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Jerking And Hesitating
2002 Toyota RAV4 (Page 3 of 7)
This problem may be covered under warranty. Ask your Toyota dealer.
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.
8.3
pretty bad- Typical Repair Cost:
- $2,050
- Average Mileage:
- 98,800 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 125 complaints
Most Common Solutions:
- not sure (47 reports)
- replace ecm (35 reports)
- replace transmission (19 reports)
- replace ecm and transmission (6 reports)
- rebuilt transmission and reflashed (5 reports)
- Toyota has issued an extended warranty on this issue 10 year / 150k (5 reports)
transmission problem
Helpful websites
- Toyota Extends Warranty on Troubled 2001-3 RAV4 - Toyota is extending the warranty on automatic transmissions and electronic control modules on almost one quarter of a million 2001-2003 RAV4s and offering to reimburse owners who had already paid for repairs.
A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
Rav4 would hesitate then slam into gear. I took it to the local Toyota dealer and he told me I would need a new transmission, Engine, and ECM. Total cost between $6,000 - $9,000. He told me it was not worth fixing. I had him replace the ECM for $1,125. When I drove it home it still did not work but the next day after the computer reprogrammed itself to the truck, everything was fine. I tried to call Toyota back to let them know this is the fix but they would not take my calls. I will never buy another Toyota again. They are clueless.
- John A., Warwick, NY, US