Why does my RAV4 stereo make a whining noise?
If your Rav4’s stereo is making a whining noise, it is usually caused by a condition known as “alternator whine”. Alternator whine is a product of a drop in voltage between the radio and the alternator itself.
When do Toyota RAV4 engines stop whining?
Whine is more prevalent in warmer weather with engine hot so RAV goes back to dealer next month (June). This will be the 3rd attempt to eliminate the whine.
Are there any problems with the Toyota RAV4?
Toyota RAV4 owners have reported 20 problems related to transmission noise (under the power train category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Toyota RAV4 based on all problems reported for the RAV4.
What kind of engine does a Toyota RAV4 have?
The contact owns a 2011 Toyota Rav4. While driving 2-3 mph, the vehicle independently accelerated without warning. The contact was able to stop the vehicle. The contact accelerated independently again. The contact stated that the engine revved excessively.
What was the problem with the Toyota RAV4?
As for reliability, the RAV4 could simply not achieve the greatness of its predecessor. It received over 500 complaints for each model year as opposed to the previous 60, according to the NHTSA. It seemed that the Achilles heel of the second-generation RAV4 was the automatic transmission that accounted for over 60% of the complaints.
When did the Toyota RAV4 get a sunroof?
For 1997, new upholstery for the two-door RAV4 and the four-door RAV4 arrived and the RAV received the option of a sunroof. All RAVs have had noise reduction increased by insulating the front dash to keep the sounds from the noisy engine out. For 1998, Toyota added a modest seven horsepower to the RAV4 and introduced yet another version.
What was the price of a Toyota RAV4 in 1997?
It received the honors of being named the 1997 Automobile of the Year by Automobile Magazine. In an effort to comply with California’s zero-emission requirements, Toyota released an all-electric RAV4 in 1997. There were only 1,500 produced at an MSRP of about $42,000.
Why does my car make a squeaking noise when I put on the brakes?
The best way to avoid this type of noise is to choose quality brake pads. If your brakes are squeaking or squealing while driving down the road, but the noise goes away when you press on the brakes, I have a hunch that your brake wear indicator is hitting the rotor and causing the noise.
Why does my car make a low pitched hum?
While driving, you hear a low-pitched hum. As you accelerate, the noise gets louder—maybe it sounds like an airplane taking off—but after a certain speed the volume is consistent. When you make a turn, the noise gets louder; but if you turn the other way, it disappears.
Why does my car squeal when I put my foot on the pedal?
Your brakes can squeal when they are not applied. Usually, this is because the brake-pad-wear indicator is touching the rotor. If the wear indicator is touching the rotor, sometimes the noise disappears when you apply the brakes and returns when your foot comes off the pedal.