2001 Toyota RAV4Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 309 owner complaints about the 2001 Toyota RAV4, most often about the power train. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 30, 2024. Updated daily. Photo: No machine-readable author provided. Ilya p assumed (based on copyright claims)., Public domain.
Where the 2001 Toyota RAV4 has problems
309 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 190 | 2 |
| Electrical system | 60 | 2 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 28 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 22 | 3 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 19 | 3 |
| Air bags | 13 | 8 |
| Engine | 9 | 1 |
| Visibility | 8 | 0 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 8 | 2 |
| 12 other systems | 39 | 8 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2001 Toyota RAV4 recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
When do power train problems start?
104kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 173 power train complaints. 45% were reported before 100,000 miles.
What owners say repairs cost
Dollar amounts owners wrote in their complaints when describing a repair or a quote. These are not price estimates; a system is shown only when at least 8 owners mentioned a cost.
Power train
32 owners mentioned a cost$3,950median
Electrical system
8 owners mentioned a cost$1,518median
If a problem is covered by a recall, the dealer fixes it for free. Some manufacturers also reimburse owners who paid for a repair before a recall was announced.
2001 vs. every other RAV4 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the RAV4 median. How we score
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
2001 Toyota RAV4 safety ratings
2001 Toyota RAV4 4-DR. in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Rollover: 3 stars (0.0% risk)
- Stability control: No
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
What RAV4 owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
MY2001RAV4 WITH 125000 STARTED JUMPING INTO GEAR ALSO THE RPM REVS UP BUT VECHICLE LOSSES POWER VERY DANGEROUS ON HIGHWAY TRANSMISSION SLIPPING AND JERK INTO GEARS
MY 2001 SILVER TOYOTA RAV 4 HAD A SUDDEN UNINTENDED ACCELERATION PROBLEM WHEN I WAS DECELERATING TO A COMPLETE STOP AT AN ALREADY CONGESTED INTERSECTION WITH TRAFFIC LIGHTS. I WAS APPLYING BRAKE PRESSURE FROM 20 MPH, DOWN TO 15,10,5, DOWN TO 2 MPH, COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP, MY RAV 4 ENGINE…
MY RAV 4 2001 HAS ABOUT 140,000 MILES ON IT AND HAS DEVELOPED A SERIOUS PROBLEM. TO CLARIFY, A MASSIVE ACCELERATION PROBLEM IS OCCURRING WHEN I'VE BEEN DRIVING THE CAR FOR 15 TO 20 MINUTES, THEN SUDDENLY - WHILE I'M AT A STOP LIGHT, THE SUV'S ENGINE RACES WILDLY LOUD LIKE WHAT YOU HEAR AT THE INDY…
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