2004 Toyota RAV4 transmission problems
The 2004 Toyota RAV4 has 23 transmission complaints filed with NHTSA — 13% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.
23
Transmission complaints
13%
Share of year
2
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Transmission complaints by year
What owners report
“I WAS STARTING TO MAKE A K-TURN IN A PARKING LOT. I PUT ON THE BRAKES TO SHIFT INTO REVERSE. I MOVED BACK IN REVERSE A LITTLE BIT. THEN I STOPPED THE CAR AND PUT IT IN DRIVE, WHEN THE CAR SUDDENLY LURCHED FORWARD OUT OF MY CONTROL CRASHING INTO A GARBAGE DUMPSTER, FRIGHTENING ME AND DAMAGING MY…”
Common questions
How many transmission complaints does the 2004 Toyota RAV4 have?
NHTSA has 23 complaints about the 2004 Toyota RAV4 transmission — 13% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.