2001 Toyota RAV4 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other RAV4 years
- About as many complaints as other years 12th of 31 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 309 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Toyota RAV4. That ranks 12th out of 31 RAV4 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (190 complaints, 61%), typically at around 103,690 miles. Complaints mention 18 crashes, 2 fires, 12 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 309owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 18complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 Toyota RAV4 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train problems | 190 | 61% | 103,690 | “control module” (12%) | $5,400 |
| Electrical System problems | 60 | 19% | 104,095 | “control module” (18%) | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 28 | 9% | 96,162 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 22 | 7% | 104,568 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 19 | 6% | 91,861 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 13 | 4% | 90,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 12 | 4% | 114,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 9 | 3% | 135,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 8 | 3% | 129,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 8 | 3% | 71,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 7 | 2% | 88,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 6 | 2% | 86,500 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 5 | 2% | 104,998 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 4 | 1% | 94,109 | — | — |
| Suspension | 4 | 1% | 150,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 3 | 1% | 260,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 1% | 144,551 | — | — |
| Tires | 3 | 1% | 41,050 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 0% | 260,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 | 0% | 103,400 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 Toyota RAV4 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2001 Toyota RAV4.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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)
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…
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
The straps that hold the gas tank up rotted out and off.
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…
Other Toyota RAV4 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 RAV4 | 89 | 3 |
| 2024 RAV4 | 176 | 3 |
| 2023 RAV4 | 158 | 3 |
| 2022 RAV4 | 149 | 1 |
| 2021 RAV4 | 387 | 1 |
| 2020 RAV4 | 635 | 6 |
| 2019 RAV4 | 879 | 7 |
| 2018 RAV4 | 332 | 3 |
| 2017 RAV4 | 307 | 3 |
| 2016 RAV4 | 240 | 3 |
| 2015 RAV4 | 305 | 4 |
| 2014 RAV4 | 197 | 4 |
| 2013 RAV4 | 257 | 2 |
| 2012 RAV4 | 260 | 5 |
| 2011 RAV4 | 287 | 11 |
| 2010 RAV4 | 400 | 14 |
| 2009 RAV4 | 327 | 15 |
| 2008 RAV4 | 575 | 14 |
| 2007 RAV4 | 1,004 | 14 |
| 2006 RAV4 | 705 | 11 |
| 2005 RAV4 | 141 | 5 |
| 2004 RAV4 | 154 | 2 |
| 2003 RAV4 | 315 | 0 |
| 2002 RAV4 | 527 | 0 |
| 2001 | 309 | 0 |
| 2000 RAV4 | 30 | 3 |
| 1999 RAV4 | 62 | 4 |
| 1998 RAV4 | 77 | 4 |
| 1997 RAV4 | 54 | 0 |
| 1996 RAV4 | 47 | 0 |
| 1995 RAV4 | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Toyota RAV4?
Owners most often report power train, electrical system, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 190 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Toyota RAV4?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2001 Toyota RAV4 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other RAV4 model years, the 2001 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.