to me that's totally not fair for us customers who do not drive their cars much and after that get surprises. I believe if they knew they had a big mistake making their cars they need to repair all affected by their garbage. Very upset and disgusted by their actions. I want Justice.
- Stephanie F., Hayward, CA, US