2001 Toyota RAV4 Engine Problems
- 9
- 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.
Among these 9 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 6 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
My 2001 silver toyota rav 4 had a sudden unintended acceleration problem when i was decelerating to a complete stop at an already congested intersection with traffic lights. I was applying brake pressure from 20 mph, down to 15,10,5, down to 2 mph, coming to a complete stop, my rav 4 engine suddenly started to rev-up/race wildly and very loud in a matter of 3, or 4-5 seconds (the engine/rpm sounded similar one would…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 11185532
Electrical System · Engine · Unknown Or Other
THE CAR STARTED TO HAVE SHIFTING PROBLEMS.
ODI 10981299
Electrical System · Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
When i change gear or press accelerator to give gas, my car doesn't pick up race and doesn't shift the gear. It will do on its own. The engine light keeps coming turned on, even though thisngs have been replaced.
ODI 10824188
Engine · Power Train
I purchased my 2001 toyota rav4 in july 2012,. Now 2 years later and still owe a good amount on my car i am having the same issues with the ecm as the others. I called toyota and there is nothing they can do to assist people that are purchasing these cars that have not been taken care of. This issues i am dealing with include the transmission slipping and revving higher, or the loss of power when going from a…
ODI 10679047
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Power Train
I was driving along and came to a stop. When i started to go, my rav had no power, then it lurched and almost stopped. I had to nurse it-slowly accelerate-in order for it to move. Every time i stopped and started it did this. Once it made a noise like a hard shift from the rear of the car. I had to put my emergency flashers on to drive it safely, and drove to a transmission shop. In speaking with them, they said…
ODI 10632564
Electrical System · Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
While in cruise control on an incline my rav4 accelerates out of control so i have to apply the brake to get it out of cruise control. I had this on 2 rav4s, both 2001, one was 4wd and the other 2wd. Toyota tried to repeat the problem in the first vehicle by sending it home with a tech who drove to modesto. They could not repeat it...on my current car it does the same and toyotas best answer was not to use cruise…
ODI 10679074
Engine · Fuel System, Gasoline · Power Train
Ecm/transmission failure...called toyota..refused help..owned vehicle over 10 years...known defect that toyota has not addressed properly...need to replace ecm and transmission out of pocket because of their defective production. *tr
ODI 10533027
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
October 11, 2012. On or about october 8 2012 i began having hesitation and jumping into gear as i am driving my 2001 rav4. This happens mainly when accelerating from a stop sign/light. I am aware there has been a recall on many 2001 rav4 vehicles. I bought my rav4 from carmax in north attleboro mass on april 19 2012. So, i have not even had my vehicle for 5 months yet. On thursday october 11 2012 i took my rav4 back…
ODI 10479841
Engine · Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 toyota rav4. The contact stated that he heard noises coming from the tires when driving through curves. The contact inspected the vehicle and noticed that the front end of the vehicle, near the engine and wheels, started to rust. The vehicle had not been taken to the dealer. The failure and current mileages were 150,000. Updated 6/4/12 *cn the consumer stated the engine cradle rusted,…
ODI 10456838