What kind of vibration does a Toyota RAV4 have?
I have a 2010 Toyota RAV4. It is a great car overall but I have a persistent problem with a vibration from the rear of the car. It felt like I was running over tiny speed bumps at 35 to 50 mph. Toyota service looked at the car three times and told me there was no vibration and I should seek psychological counseling.
What are the wheel bearings on a Toyota RAV4?
Wheel bearings support the rear and front axle of your RAV4, holding all of your car’s weight. As if that’s not enough, your wheel bearings are built strong enough to withstand any impact to your tire and wheel assembling while you drive.
What kind of problems does a Toyota RAV4 have?
2000-2004 RAV4 – Common Problems. A 2002 Toyota RAV4. Clogged Pistons: See 2005-2012 RAV4 – Common Problems. Failing ECM: The ECM (engine control module) in 2000-2004 RAV4 tends to fail prematurely, causing the transmission to act erratically. Symptoms include loss of power, jerking and hesitating when shifting, and launching on third gear.
Why does my Toyota Tacoma have a vibration?
The front differential side bearing on 2nd Gen. Tacoma 4WDs has a long history of being problematic. Turns out it is on some other model Toyotas too. Until recently Toyota has ignored the problem and even denied it existence. The typical symptoms are a resonate hum, vibration, or drone coming from that general area while driving in 2WD.
How long does a 1998 Toyota Rav 4 last?
Reliability, comfort, safety and style..value for money! 5 years daily drive for miles. just regular maintenance. no major breakdown..I love my 1998 Toyota RAV 4! Read full review The 1998 Toyota RAV4 has not been tested.
Is there a spare tire for a 1998 Toyota RAV4?
Although we tested a 1998 model, changes to the ’99 RAV4 will amount to cosmetic upgrades and a full-size spare tire. In the face of Honda’s more-powerful-for-’99 CR-V and Suzuki’s all-new V6-powered Grand Vitara, the anemic and buzzy Toyota is beginning to show its age.
What to do if your RAV4 tires wobble?
Or there’s a problem with the torque converter, presuming you have an automatic. Use a dial indicator to measure the run-out of all the tires, in the out of round direction, and in the left/right wobble direction. Check the static balance (with a bubble level) on all the tires.
Why does my RAV4 make a rumble strip sound?
Corporate gave me a extra year of warranty but in three more trips to the dealer its still making the rumble strip sound. Mine starts at 45 mph and lessens as you gain more speed, but now at 60 I feel it under my feet and up the steering column.
Why is my RAV4 rim out of balance?
Sometimes a rim can be really out of balance, and so they load the rim w/ a bunch of weights to get it to dynamic balance ok on the balancing machine. But the amount of rim out of balance can just never be compensated. If that’s the problem it might show up with a simple bubble balance test.
What makes a Toyota RAV4 Rumble at 40 mph?
It SOUNDS as if the right side of the vehicle is hitting a rumble strip (though not quite that loud). It starts as the Rav slows through 40 MPH; sometimes starting around 42-45 MPH and will continue through about 35 MPH.
Are there any problems with the Toyota Rav 4?
Caveat emptor. I didn’t know until after I had already purchased the car that they were bad coils in the 2006. The coils blow on a regular basis. It is very expensive to repair, and the dealerships don’t help you. I even contacted Toyota and they said it was my own problem not theirs. I purchased a 2006 Rav 4 6 months ago.
Are there Rattle traps in the Toyota RAV4?
Toyota has really lost its way with using Fisher Price grade plastics that aren’t screwed in properly in its vehicles. Sorry about the rant, but owning these two rattle traps has been very frustrating.
Why does my car vibration increase when the AC is on?
Severe vibration when car is stopped and gear selector is in drive. Vibration increases when ac is on. Solution clean the throttle body and throttle valve and mass airflow sensor with correct chemical cleaners to get rid of carbon buildup on them. This fixed the problem.