2015 Toyota RAV4 Transmission & Powertrain Problems
NHTSA lists 25 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2015 Toyota RAV4, 8% of its 304 total complaints. Median mileage at failure is 41,500. Owners describe shudder between 25-40 mph, hesitation between gears, unexpected rollback, stalling, and a torque converter failure, though no related recall is listed in this data.
- Transmission & Powertrain complaints
- 25
- 8% of 304
- Crashes reported
- 3
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 41,500 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical transmission symptoms owners report
- Owners report a shudder and vibration coming from the rear end while driving between 25 and 40 mph, sometimes with a loss of acceleration.
- Some describe the transmission hesitating for several seconds between first and second gear, both from a stop and while passing.
- Several owners report the vehicle rolling backward on an incline after releasing the brake while in drive, requiring the brake to be reapplied.
- One owner reported the transmission stopped engaging in any gear while driving in traffic with no prior warning.
- Another owner reported a diagnosed faulty torque converter that caused shuddering and poor acceleration at 20-30 mph.
- A whining noise from the rear of the vehicle was reported in all drive modes, including neutral.
When 2015 Toyota RAV4 transmission complaints were filed
First complaint Sep 4, 2015, latest Jun 27, 2025.
Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2015 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.
Frequently asked questions
- How many transmission complaints does the 2015 Toyota RAV4 have?
- NHTSA lists 25 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2015 RAV4, which is 8% of its 304 total complaints for the model year.
- Is there a transmission recall on the 2015 Toyota RAV4?
- This data shows no related recalls listed for Transmission & Powertrain on the 2015 RAV4, though some owner complaints reference a recall covering 2013-2015 RAV4 transmission shudder.
- At what mileage do 2015 RAV4 transmission problems usually appear?
- The median mileage at failure for Transmission & Powertrain complaints on the 2015 RAV4 is 41,500 miles.
- What transmission symptoms do 2015 RAV4 owners report most?
- Owners most commonly report shudder and vibration between 25 and 40 mph, hesitation between gears, and unexpected rollback on inclines.
- How does the 2015 RAV4 compare to other years for transmission complaints?
- The 2015 RAV4's 8% share of complaints tied to Transmission & Powertrain is lower than 2010 (10%), 2013 (11%), and 2014 (10%), but similar to 2018 (8%) and 2022 (8%).