Power Train Related Problems of the 2003 Toyota RAV4

Table 1 shows 14 common power train related problems of the 2003 Toyota RAV4. The number one most common problem is related to the power train (68 problems). The second most common problem is related to the automatic transmission (65 problems).


Recently reported Power Train problems of the 2003 Toyota RAV4

The Power Train problem

The contact owns a 2003 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 mph, or at any speed, the vehicle would slip out of what ever gear it was in. The contact stated he would depress the accelerator and the vehicle would only rev and then it would jolt into gear.   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission problem

Vehicle started to begin off takeoff really slow and hesitant, and then shift really hard with a jerking motion into second. Not safe for taking off with traffic or crossing intersections. Very scary to operate. Could ruin transmission, shafts, and other parts.   Read details...

The Transmission Failure problem

The contact owns a 2003 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds the vehicle was difficult to shift gears and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed it and stated that the transmission had failed and   Read details...


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