2015 Toyota RAV4 Power Train Problems
- 7
- 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 7 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 3 |
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
| 60–100k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Power Train · Service Brakes
When first driving vehicle after sitting overnight, brakes squeak for the first ~5 minutes of use. When accelerating after starting car first thing after sitting overnight onto city street, car's transmission and rpm's skyrocket out of nowhere to 4,000 - 5,000when pulling onto street with 35 mph speed limit. When accelerating onto highway - usually in sport mode - car's rpm's go up like they should but transmission…
ODI 11268898
Power Train · Unknown Or Other
Whinning noise from rear of vehicle. Happens in all drive modes including neutral
ODI 11209907
Power Train · Unknown Or Other
The power stick shift moves to easily out of gear. It requires only a light depressing of the break to disengage it. On may 17 2019, i had been parked with the car on. I had dropped something on the floor and went to pick it up. My foot was lightly touching the break as i bent down. The break was depressed just enough to allow my shoulder or back to hit the stick shift and push it into reverse. Unbenounced to me, as…
Crash reported
ODI 11217264
Power Train
While car parked in my home driveway, wires under car chewed through by squirrels. Almost ruined the transmission. My double warranty does not cover, even though it was apparently a toyota factory choice to make the wire coatings attractive to rodents.
ODI 10955410
Power Train
The car is equipped with an automatic transmission. It rolls back on the slope when the brake is released. Rolling back continues until the brake is pressed again. This happens while the transmission is in "drive". It rolls back usually when the car is driven at the low speed with frequent turns. Irvine autonation toyota lead technician marco stated that it is normal for some cars with a certain transmission…
ODI 10811322
Power Train
New vehicle 625 miles. Does not seem to shift into the correct gear when attempting acceleration up hills or from parking lot to roadway ,or passing vehicles. Does not have adequate power, engine makes a straining sound . Was attempting to accelerate to drive up hills, pass other vehicles especially on hill. Santiam hiway oregon. Less power than little kia and pt cruiser which easily passed me. Dealer had me compare…
ODI 10781506
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 toyota rav4. The contact stated that his wife pulled into the driveway, pushed the ignition button; and applied the emergency brake; however, she forgot to shift the vehicle into the park position. Upon the contact's wife exiting the vehicle, it ran over her and crashed into another vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact's wife was injured and received medical attention. A…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10761620