Table 1 shows twelve common engine and engine cooling related problems of the 2001 Toyota RAV4. The number one most common problem is related to the engine and engine cooling (twelve problems). The second most common problem is related to the check engine light on (nine problems).
The car started to have shifting problems. Read details...
Just purchased this vehicle in September of 2013 with only 95,000 miles. Two days after purchase, the check engine light came on. Dealer said it was the catalytic converter. So it was replaced at a cost of over $600. Then two days later, the check engine light came back on. Read details...
Toyota 2001 Rav4: check engine light has been on since at least August, 2004 (documented). Toyota claimed to fix per a recall notice. From February 2002 to date, there has been intermittent groaning beneath car, whining in first gear, and what felt like clunking. Read details...