2006 Toyota RAV4 Automatic Transmission Problems
- 20
- 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 20 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- automatic transmission · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 12 |
| 60–100k mi | 2 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Automatic Transmission
When starting up from a stop, the automatic transmission shifts properly from 1st to 2nd gears however when it shifts from 2nd to 3rd gear, it appears to momentarily go in to neutral where the engine wines out before quickly banging into third gear. Very harsh shifting. This appears to occur only after the transmission heats up after driving for about 30 minutes or longer. After this occurs, it will do this every…
ODI 10402001
Automatic Transmission
At approximately 60,000 miles i noticed when i backed up i heard a loud clunking noise in what seemed to be the rear. At approximately 62,000 miles i took it to my dealer and it was diagnosed as a "transaxle" problem. *tr
ODI 10324114
Automatic Transmission · Steering
2006 rav4 unsafe to drive!!! Le brun toyota, canadaigua, ny, made me pay to exchange lemon with only 150-200 miles 2 days after purchase, they made me pay an additional 7k to trade for the v-6 i have now, because of the transmission accelerated downhill, on both 4cyl and v-6, it still does it though not as severe, still scary at times. Recently,my steering went out on the exit ramp luckily and locked a few times, it…
ODI 10292247
Automatic Transmission
My 2006 rav4 sport that occasionally has problems with acceleration, this usually occurs right after starting the vehicle and can last up to 15 min into the drive. Occurs when accelerating from a stop, you press the gas pedal and receive a very slow response from the vehicle; almost as if trying to drive with the e brake on. Once you have reached 5-10mph it engages and goes, but until then it is very unsafe. This is…
ODI 10357483
Automatic Transmission · Electrical System
This is in reference to the electrical problem referenced recently. I have had the same experience of the car just not starting. I discovered that it is related to the stick shift. It looks like it is engaged. If you give it the tiniest jiggle it engages and the car will start. I don't know what the deal is, but planned to bring it up when i take car to be serviced next. *tr
ODI 10244690
Automatic Transmission · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 toyota rav4. On march 17, 2008, while coasting into a parking space with her foot on the brake, the engine revved and the vehicle accelerated at a high rate of speed and crashed into another vehicle. There were no warning signs prior to the failure. The vehicle had undergone regularly scheduled maintenance before the crash occurred. The weather was dry on the day of the crash. The vehicle…
Crash reported
ODI 10225586
Automatic Transmission · Engine And Engine Cooling
Details: the vehicle has frequent problems with acceleration when cold. Car has no power when trying to enter traffic. I will step on the gas, begin moving, then the engine will bog down and i will have no acceleration at all. I have taken this up to my dealer, and their explanation is that nothing is wrong. However, this problem can occur when ever it is cold. *jb
ODI 10205819
Automatic Transmission · Vehicle Speed Control
Our 2006 toyota rav4 has had issues on several occasions of either hesitating when the gas pedal is pressed or lunging forward when trying to slow down for traffic or a stop light. We have made several complaints to our dealer, but they keep saying nothing is wrong. We feel this car is unsafe/ reliable at this point. *jb
ODI 10203274
Automatic Transmission
Throttle lag when requesting immediate acceleration from either a stop or a t low speeds.
ODI 10199637
Automatic Transmission · Vehicle Speed Control
I was driving my 2006 toyota rav4 when i applied the brakes from about 25 mph to stop for traffic at a light. As i applied the brake the engine accelerated and i had to stand hard on the brake to keep from hitting the car in front of me. After a few seconds the engine speed came back to normal. At that time i double checked my foot position on the brake pedal and am confident that i was in no way contacting the…
ODI 10181057
Automatic Transmission
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 toyota rav4. The drivetrain in the transmission makes a whining sound. The dealer replaced the transmission. A regional engineer recently stated that the noise was typical of a 2006 rav4 and there was nothing to repair. The noise began while driving 40 mph hour and is currently ongoing while driving between 30 to 55 mph. The engineer also stated that the sound of the transmission is…
ODI 10219462
Automatic Transmission
On several occasions there is a severe hesitation when pressing on the accelerator. This is most notable when accelerating from a stop or a near stop. I thought it was just the a/c being on or in my head, but i have ruled out the a/c, and sometimes it will work wonderfully one night and the next morning, the throttle response is very sluggish. Sometimes seems to bog down if you give it more gas and then you have to…
ODI 10168429
Automatic Transmission
I have the 2006 toyota rav4 base model with an automatic transmission. I have noticed that the transmission is very sluggish to respond to braking, such that the engine sometimes continues to rev forward for a second or two even after the brake pedal is depressed. This leads to excessive braking distances. I believe this problem is the cause of an automobile accident that we suffered on 8/5/06. In dense highway…
Crash reported
ODI 10175890
Automatic Transmission
Serious hesitation problem in my 2006 toyota rav4. I've reported to toyota, but they indicate it's normal. Problem has happened seriously 3-4 times. When slowing to a near stop or from a stop, accelerating, i get nothing when i push on accelerator. This is beyond hesitation. The first 2 times i panicked since i was merging in traffic, floored the pedal and after perhaps 1/2 to 1 second (might not sound long, but…
ODI 10164159
Accelerator Pedal · Automatic Transmission
Hesitation problem - '06 rav4 i4 sport model when trying to overtake, when pressing the pedal harder, engine didn't respond right away. *jb
ODI 10162201
Automatic Transmission
I have a new 2006 toyota rav4 with automatic transmission and, in the first 2000 miles, it has failed to shift correctly on 3 separate occasions. This has created dangerous situations when merging in traffic. Specifically, when i step on the gas pedal, the rpms shoot above 4-5k but there is no accompanied increase in speed. Given the repeated postings on edmunds.com about these problems, it does not appear to be an…
ODI 10160260
Automatic Transmission
A 2006 toyota rav4 v6 limited 4x2. Problem: automatic transmission defect? Sometimes when i step on accelerator there's lag time before car shifts and gets going. Also there's an ongoing (month or so) droning noise. I took car to toyota dealer 6/15/06. Service writer and 2 techs heard droning noise while i was there. With the car. I asked to bring the car in the following saturday as i work during the week, but they…
ODI 10161259
Automatic Transmission
Dt*: the vehicle had an acceleration lag issue causing the transmission to not switch gears in a timely manner. The service dealer could not duplicate the problem.
ODI 10170788
Automatic Transmission
My rav4 "lags" or "hesitates" when i try to accelerate in order to get up to speed-especially when i am trying to merge into oncoming traffic. I have been told by technicians that others are experiencing the same problem and that there is no "fix" for this problem. *nm
ODI 10168218
Automatic Transmission
Purchased rav in 1/2006 and have had many acceleration issues with this car. From a slow/start or stop/start, i have experienced the car hesitate on acceleration. This occurrence is all the time, creating a very unsafe situation. Have complained to the dealer several times about this issue and was told that it was a safety mechanism to prevent "hard" shifting in the transmission. This situation still occurs several…
ODI 10206429