Power Train Related Problems of the 2014 Toyota RAV4

Table 1 shows three common power train related problems of the 2014 Toyota RAV4. The number one most common problem is related to the power train (14 problems). The second most common problem is related to the automatic transmission torque converter (three problems).

Table 1. Power Train related problems of Toyota RAV4


Recently reported Power Train problems of the 2014 Toyota RAV4

The Power Train problem

2014 Toyota Rav4 awd xle purchased June 2025. Multiple pre-existing safety defects confirmed by dealership personnel were never disclosed at time of sale. Power train: torque converter failure — vibration documented at pre-sale inspection, never disclosed or diagnosed.   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission Torque Converter problem

Vehicle shudders at between 20-40 mph when shifting between gears, up and down, loses power briefly, believe it is a torque converter issue   Read details...

The Driveshaft problem

When I first bought this used car with around 90000 miles it started vibrating which led to discovering drive shaft replacement. One year later it needs another drive shaft at 118000. Doesnt get driven much in winter.   Read details...


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RAV4 Service Bulletins
RAV4 Safety Recalls
RAV4 Defect Investigations