Why does my Toyota RAV4 make a growling noise?
At 40 mph while driving up a slight incline and letting up on gas pedal, the rpms drop from 2000 to 1500 and car will vibrate and a growling/vibration noise can be heard. Spent $250 at Toyota dealer to look at problem. They determined that it was a failing transmission. They said a new one is $4000. I am out of warranty because the age of the car.
Where does the rattle come from on a Toyota RAV4?
Mine is a strong rattle, under my right foot, that occurs at 38 to 40 MPH at 1500 to 1600 RPMs. Answers?? Quack repairman tightened Cat Shield, and then tried to hit me for brake drums and rotors!
Why does my car’s muffler make a rattling noise?
Rattling noise coming from the rear of your car and right in the area where the muffler is located is often interpreted as a sign of a loose muffler. It is possible that your muffler came loose because of a bad connector, a loose or damaged bracket, or even a degraded rubber hanger.
Why does my RAV4 heat shield Rattle at 1500 rpm?
It turns out that it is essentially a transmission failure. The torque converter is the route if the problem. At 1500 rpm and 38-40 mph the torque converter in the transfer case was vibrating, causing the heat shield to growl because of the transfer of vibrations.
Where does the vibration come from in a Toyota RAV4?
As soon as the vibration starts, you can let off the gas or step on the gas to change the RPMs and it instantly stops. This vibration can be felt in the seats and the steering wheel. Over the past few months the vibration has moved to a wider range of 1400-1600 RPM and 40 – 45 mph. Note that this is NOT a drone noise or normal sound.
Is there an update for the Toyota Rav 4 Rattle?
Toyota RAV 4 Rattle Update…Fixed! I just wanted to let anyone know if they had the same trouble as me with the rattle my awesome mechanic figured it out before I was going to buy a new car and move across the country. Toyota wanted me to put a lot of money into it and really didn’t know what it was.
What to do about engine rattle in Toyota?
Please try again later. This Video shows an Alternate Method for Solving the Engine Rattle Noise found on some 2008-2011 Toyota Highlander, RAV-4, Camry, Sienna and Venza. This Alternate Solution consists on Installing an Engine Pre-Lube System to provide Oil Pressure to the Engine before Starting the Vehicle.
Why does my Toyota RAV4 shake at 1600 rpm?
Over the past few months the vibration has moved to a wider range of 1400-1600 RPM and 40 – 45 mph. Note that this is NOT a drone noise or normal sound. It almost feels like something is loose and the harmonic frequency of 40 mph and 1500 RPM is causing it to shake violently.