2002 Toyota RAV4 Automatic Transmission Problems

Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.

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February 19, 2004 · 31,500 miles
Automatic Transmission
On february 19, 2004, i took my 2002 toyota rav4 to the dealership for a problem that involved the vehicle unexpectedly surging forward. And failing to shift gears. I was told that the speed sensor was replaced and the vehicle was released to me. The problem continued that day and i returned the vehicle to the dealership on february 20, 2004. I was told that a part had to be ordered and that they would call me when…
ODI 10060895
October 6, 2003
Automatic Transmission
WHEN DRIVING UP A HILL VEHICLE BEGAN TO STALL. *AK
ODI 10042377
May 19, 2002 · 88,000 miles
Automatic Transmission
Toyota rav4 2002 transmission failure at 88,000 miles with a perfect maintenance. Since two days ago a problem with the transmission began. I search in the internet and toyota knew the problem since 2006 without telling the owners, now to fix the transmission could cost around 5,000 and its suppose to be the computer. *tr
ODI 10331842
April 19, 2002 · 89,900 miles
Automatic Transmission · Electrical System
Starting the end of april 2010 my 2002 toyota rav4 starting giving me problems with shifting gears and when i pressed the accelerator it didn't want to move and really sluggish and would jerk. I was afraid that someone would rear end me. I kept up all my maintenance on the vehicle. I had a transmission service done march 2008. The dealer said i needed a new transmission. My car has 90,000 miles. I had another…
ODI 10330280