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2013 Toyota RAV4 Powertrain Problems

Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2013 Toyota RAV4 has 28 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2013 Toyota RAV4

Electrical
66
Other
43
Powertrain
28
Structure
23
Engine
17
Brakes
16
Airbags
12
Visibility
11
Steering
11
Speed Control
11
Tires
4
Seat Belts
3

28

Complaints

0

Recalls

1

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 11, 2026

All Powertrain Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jan 22, 2025POWER TRAINThe vehicle shudders significantly when accelerating/cruising between 35-45 mph. The shudder starte...
Apr 17, 2024POWER TRAINMy 2013 RAV4 has been experiencing shuddering and vibrations at low speeds. Turns out it is the torq...
Aug 3, 2023POWER TRAINThe contact owns a 2013 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, ...
Jan 5, 2023POWER TRAINI was experiencing shuddering when I was lightly accelerating 20-50 mph. The dealer's service depart...
Jan 14, 2022POWER TRAINThe car when driving around 30 to 45 mph starts shuddering. Looks apparently it's the torque convert...
Nov 22, 2021POWER TRAINThe contact owns a 2013 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated while his wife was driving 30 MPH, the vehic...
Nov 22, 2021POWER TRAIN11443340 FILE number please add this commentary. Toyota provided and extended warranty for this vehi...
Sep 30, 2021POWER TRAINWhile driving the vehicle it experiences an intermittent shutter in the drive train. On flat roads ...
Jun 1, 2021POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINENote: This is a fully electric vehicle. It was made by Toyota, but the drive train (electric motor, ...
Aug 14, 2020POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMDRIVING MY 2013 TOYOTA RAV4EV WHEN THE VEHICLE SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL AND WOULD NOT SHIFT BACK TO DRI...
Feb 21, 2020POWER TRAINTRANSMISSION IS NOT WORKING CORRECTLY. IT SHAKES A LOT WHILE DRIVING I TOOK IT TO THE MECHANIC AND ...
May 6, 2019POWER TRAINMY CAR IS ONLY 70,000 MILES AND FROM THE PAST I AM EXPERIENCING MISSED MISFIRE OF MY TRANSMISSION FR...
Apr 1, 2019POWER TRAINTRANSMISSION HESITATES 2 TO 3 SECONDS BEFORE CHANGING FROM PARK TO DRIVE OR REVERSE TO DRIVE AND JUM...
Feb 8, 2019POWER TRAINMY 2013 TOYOTA RAV4 IS SHOWING TRANSMISSION ISSUES. AFTER STARTING, PUT IN GEAR AND IT WON'T MOVE, J...
Oct 26, 2018POWER TRAINMy 2013 RAV4 is having torque converter issues and shudders at low acceleration. Toyota issued a cus...
Jun 10, 2018POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)TAKATA RECALL WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE TENDS TO SUDDENLY GIVE OFF A "JERKING" SOUND. WHEN THIS HA...
Jan 4, 2018POWER TRAINTHIS COMPLAINT INVOLVES SUDDEN ACCELERATION. IT OCCURRED TWICE, ONCE WHEN SHIFTING FROM DRIVE TO RE...
Oct 22, 2017POWER TRAINAT FIRST IT HAPPENED ONLY WHEN TURNING CORNERS OR STARTING FROM A STOP LIGHT. THE CAR WOULD JUST SE...
Jun 8, 2017POWER TRAINTORQUE CONVERTER FAILED SUDDENLY WHILE CROSSING A HIGHWAY BRIDGE WITH NO BREAKDOWN LANE. NO PRIOR WA...
Aug 15, 2016POWER TRAINTORQUE CONVERTER SHUDDER: OCCURS BETWEEN 35 MPH - 40 MPH, WHEN ENGINE STILL COLD AND ACCELERATING LI...

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