2001 Toyota RAV4 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2001 Toyota RAV4 recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 2001 Toyota RAV4.

Most common 2001 Toyota RAV4 problems

Problem areas named in the 309 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Power Train	191
Electrical System	60
Engine And Engine Cooling	28
Vehicle Speed Control	23
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	21
Air Bags	13
Visibility	12
Unknown Or Other	12
Engine	9
Structure	8

What owners report

2024-01-30, Air Bags
My Rav4 is 23 years old and has 76K miles on it. Does it have Takata airbags? If so, I want them replaced. I plan on driving my car until I die and I don't want the airbags to take me out. Thank you, [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

2023-11-05, Fuel/Propulsion System
2001 Toyota Rav4 was sold at Auction, to a used car dealership. I purchased this car from the used car dealer on August 5, 2023. Unfortunately, the dealer tampered with the brakes. I witnessed their mechanic working on the rear brake system in person on August 4, 2023. The owner told me that because there was a noise coming from the rear, they were "fixing it". Upon buying this car and driving it to a gas station, filled it up, much to my horror, gas spilled out. The gas tank has a leak in it. Also, upon driving it home the engine warning light suddenly illuminated. I promptly brought it to a Toyota Dealership in Wooster, Ohio and requested a complete examination. I have their full

2021-03-07, Electrical System
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

2019-12-07, Suspension
THE STRAPS THAT HOLD THE GAS TANK UP ROTTED OUT AND OFF.

2019-03-09, Engine
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 SUDDENLY STARTED TO REV-UP/RACE WILDLY AND VERY LOUD IN A MATTER OF 3, OR 4-5 SECONDS (THE ENGINE/RPM SOUNDED SIMILAR ONE WOULD HEAR WHEN YOU WOULD BE ACCELERATING ENTERING A FREEWAY VIA THE ENTRANCE RAMP). MY RAV 4 SHOT FORWARD SO FAST LIKE IT WAS ON SOME ROCKET LAUNCHING PAD. MY FOOT WAS ON MY BRAKE PEDAL ALMOST TO THE CAR FLOOR AND I COULD NOT STOP THE CAR FROM MOVING INTO THE BACK - AND REAR ENDING

2001 Toyota RAV4 questions

Does the 2001 Toyota RAV4 have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2001 Toyota RAV4 at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 2001 Toyota RAV4?

Based on 309 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (191), Electrical System (60), Engine And Engine Cooling (28).

How do I check if a recall on my 2001 Toyota RAV4 has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.