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.
I had an accident where the wheel just took off the road. I got back on the road but the car started to spin. It went head on into a wire fence flipped 4 times to where it landed straight in the air.
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I had an accident where the wheel just took off the road. I got back on the road but the car started to spin. It went head on into a wire fence flipped 4 times to where it landed straight in the air.
- Tiyeara D., Springfield, MA, US