2014 Toyota RAV4: Transmission slipping
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2014 RAV4 report: transmission slipping. CarComplaints.com lists 3 owner complaints, average mileage 53,650 miles.
NHTSA has 25 owner complaints for the 2014 RAV4 in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11730513 (filed 04/11/2026): “Update to prior complaint — filed april 2, 2026. vin: [xxx] . 2014 toyota rav4 awd xle. team toyota langhorne, 746 e lincoln hwy, langhorne pa 19047. vehicle remains out of service — 53 days as of april 10, 2026. second replacement vehicle — april 4-5, 2026: d…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11728692 (filed 04/02/2026): “2014 toyota rav4 awd xle purchased june 2025. multiple pre-existing safety defects confirmed by dealership personnel were never disclosed at time of sale. power train: torque converter failure — vibration documented at pre-sale inspection, never disclosed or d…”
Likely causes
Sources do not establish a single root cause; diagnosis is needed. Owner-reported fixes are listed below.
Fix, in plain English
Most common owner-reported solutions on CarComplaints.com: replace transmission (2 reports) replace the torque converter (1 reports). Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
DIY difficulty: Pro
Diagnosis needs a scan tool; repair or replacement needs a lift, transmission jack and the manufacturer's fluid fill/relearn procedure. (Our assessment.)
Cost
CarComplaints.com owners report a typical repair cost of about $5,160 (owner-reported average, not a quote).
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