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Hello Scotty!
 

I have a 2001 Rav4,  4cly/ front wheel drive, that I bought used about 4 years ago as my first car, it currently has 180k miles on it. I really love that car but i have read all the issues you have mentioned they have. Recently the reverse stopped working and went on limp mode (would not go past 15-20mile p/hr). Is this something that can be easily fixed like a broken solenoid or is it the transmission and its not worth it and should sell it?

 

Thanks!

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When the reverse gear goes out, the transmission is going out as well.

You have 3 options:

  1. Put in a remanufactured transmission
  2. Put in a junkyard transmission (it's a gamble though)
  3. Junk the car entirely

I would junk the car (my opinion) because I don't think it's worth it. But if you want to replace the transmission, go with option 1.

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