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katie, 01/10/2010
2002 Toyota RAV4 4WD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
12 of 16 people found this review helpful
I bought my 2002 Rav4 as a certified used car from a Toyota dealership 3.5 years ago. In the first few months I took it in several times for minor bits here and there, no big deal. In the last year I have had to have the window edges re-wrapped due to premature? rusting (500.00) a new speed sensor (500.00), and found out the drivers side door was missing over 10 screws and that was why the lock mechanism was able to be pulled out and back window could not be rolled down. Now I find out the transmission computer is broken, and the transmission is probably ruined to the tune of 5,000.00, which after reading reports online is very common. Really disappointed, I thought this car would last.
ECM Killed the transmission
Rav4 the junk heap, 03/09/2010
2002 Toyota RAV4 2WD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
A week ago I would've rated this car a 4 out of 5 stars. Yesterday driving home the transmission went out. I lost the Drive gears and made it home in Low 2nd. Went online and discovered it is a common problem with 2001-05 Rav4s and is actually caused by a bad ECM (Engine Control Module). I called the dealership in the morning and they said it would be nearly $5,000 to replace the ECM and transmission. This is really bad for a Toyota with only 72,000 miles. Found out later that I'm covered by a 'Federal Emissions Warranty' mandated by the government. Called Toyota back and yes, I am covered after all, but only for the ECM and not the transmission. How ridiculous is that?
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Marcus/markmils, 12/31/2002
2002 Toyota RAV4 4WD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
I was skeptical about buying an SUV because I don't want to like SUV's. I think full size SUV's should serve more of a practical purpose instead of just burning fuel (towing or hauling loads). I also was concerned about the high ride height and resulting safety. Well the ute class of SUV's are practical and fun to drive and don't burn a lot of fuel. The RAV4 can be a daily commuter without giving away ride comfort. I hate to say it but I rather like the RAV4 and I've been a long time car owner. Good thing to be open minded!
ECM Died at 105M
saddened customer, 06/24/2010
2002 Toyota RAV4 2WD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
I originally posted at Edmunds how I loved, loved, LOVED my Rav4 at time of purchase back in 2002. However, car started jerking last week, couldn't accelerate, so towed it to dealer, went online, and discovered the brain/transmission problem! Paid over $1300 to replace the brain, and have no faith in my car anymore. Dealer couldn't guarantee it won't start lurching again, so it's time to switch from Toyota, sadly. A company that doesn't stand behind a problem that it knows exists at least when I trade it in, I can show I paid to 'fix' the ECM, but I pray the car just gets retired rather than potentially hurting another soul!
2002 Toyota RAV4
MANISH PATEL, 02/16/2017
2002 Toyota RAV4 4WD 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Excellent Reliable SUV
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- Comfort
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- Value