2001 Toyota RAV4 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
418 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2001 Toyota RAV4, alongside 0 recall campaigns and 0 defect investigations. It scores 32/100 on the trouble index — a middle-of-the-pack year for this model. Transmission & drivetrain leads the reports, typically around 104,500 miles.
Typical
Where 2001 sits among all RAV4 years
What owners report
“Toyota rav4 2001 model - standard transmission that failed at about 74,000 miles.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2001 RAV4
“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”— owner report to NHTSA, 2001 RAV4
“Consumer states that while driving at any speed the engine light comes on and will stay on the remainder of the time the vehicle is being operated. Dealer notified. Ts”— owner report to NHTSA, 2001 RAV4
“Front brakes squeal when coming to a stop on a constant basis, windshield rattles at low temps less than 60 degress, rear suspension creaks when accelerating after stop”— owner report to NHTSA, 2001 RAV4
Mileage when trouble shows up
Among the 305 reports that include an odometer reading, problems most often appear around 105,431 miles. Half of those reports fall between 83,150 and 129,493 miles — a useful range to weigh against the mileage of the exact car you're looking at.
Recalls
No recall campaigns on file for the 2001 Toyota RAV4.
Complaint history for this model year
When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.
Questions buyers ask
Is the 2001 Toyota RAV4 reliable?
The 2001 Toyota RAV4 drew 418 complaints in federal safety records — a middle-of-the-pack year for this model. Its trouble index is 32/100, scored against the model's worst year (2007).
What are the most common 2001 Toyota RAV4 problems?
The top reported problems for the 2001 Toyota RAV4 are transmission & drivetrain (191 complaints), electrical (61), and engine (37).
At what mileage do 2001 Toyota RAV4 problems show up?
Owners most often report 2001 Toyota RAV4 problems around 105,431 miles. Half of all reports that include an odometer reading fall between 83,150 and 129,493 miles.
Does the 2001 Toyota RAV4 have recalls?
No recall campaigns are on file for the 2001 Toyota RAV4. Recalls can be issued at any time, so check the VIN before buying.
Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.