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..Subtitled, a very large piece of scrap metal. My 2001 Rav4, with just over 80K on it, just went belly-up. TWO days before the extended warranty expired (bought it Certified Used), the transmission started slipping, disabling the car 2 hours from home (on New Year's Eve, no less, try getting repair or a rental car on a holiday). The dealer it was towed to said they couldn't find anything wrong with it, put in 3/4 QT of tranny fluid, called it good. Now that it is out of warranty, it once again died on a trip, again 2 hours away from home. The dealer I had it towed to this time said it needs a new transmission, that'll be $3000, please. I'm currently in what I'll call "negotiations" with Toyota and the extended warranty company about who's going to pay for this, since I originally reported the problem prior to the warranty expiring. I'm wondering if anyone is aware of any other 2001 Rav4's with a similar problem. If you've come across this, please let me know- I may need more ammunition in my arsenal to effect a warranty repair. Thanks so much- Lisa |
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Replying to: lisadp (Feb 08, 2007 3:28 pm)
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Replying to: lisadp (Feb 08, 2007 3:28 pm)
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Replying to: ravmom (Feb 08, 2007 3:41 pm) |
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Replying to: wwest (Feb 08, 2007 3:50 pm) The first dealer said it was 3/4 QT low on transmission fluid. I've had it maintained meticulously, including a tranny fluid flush just a few months before that. The second dealer (the one where it is now) said there was metal in the pan and it needs a new tranny. Any thoughts about how that relates to what you shared on the Camry thread (in English for those of us who don't speak car?  Lisa
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Replying to: lisadp (Feb 11, 2007 9:01 am) Not that I harbor conspiracy theories about power flushes, you understand.
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Replying to: steve_ (Feb 11, 2007 9:41 am) Actually, neither of the dealers who have had the car for this problem is MY dealer- the car dies 2 hours away from home.  Lisa |
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| Several years ago, we took our '99 RAV4 in to Appleway Toyota's service department for service, and two days later it started making terrible transmission noises. Stopped in at the other dealership in town (Downtown Toyota), and they discovered that there was NO tranny fluid! Fortunately, they called Appleway about it, and Appleway agreed to pay for any necessary repairs. We are still driving it today, and haven't had any problems at all even though it has around 170,000 miles on it now. | |
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Replying to: lisadp (Feb 08, 2007 3:28 pm) I can't begin to express my relief, and although we have had enormous difficulty and distress over the break-downs, Toyota's willingness to honor their warranty restores my faith in the make. I was feeling badly about the thought of avoiding all Toyotas in the future, up till this tranny problem, I've been a huge fan. Let's hope all goes well with the repair and that there are at least another 100K in that car for us! Lisa 
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| have a 2004 nissan sentra ser4 SPECV. Transmission problems took to dealer and they say the the pen on the end of the rod that shifts gears broke due to jamming into gear, therefore gears are stuck between 1st and nuteral. They say due to operator misuse warranty will not cover this. They also said they can prove misuse. Any suggestions on this matter. My thought is how can they tell operator error and not wear and tear or poor workmanship? | |
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