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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.
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pretty bad- Typical Repair Cost:
- No data
- Average Mileage:
- 70,000 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 1 complaints
Most Common Solutions:
- not sure (1 reports)
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My driver's side door does not unlock from the outside. In order to get into my car, I have to go through the front passenger door. At first I thought is was the key wearing down, but the spare key has the same problem. I need to find a a solution to this problem. I don't want to change the entire door, or have to use two keys for my car. What are my options??
- colleen mae, Christiansted, St. Croix, Virgin Islands (US)