Automatic Transmission problems of the 2004 Toyota RAV4

2001 Toyota rav 4. Consumer states problems with computer and transmission the consumer stated a few months after the vehicle was purchased, the check engine light illuminated. The consumer took the dealer to two dealers who gave him different stories as to what the problem was. He finally took the vehicle to his personal mechanic for the check engine light. And it was determined the oxygen sensor need to be replaced. Also, the transmission would slow down in first gear and then activate hard in second gear. The consumer was informed a letter was mailed regarding problems with the transmission. However, the consumer stated he never received a letter and the vehicle was serviced several times at the dealer and no one mentioned it.

The contact owns a 2004 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated that the vehicle jerked violently while the gears were changed and there was trouble accelerating. The failure occurred at any speed. The vehicle was taken to a local repair shop where the contact was informed that the transmission fluid was black; the fluid was replaced. The failure occurred intermittently. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000 and the current mileage was 62,600.

2004 rav 4 automatic transmission began shifting very hard. I have researched the internet and there are many complaints on this same issue. Took it to aamco for testing. It is related to the computer module and caused internal damage to the transmission.

The contact owns a 2004 Toyota rav 4. The vehicle would only drive normally when the engine was warm. While idling on top of a hill the vehicle would also roll backwards. The dealer has not diagnosed the failure. The current and failure mileages were 50,000.

Transmission issues, not shifting properly all the time! dealer tells me trans needs $3000. 00 in repairs!.