2001 Toyota RAV4 Engine Problems
- 6
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota rav4. The contact stated that while driving 30 mph, the vehicle began to hesitate and the transmission would not shift into gear. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, who stated that the engine control module was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but offered no assistance and referred the contact to the dealer. The…
ODI 10416787
Automatic Transmission · Engine
I noticed vehicle was not accelerating or going into proper gear. I was alarmed when i couldn't pick up speed turning left. Engine light lit when i got home. I spoke to toyota today about the known ecu issue with 2001-2003 rav4s. My car was serviced in 2007 when there was a recall but they will not address the issue now since the warranty expired. I am very disappointed with toyota not addressing the ecu/ecm issue…
ODI 10410538
Engine
I have a 2001 toyota rav4 [xxx] the engine type is a 1azfe. I recently learned about a toyota oil gel problem with engine type 5s-fe. The motor may be different, but my story is the same. This is a work vehicle that was maintained. In sept 2006 i called toyota to complain about the $2800 repair due to what they had called "oil gel". The reference number for this call is [xxx]. At the time i was unaware of the law…
ODI 10181201
Engine
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 30 mph the engine stalled and the vehicle lost all power. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection. Upon inspection it was determined the baffle under the oil cap broke off. As a result metal pieces went into the timing chain, causing the engine to seize. The engine was replaced. Updated 3/20/2006 - the consumer was able to locate a tsb which referenced this problem.…
ODI 10149983
Engine
5 months after purchase the service engine light came on. A dealer reset it and said it was the gas we used. Every year we go through the same thing when we purchase cheap (no-name brand) gas and had to be reset by a garage or dealer. Now we run a tank or two of better (name brand) gas and the light may go off. I know that this happens to other toyotas. *nm
ODI 10154365
Engine
The vehicle intermittently stalled without warning, but would restart within seconds. This occurred while driving at any speed or stopping. Sometimes the engine warning light flashed before the vehicle stalled. A diagnostic test was performed but no failure code was found. *ak *sc *jb
ODI 10053331