2005 Toyota RAV4 Consumer Discussions

Toyota RAV4 Transmission Troubles

Re: 2001-2005 RAV4 with ECM/Transmission problems [melody11]

Written by: abonaventura on Sep 04, 2009 03:56 PM

I used to love my RAV4 until it died with only 107,000 miles on it. I took meticulous care of it only to have the transmission fail due to the defective design that Toyota has been aware of for more than three years. This has been one of the most stressful experiences of my life. Toyota on the national and local levels has been awful to deal with. These cars are very dangerous; ... Read More...

Re: 2001-2005 RAV4 with ECM/Transmission problems [melody11]

Written by: wwest on Sep 02, 2009 10:34 AM

Does anyone know when, what year, the RAV4 went to DBW, E-throttle. That was the technique Toyota used in an attempt to fix this same problem, seemingly, with the RX330. Flawed transaxle design modifications incorporated in the early RX was migrated to other FWD vehicles within just a few years. Read More...

2001-2005 RAV4 with ECM/Transmission problems

Written by: melody11 on Aug 31, 2009 01:54 PM

Anyone who is or has experienced ECM and transmission problems on their 2001-2005 RAV4, please comment on this NY Times article: http://wheels.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/08/26/toyotas-reaction-to-transmission-woes- -draws-customers-ire/#comment-119465 And file a complaint with NHTSA: http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/ivoq/ Please make sure ... Read More...

Toyota RAV4 Battery and Electrical Problems

Re: 2005 Rav4 leaves me stranded [tidester]

Written by: tautos on Aug 05, 2009 00:14 PM

Never had any problems with my Toyota. Toyotas have few if any issues and most problems are caused by their owners (where they park it, leaves (environment-dirt clogging), abuse,etc.). Their nearly perfect cars. Perhaps its the gas you use. Read More...

Re: 2005 Rav4 leaves me stranded [rkljajic]

Written by: lizzie06 on Jun 03, 2009 04:57 AM

Hi Beth. Sounds like we both have experienced the same life threatening problems with our Toyotas! I also bought my vehicle brand new, I figured with a brand new vehicle...you would not have someone elses' problems...humph, not so in this case! I have the same lemon law in my state that you mentioned, since my car was at 37K when it started having the problems I mentioned. ... Read More...

Re: 2005 Rav4 leaves me stranded [lizzie06]

Written by: rkljajic on Jun 02, 2009 03:03 PM

Sorry to hear about your ongoing nightmare! I, too, had all this happen between 18 months and 36 months of ownership. And I purchased the Sequoia new! It turned out to be the cars electric harness; the dealer who finally found the problem said they were surprised it had ever run at all. I had the same things happening: driving 70 miles per hour and the engine would ... Read More...

2005 Rav4 leaves me stranded

Written by: lizzie06 on Jun 02, 2009 05:46 AM

Hello all. I am new to this forum, but so glad I found it, since I am learning from all of your posts. I bought my 2005 RAV4 brand new from Carmax, it was less costly as to opposed to buying at the local dealership in my area. It only has 37,000 miles on it and had not had a problem until recently. My car continues to leave me stranded! This has occurred 3x in May! Twice I was ... Read More...

Mazda CX-7 v Toyota RAV4 v Honda CR-V

Re: Toyota Rav4 V6, Mazda CX-7, Honda CR-V comparison [dmele426]

Written by: almatti on Jan 08, 2009 08:16 PM

I have a CRV EX-L 2007 too. A Very, very good car for it's intended purpose - a CUV with AWD. My wife loves it. We're in the same gneral area that you are - Westchester Co, NY. I definetely agree with you, It's a "chick" car, even Honda's literature will tell you that. It was designed specifically for women with young children - easy access, a "cute" look to it, etc. I too ... Read More...

'07 Rav4 side airbags blew up in my face with NO impact to car!

Re: '07 Rav4 side airbags blew up in my face with NO impact to car! [jondubus]

Written by: misterriggs on Nov 03, 2008 04:32 PM

I just had my side airbags deploy on their own today. I drive a 2005 Toyota Tundra pickup and I was going less than 10 mph when all of a sudden I heard a big bang like a gun going off next to my ear. Both side airbags deployed and the exact same thing that happened to you happened to me. I was knocked over and now I have trouble hearing out of my left ear. I don't understand how ... Read More...

Toyota RAV4 Accessories

Retractable cargo covers for 2005 RAV4?

Written by: pvsivakumar on Jun 17, 2008 03:55 PM

Hi Does anyone know where I can get some reasonably priced retractable (or not) cargo covers for my 2005 RAV4? We bought a used one last week and it did'nt come with one. The Toyota dealership says it sould cost about $725/- to get them ordered. Thanks PV Read More...