Engine problems of the 2002 Toyota RAV4

Three problems related to engine have been reported for the 2002 Toyota RAV4. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2002 Toyota RAV4 based on all problems reported for the 2002 RAV4.

1 Engine problem

Failure Date: 07/06/2010

I was entering the highway and my car would not accelerate. . . Was almost killed and had to drive in emergency land before building up speed. . . . . The problem is the ecm in my 2002 Toyota Rav4 failed.

2 Engine problem

Failure Date: 03/14/2010

The contact owns a 2002 Toyota Rav4. On March 14, 2010, the contact was driving at approximately 20-25 mph when she depressed the accelerator pedal and the engine suddenly began to rev. The vehicle would also not shift into gear. She noticed the problem started to occur on an intermittent basis following the initial failure. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership where she was informed that the electronic control module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired at that time. The failure mileage was 73,747. The current mileage was approximately 73,800.

3 Engine problem

Failure Date: 06/15/2008

The contact owns a 2002 Toyota Rav4. While driving approximately 55 mph and depressing the accelerator pedal, the speed reduced. The vehicle began jerking and hesitating without warning. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and they stated that the engine control module failed. The vehicle is currently being repaired. The failure and current mileages were 141,000.




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