One problem related to transmission gear slipping has been reported for the 1998 Toyota RAV4. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Toyota Rav4 2000 has a transmission problem. Transmission is making noises and acting strange. Problem presented first in highway 15 in connecticut, without any warning. Very dangerous without warning incident. No accident occurred, but very frightening. After incident transmission start slipping and making strange noises. The car is parked and I do not know what is the problem. I saw an article in the NY times indicating this site for recording complaints.