How common are transmission problems in the 2014 Toyota RAV4?

NHTSA lists 20 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2014 RAV4, making up 10% of its 197 total complaints for the year.

Is there a recall for the 2014 Toyota RAV4 transmission?

No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this problem area, though several owners mention a warranty extension for transmission shudder.

At what mileage do 2014 RAV4 transmission problems usually show up?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 58,661 miles.

What does the transmission shudder feel like on the 2014 RAV4?

Owners describe shuddering, jerking, or shaking between 20 and 40 mph, often during gear shifts or light acceleration, sometimes with a brief loss of power.

Were there any serious incidents linked to this problem area?

NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2014 RAV4 includes 1 crash, 1 fire, and 1 injury among the reported complaints.

2014 Toyota RAV4 Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 20 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2014 Toyota RAV4, 10% of its 197 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 58,661. No related recall is listed, though owners describe a known transmission shudder issue.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 20; 10% of 197
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 58,661 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

Owners describe a shudder, jerk, or vibration between 20 and 40 mph, often during gear changes or light acceleration.
Several reports point to a torque converter issue causing intermittent shaking that becomes more frequent over time.
One owner reported the vehicle losing motive power at 25 mph, with smoke followed by a fire under the hood.
One RAV4 EV owner reported sudden loss of traction with a 'check EV system' warning, requiring a tow to a service center for drive unit replacement.
Multiple owners mention being told about a manufacturer warranty extension covering transmission shudder repairs at no cost.

When 2014 Toyota RAV4 transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Nov 25, 2015, latest Apr 11, 2026.

20 complaints filed with NHTSA from Nov 2015 to Apr 2026; peak Oct 2019 (2).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2014 Toyota RAV4

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by RAV4 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201038 (10%)
201125 (9%)
201219 (7%)
201329 (11%)
201420 (10%)
201525 (8%)
201611 (5%)
201716 (5%)
201826 (8%)
201980 (9%)
202038 (6%)
202122 (6%)
202211 (8%)
202311 (7%)
20248 (5%)
20256 (7%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are transmission problems in the 2014 Toyota RAV4?: NHTSA lists 20 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2014 RAV4, making up 10% of its 197 total complaints for the year.
Is there a recall for the 2014 Toyota RAV4 transmission?: No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this problem area, though several owners mention a warranty extension for transmission shudder.
At what mileage do 2014 RAV4 transmission problems usually show up?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 58,661 miles.
What does the transmission shudder feel like on the 2014 RAV4?: Owners describe shuddering, jerking, or shaking between 20 and 40 mph, often during gear shifts or light acceleration, sometimes with a brief loss of power.
Were there any serious incidents linked to this problem area?: NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2014 RAV4 includes 1 crash, 1 fire, and 1 injury among the reported complaints.