Transmission does not work prior to 60,000 miles
2015 Toyota RAV4 transmission complaints
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Transmission shudder between approximately 25-40 mph. Toyota had a recall on some of the 2013-2015 RAV4 for this problem by the vin number.
Light acceleration causes car to jerk and stutter while increasing speed
The contact owns a 2015 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated while driving approximately 25-50 MPH, the vehicle was vibrating. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact was able to continue to drive the vehicle. Additionally, the contact stated that the failure mainly occurred while depressing the accelerator pedal. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed and determined that the torque converter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was then taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the torque converter needed to be replaced. The dealer informed the contact that the vehicle could not be repaired under an unknown extended warranty for the torque converter as the VIN was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and advised as the dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000.
Our Torque convertor went in our RAV4. There is a warranty bulletin on this issue for our make/year and our vehicle fell within the years and mileage needed to be covered by this warranty but when we asked Toyota to repair it under the warranty they told us that our VIN was not on the list for free repair. We recently had our local certified mechanic replace the torque convertor out of fear if we waited for VIN to show up on list further damage would be done. We sent a certified letter to Toyota Corp along with our invoice for repair and asked if they would reconsider and cover us under warranty and the answer is no. The reason for this complaint is to document the fact that we had faulty parts and even though the vehicle met all the guidelines needed for free repair, we were still denied. The warranty bulletin is #POL17-06 this covers models 2013-2015 up to 150,000 miles. We own a 2015 with 89,000 miles. We have logged a complaint with the Federal Trade Commissioner as well as THE Better Business Burea. Thank you for your time.
Pulling into parking space the engine started to rev. Put car in reverse and car was put in hish speed reverse causing car to hit another vehicle.
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 toyota rav4. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact took the vehicle to toyota of somerset (4195 s hwy 27, somerset, ky 42501) and gambrel toyota(311 w cumberland gap pkwy, corbin, ky 40701), however, the mechanics were unable to duplicate the failure. The manufacturer had not been notified of the failure. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was 23,000.
Hesitates between first and second gear like going into nuetral for about 3 / 5 seconds before shifting back to first. The car can be at a stop upon starting it hesitates, or when in motion and going to pass it hesitates, on city streets, highways and turning. We have returned to the toyota dealer 4 times and they drove the car and stated nothing wrong. The fourth time in I drove the car with a mechanic and he witness the hesitation, then they checked the car and said nothing wrong with it. In researching on line we found complaints going back to 2006 and nothing being done. Why is toyota getting away with this. We know it doesn't happen to all toyota's as we had a 2008 and it was perfect. We have almost been hit from behind numerous times and scary when pulling out to pass, you never know if the car will take off. Car was bought used with 35000 miles on it in june of 2018 and certified nothing wrong with it.
When first driving vehicle after sitting overnight, brakes squeak for the first ~5 minutes of use. When accelerating after starting car first thing after sitting overnight onto city street, car's transmission and RPM's skyrocket out of nowhere to 4,000 - 5,000when pulling onto street with 35 MPH speed limit. When accelerating onto highway - usually in sport mode - car's RPM's go up like they should but transmission does not down shift properly and seems to get stuck at 3,000 - 4,000 rpms. Car only has 88,000 miles on it and transmission should not be slipping already.
The power stick shift moves to easily out of gear. It requires only a light depressing of the break to disengage it. On may 17 2019, I had been parked with the car on. I had dropped something on the floor and went to pick it up. My foot was lightly touching the break as I bent down. The break was depressed just enough to allow my shoulder or back to hit the stick shift and push it into reverse. Unbenounced to me, as I was still bending over to pick something up, the car was pushed into reverse and moved backwards into two cars behind me. This could have been a really tragic situation had someone been behind me in the parking lot. Or worse, if I had a child in the car and I had gotten out to get something from the trunk and the child jumped into the drivers seat. I am not very tall, and so a child could easily depress the brake just enough to release the stick shift and could have run me over. There should be a secondary release button on all stick shifts or the brake peddle should need to be depressed all the way. This incident damaged three cars. And while not my fault as it was a defect or saftey issue with the car, my insurance has now been dinged for it. I have reported it to toyota but they do not seem to care.
Whinning noise from rear of vehicle. Happens in all drive modes including neutral
While car parked in my home driveway, wires under car chewed through by squirrels. Almost ruined the transmission. My double warranty does not cover, even though it was apparently a toyota factory choice to make the wire coatings attractive to rodents.
The car is equipped with an automatic transmission. It rolls back on the slope when the brake is released. Rolling back continues until the brake is pressed again. This happens while the transmission is in "drive". It rolls back usually when the car is driven at the low speed with frequent turns. Irvine autonation toyota lead technician marco stated that it is normal for some cars with a certain transmission (760ae?). He demonstrated with another rav4. That car rolled back also until the brake is pressed while the transmission was in "drive". Problem is it doesn't roll back always. I expect the car would not roll back while it's in "drive". It would hit the car behind if I don't press the brake fast enough or press the gas pedal fast enough. It acts like a manual transmission rather than an automatic transmission. If I don't have fast reaction, driving in a hilly area would be dangerous.
New vehicle 625 miles. Does not seem to shift into the correct gear when attempting acceleration up hills or from parking lot to roadway ,or passing vehicles. Does not have adequate power, engine makes a straining sound . Was attempting to accelerate to drive up hills, pass other vehicles especially on hill. Santiam hiway oregon. Less power than little kia and pt cruiser which easily passed me. Dealer had me compare it to a similar model on their lot, noticeable difference, lot vehicle did not have the problem. I have owned toyotas since 1984 and have a rav 4 2010 so I know this car is not accelerating properly
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 toyota rav4. The contact stated that his wife pulled into the driveway, pushed the ignition button; and applied the emergency brake; however, she forgot to shift the vehicle into the park position. Upon the contact's wife exiting the vehicle, it ran over her and crashed into another vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact's wife was injured and received medical attention. A police report was not filed. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 85.
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