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Toyota RAV4 2005: What are signs of the ECM problem?

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I've got a 2005 RAV4 Cruiser Auto. I've heard that there were some issues with the automatic transmission for some RAV4 due to some ECU issue? So far I have not had an issue with the car yet and am very thankful. What are the telltale signs that I have an issue with my auto?

There is a problem with the ECM controlling the automatic transmission that car result in the clutches in the transmission burning out. It was so common that Toyota recalled RAV4s in America to fix them, but Toyota chose not to recall the cars in Australia. Seems we're second-class citizens. Watch for rough shifting, reluctance to shift, jerking and generally rough running.

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