When does a Toyota RAV4 make a whining noise?
Dunno if it’s really the same noise, but hybrid version has whining noise as well. It’s been discussed in the hybrid section. I, too, have a whining noise when decelerating from 55-45 or so. It seems to happen more when the engine/transmission are warm?
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.
Is the Toyota RAV4 07 sport drive by wire?
Has been maintained by the book, and has never given any trouble until this. Since the 07 Sport is drive-by-wire, there probably isn’t anything like a gungy linkage, stone stuck in a spring, or any of those hijinks. It’s acting like something severely wrong in the electrics. Whatever it is, it is very dangerous and life threatening.
Is the Toyota RAV4 a good car to drive?
If Toyota gives any trouble about all of this, we’ll be in court with witnesses. This car is a killer! This car is very cherry, has never, until today, been off road. Has been maintained by the book, and has never given any trouble until this.
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 RAV4 take so much oil?
In 2016, Toyota issued a TSB and had dealers replace the brake pads and resurface the rotors under warranty. Clogged Pistons: According to reports, some RAV4s consume an unusual amount of oil between oil changes. This is allegedly a result of an ineffective piston design that – according to reports – can get clogged with oil.
What causes a Toyota RAV4 wiper to separate?
If the switch was already short circuited, then Toyota replaced the entire switch board for free. Corroded Wiper Linkage Joint: The windshield wiper system is designed in such a way that allows water to get into it and rust out the wiper linkage joint, causing it to separate.