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.
The car was idling very rough. Took to mechanic. After his checks I found that the car, when ascending a hill, it started to lose power until it just stalls even though the gas pedal was pressed to the floor. Engine stopped revving, no sound from engine.
Took it back to the mechanic. They changed the accelerator pedal position sensor but this seemed futile because flooring the accelerator pedal the rev counter went up to 3000 rpm then stalls and the process kept repeating itself once the pedal is down. He said the throttle valve system was good but the problem still exists. Please help.
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The car was idling very rough. Took to mechanic. After his checks I found that the car, when ascending a hill, it started to lose power until it just stalls even though the gas pedal was pressed to the floor. Engine stopped revving, no sound from engine.
Took it back to the mechanic. They changed the accelerator pedal position sensor but this seemed futile because flooring the accelerator pedal the rev counter went up to 3000 rpm then stalls and the process kept repeating itself once the pedal is down. He said the throttle valve system was good but the problem still exists. Please help.
- Robert G., Kingston, Jamaica