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View and Download Toyota RAV4 2000 operating manual online. RAV4 2000 Automobile pdf manual download. Jul 26, 2010 If you own a Toyota Rav4 from 2001 through 2005 with automatic transmission and you are experiencing problems with the transmission, like harsh shifting, loss of power, launching on third gear and/or slamming into gear when it is put in reverse, then you should know that those problems are caused by a defective engine control module (Engine Computer, ECM. May 01, 2008 I have an odd problem with my 97 Rav4. It has 144k miles on it and is in good shape mechanically. It's a 4-door, 4WD if that's relevant at all. It's very difficult to get it into 3rd gear shifting up from 2nd. If I go from 4th to 3rd on a downshift it goes in like butter.

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2002 Toyota RAV4 (Page 1 of 7)

This problem may be covered under warranty. Ask your Toyota dealer.

CarComplaints.com Notes: If you're looking for a vehicle with one of the most complained about transmission on the road, look no further than the 2001-2003 Toyota RAV4.

In 2001 Toyota completely redesigned the popular SUV. While some enjoyed the new look, they did not enjoy the harsh shifting, jumping from gear-to-gear and eventual transmission failure that cost owners well over $3,000 to fix. The problem stems from a malfunctioning Electronic Control Module (ECM).

Consumer outrage coupled with pressure from different agencies led Toyota to extend the warranty nationwide back in 2010. The previous power train warranty only covered 5 years/60,000 miles, while the extended warranty now covers the transmission and ECM for 10 years/150,000 miles. Toyota also pledged to reimburse any owners who had previously paid for repairs, if they had 'proper proof'. Good luck collecting on that one.

Typical Repair Cost:: $2,250
Average Mileage:: 97,400 miles
Total Complaints:: 137 complaints

Most Common Solutions:

not sure (56 reports)
rebuild the transmission, replace ECM (41 reports)
replace ecm (18 reports)
rebuild the transmission (12 reports)
replace computer engine (6 reports)
re flash computer (3 reports)

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Toyota Extends Warranty on Troubled 2001-3 RAV4 - Toyota is extending the warranty on automatic transmissions and electronic control modules on almost one quarter of a million 2001-2003 RAV4s and offering to reimburse owners who had already paid for repairs.

2002 Toyota RAV4 Owner Comments (Page 1 of 7)

problem #137

RAV4

Automatic transmission
86,992 miles

did not expect from toyota to have transmission run out at low mileage.

- Henry S., VICTORIA, BC, Canada

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problem #136

RAV4 L

Manual transmission
140,354 miles

We bought this 2002 RAV4 in June 0f 2013. It was used and only had 97,000 miles on it It is the L model with a manual transmission and sun roof. Oh boy, I thought. My experience with Toyotas 'was' excellent. I drove the 22R trucks for years and they were awesome. Anyway, this car has been a disaster. It never shifted right and had to finally put a new clutch in at 140,000. (It should have been done at around

115,000, but I lived with it as long as I could.)

Horribly costly and terribly disappointing

- Lynne C., Paradise, CA, US

problem # Problem

135

RAV4 L 2.5L

Automatic transmission
147,000 miles

don't know why Toyota does not want to pay for it. That's all

- avelarde97, Rio Rico, AZ, US

problem #134

RAV4 Sports 4.0L

Automatic transmission
76,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

i like my toyota never had a problem until my transmission started going from first to third gear and clunking when put in reverse. my next all wheel drive will not be a toyota now its in the repair shop i am waiting for the ecm that i sent out to be repaired. i hope when i get it back it solves the problem

- cavar, Iron River, MI, US

problem #133

RAV4 4 cyl

Automatic transmission
210,928 miles

Ford vcm ii software download full. I'm so pissed off. After this started happening, I find out that Toyota has known about these problems for quite awhile and they are still on the road unfixed. I know that buying a used car you always take the risk of there being some problems, but a problem like this that can cause serious accidents and serious damage to your wallet should be taken care of by car dealerships before they are put back out on the road.

- Michael L., Bremen, OH, US

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problem #132

RAV4

Automatic transmission
90,000 miles

Just purchased the vehicle 'as is' and the transmission is shot. After almost a year of dealing with it, I now have to pay $1800 to get it fixed.

- Judy F., Pensacola, FL, US

problem #131

RAV4 Cruiser 2

Automatic transmission
68,351 miles

Same as everyone! 2002 Rav 4, ECU failed, transmission got cooked, car lost power on the freeway and dropped speed rapidly before revving like crazy and jolting forward. Toyota totally uninterested, even had the nerve to stay 'Toyota is unaware of any problems with the 2002 Rav 4 ECU'

- chris012, Brooklyn, Australia

problem #130

RAV4

Automatic transmission
92,000 miles

I just bought a used Rav 4 and I already will have to go to a transmission shop. The car stays in 1st gear unreasonably long when you first start off in the morning. After it warms up, it doesn't continue, but I know it will cause damage if it is not fixed

I am sorry that I didn't see all the prior posts about this Rav 4 problem before I bought the vehicle. Very unhappy !!

- George A., Toms River, NJ, US

problem #129

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