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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.

4.0

definitely annoying
Typical Repair Cost:
No data
Average Mileage:
115,000 miles
Total Complaints:
2 complaints

Most Common Solutions:

  1. not sure (2 reports)
2002 Toyota RAV4 body / paint problems

body / paint problem

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2002 Toyota RAV4 Owner Comments

problem #2

Oct 122009

RAV4 4 cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • 100,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

My neighbor had the same problem on same car. Trim gets caught when back door is opened. Made awful noise for a year or so and then finally fell off.

- linehan, Strafford, VT, US

problem #1

Nov 142008

RAV4

  • Automatic transmission
  • 130,000 miles

This is only a minor problem with this car; please refer to my other complaint.

- Edita S., Woodbridge, VA, US

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