The contact owns a 2001 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated that while driving 30 mph, the vehicle began to hesitate and the transmission would not shift into gear. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, who stated that the engine control module was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but offered no assistance and referred the contact to the dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 113,000. The VIN was not available.

- West Allis, WI, USA

I noticed vehicle was not accelerating or going into proper gear. I was alarmed when I couldn't pick up speed turning left. Engine light lit when I got home. I spoke to Toyota today about the known ECU issue with 2001-2003 Rav4S. My car was serviced in 2007 when there was a recall but they will not address the issue now since the warranty expired. I am very disappointed with Toyota not addressing the ECU/ECM issue to a satisfactory manner. This is a safety issue that Toyota should show more concern over.

- Lake Forest, CA, USA

I have a 2001 Toyota Rav4 [xxx] the engine type is a 1azfe. I recently learned about a Toyota oil gel problem with engine type 5S-fe. The motor may be different, but my story is the same. This is a work vehicle that was maintained. In Sept 2006 I called Toyota to complain about the $2800 repair due to what they had called "oil gel". the reference number for this call is [xxx]. at the time I was unaware of the law suit in process for some Toyota engines due to this exact thing! Jan 19th 2007, while driving, my car's engine light went on and 30 seconds later there was a plume of blue smoke ( the bartow fire department was called as I was on I-75 in Georgia and someone thought the car was on fire). There was no fire, just smoke. I pulled over immediately. The car was towed to the service dealership where they told me I had thrown a rod. They claim the two are unrelated occurrences. From what I have read on web sites, they seem very related to me. The repair in Sept was costly, to have the rod thrown 4 months later makes me think the 1azfe engine may have some defect as well. The car could not be repaired without a totally new engine. We chose not to repair it. I believe Toyota should pay for the repairs in Sept 06 and the tow in Jan 07, as I am convinced this is a defect. I can provide all the oil changes and maintenance records as this has been a work vehicle for me. I wonder if other Toyota engines should be examined and reported. The dealership and Toyota have both claimed this engine is not involved. I disagree. Had I not pulled over I am certain a fire would have begun with all the engine oil on the motor. Updated 07/11/2012 information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

- Atlanta, GA, USA

5 months after purchase the service engine light came on. A dealer reset it and said it was the gas we used. Every year we go through the same thing when we purchase cheap (no-name brand) gas and had to be reset by a garage or dealer. Now we run a tank or two of better (name brand) gas and the light may go off. I know that this happens to other Toyota.

- Lancaster, PA, USA

: the contact stated while driving 30 mph the engine stalled and the vehicle lost all power. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection. Upon inspection it was determined the baffle under the oil cap broke off. As a result metal pieces went into the timing chain, causing the engine to seize. The engine was replaced. Updated 3/20/2006 - the consumer was able to locate a tsb which referenced this problem.

- Kerrville, TX, USA

The vehicle intermittently stalled without warning, but would restart within seconds. This occurred while driving at any speed or stopping. Sometimes the engine warning light flashed before the vehicle stalled. A diagnostic test was performed but no failure code was found.

- Watsonville, CA, USA