2004 Toyota RAV4 Power Train Problems
- 10
- 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 10 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 4 |
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
| 60–100k mi | 2 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota rav4. While driving at any speed and when the gear shifter was placed into the drive position, the vehicle hesitated and all of the instrument panel indicators illuminated, along with "take the vehicle for service" message appeared. The vehicle was driven to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The transmission was replaced, but the failure…
ODI 10945036
Power Train · Traction Control System · Vehicle Speed Control
The vsc/trac light came on while driving. Also transmission started acting funny. From a stop sign it would hesitate and then start with a jerk. While driving at a constant speed the rpms would go up and down. I took it to an auto parts store to have them read the error code. They said it was a solenoid problem within the transmission. I took it to a transmission shop and they checked it out and ordered a…
ODI 10947127
Power Train
The power of the car is in trouble at start, jumps like is locked, or lose power, than, when i give gas is running ok in the street or ighway, till stop and renew running the car.every time that i stop is the problem. The profetional mechanis look at it, and he say the transmition (selenoid) is not working.
ODI 10853656
Power Train
As my family and i were leaving my house to go to the coast, my 2004 toyota rav4 suddenly, without any prior warning or indication, jerked and sputtered and felt as if it were downshifting, as if the transmission were slipping or not engaging or maintaining gear. Upon taking it to the dealership, i was told that the diagnostic revealed that the transmission had to be replaced. I was also informed that toyota would…
ODI 10749108
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota rav4. While driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle accelerated independently without warning. After stopping, the vehicle jerked forward. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 39,000.
ODI 10730517
Power Train
I have a 2004 toyota rav4. The check engine light and vsc light came on while driving at 30 mph. Noticed that as i continued to drive home at approximately 65 mph, the car was not shifting into overdrive and the rpm's were very high. Took it to the dealer, and they said the code showed that the solenoid was bad. The part was replaced at a cost of $750. Then told that did not correct the problem, needed a new…
ODI 10461684
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 toyota rav 4. The contact stated that while driving 40 mph, the vehicle shifted from fourth gear to neutral independently. The failure recurred the following day. The manufacturer was notified and the contact was advised that there were complaints on the vehicle and provided no further assistance. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who replaced the transmission. The failure and the…
ODI 10458320
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
2004 rav4. Accelerator has become erratic in the last 3 months. Car will leap ahead with virtually no pressure on pedal. Only does it occasionally. Pedal is mounted quite high, above the brake pedal, and cannot contact floor mats. While pulling into a right angle parking spot at low speed and with foot on brake, vehicle suddenly surged ahead. I was only 5 feet from a brick wall and could not respond quickly enough…
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10293534
Power Train
Vehicle was not shifting properly on the highway. The rpms were above 3000. Had to slow down to 50 -55 miles per hour and remain in the slow lane. Rest of the traffic was traveling at 65 mph.
ODI 10380246
Body · Power Train
I was starting to make a k-turn in a parking lot. I put on the brakes to shift into reverse. I moved back in reverse a little bit. Then i stopped the car and put it in drive, when the car suddenly lurched forward out of my control crashing into a garbage dumpster, frightening me and damaging my vehicle severely. I am certain i did not give the car any gas to make it go forward and cause that accident. I feel very…
Crash reported
ODI 10510953