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Toyota RAV4 2005: Fifth gear problem

About a week ago my 2005 Toyota RAV4 Cruiser popped out of fifth gear and now will not stay in. One mechanic said I'd need a new gearbox, so did Toyota, but another said I needed a fifth gear upgrade kit. When Toyota was given the VIN of my car they told him that an upgrade kit is not available for it as they had fixed the issue in the newer models and it doesn't happen any longer. I currently have no fifth gear, and would like to get it fixed. What are my options are?

It would seem that the problem might not have been fixed as Toyota claims. Go back to your dealer and demand it be fixed.

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