2004 Toyota RAV4 Automatic Transmission Problems
- 8
- 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 |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 3 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Automatic Transmission
I have a 2004 toyota rav4. The check engine light came on and after about 20 miles the car started shifting hard and finally wouldn't get in gear. Took it to the dealer, and they said the electronic control module (ecm) is at fault (error p0766- shift solenoid d stuck). They replaced the ecm but the problem persisted. The dealer told me the only way to fix the problem is to replace the transmission. I spoke to…
ODI 10386226
Automatic Transmission · Emission Control
2001 toyota rav 4. Consumer states problems with computer and transmission *tgw the consumer stated a few months after the vehicle was purchased, the check engine light illuminated. The consumer took the dealer to two dealers who gave him different stories as to what the problem was. He finally took the vehicle to his personal mechanic for the check engine light. And it was determined the oxygen sensor need to be…
ODI 10375808
Automatic Transmission
I drove my 2004 (6 1/2 year old) rav4 sport awd today as usual to work (16 miles). It has just short of 50,000 miles on it and is ready for the next oil change in more than 1000 miles. I have done the majority of maintenance at the dealership. I drove the car from my office at 169 and 62, on 62 then north on i35w to minneapolis and then on i94e to st. Paul. Soon after i got on i94 i noticed sudden failure to…
ODI 10372182
Automatic Transmission
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 toyota rav4. The contact stated that the vehicle jerked violently while the gears were changed and there was trouble accelerating. The failure occurred at any speed. The vehicle was taken to a local repair shop where the contact was informed that the transmission fluid was black; the fluid was replaced. The failure occurred intermittently. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000 and…
ODI 10372477
Automatic Transmission
2004 rav 4 automatic transmission began shifting very hard. I have researched the internet and there are many complaints on this same issue. Took it to aamco for testing. It is related to the computer module and caused internal damage to the transmission. *tr
ODI 10294531
Automatic Transmission
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 toyota rav 4. The vehicle would only drive normally when the engine was warm. While idling on top of a hill the vehicle would also roll backwards. The dealer has not diagnosed the failure. The current and failure mileages were 50,000.
ODI 10289267
Automatic Transmission
Was driving down the road and the transmission started making noises. It cracked real loud one time and i had no power. When i came to a red light and tried to go again it wouldn't take off. Took me [redacted] 55 miles to get my rav home. Contacted a garage that specializes in transmission. Was told they just received a notice from toyota that the computer chip in the transmission was failing but that i had to many…
ODI 10312853
Automatic Transmission
Transmission issues, not shifting properly all the time! Dealer tells me trans needs $3000.00 in repairs! *tr
ODI 10351985