2001 Toyota RAV4 Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 4%of 309 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 114,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2001 Toyota RAV4, 4% of the 309 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 114,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My 2001 RAV4 had been exhibiting a harsh shift when put in reverse,very poor acceleration from a stopped position,loss of power,unusual sounds and finally a p0758 trouble code. I have taken it to stonecrest Toyota 3 times and was told on 9/28/09 that the ECM needed to be replaced with no guarantee that the problem would be solved. Before taking the vehicle to the dealer, I've had a tune up,oil change,a new battery and a computerized engine diagnosis. …”
NHTSA complaint #10285623, filed 2009-09, 177,700 miles“Engine control module (ECM) first failed & was replaced 6/6/06. Ecm replaced 2nd time under open recall 10/25/07. Under enhanced warranty program, ECM & transmission replaced 3rd time after 3 month repair time 12/21/10. Vehicle traveled 300 miles when ECM & transmission failed again. Vehicle returned to dealership for 4th repair to ECM & transmission on 12/21/10. To date (2/22/11) vehicle is still at dealership awaiting parts to repair. Vehicle has been our of service approaching 5 months. We have no confidence Toyota can successfully repair vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #10383869, filed 2011-02, 84,717 miles“I have a 2001 Toyota rav 4 that chugs and since the changing of the catalytic convertor is getting between 12 and 14 mpg. It is going in to the Toyota dealership on 010504 for the 4th time. In nov. The check engine light came on and that is when they replaced the catalytic convertor and some sensors. Since the replacing of the items is when the gas mileage has decreased. The previous owner also had the chugging problem and was told they could not find anything.”
NHTSA complaint #10052375, filed 2004-01, 30,749 miles“On many occasions the vehicle wandered when the wind was blowing. The consumer stated that she nearly lost control of the vehicle due to the wind pushing the vehicle around. The dealer claimed that the vehicle was handling perfectly.”
NHTSA complaint #10059368, filed 2004-02, 17 miles“Aquired my 2001 Toyota RAV4 about 4 years ago. And now I am having the same issues with the ECM as the others. In fact my Toyota is currently in a automobile repair shop. After nearly 3 weeks the shop finally determined the ECM needs replacing and possibly transmission also. The repair shop informed me that Toyota issued a recall for the ECM but the recall has since expired. With this imformation I called Toyota motor corp and was told there is nothing they can do to assist people that are purchasing these cars that have not been taken care of. …”
NHTSA complaint #10907657, filed 2016-09Related service bulletins
- 10132721Jul 7, 2014TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE: July 7, 2014: This bulletin is now obsolete.
- 10022143Apr 26, 2007Techstream ecu flash reprogramming procedure.
Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 24 | 26% |
| 2024 | 49 | 28% |
| 2023 | 43 | 26% |
| 2022 | 37 | 25% |
| 2021 | 77 | 20% |
| 2020 | 122 | 19% |
| 2019 | 172 | 19% |
| 2018 | 71 | 21% |
| 2017 | 65 | 21% |
| 2016 | 33 | 14% |
| 2015 | 61 | 20% |
| 2014 | 45 | 23% |
| 2013 | 40 | 16% |
| 2012 | 28 | 11% |
| 2011 | 15 | 5% |
| 2010 | 38 | 10% |
| 2009 | 23 | 7% |
| 2008 | 29 | 5% |
| 2007 | 43 | 4% |
| 2006 | 27 | 4% |
| 2005 | 11 | 8% |
| 2004 | 9 | 6% |
| 2003 | 15 | 5% |
| 2002 | 23 | 4% |
| 2001 | 12 | 4% |
| 1999 | 2 | 3% |
| 1998 | 4 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2001 Toyota RAV4
190 complaintsElectrical system
60 complaintsEngine cooling
28 complaintsBrakes
24 complaintsVehicle speed control
22 complaintsAir bags
13 complaintsEngine
9 complaintsElectronic stability control
8 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsFuel system
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Toyota RAV4
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology