9.0

really awful
Typical Repair Cost:
$900
Average Mileage:
100,950 miles
Total Complaints:
2 complaints

Most Common Solutions:

  1. not sure (1 reports)
  2. replace cv joints (1 reports)
2009 Toyota RAV4 drivetrain problems

drivetrain problem

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2009 Toyota RAV4 Owner Comments

problem #2

Jun 142017

RAV4 Limited 2.5L 4 cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 111,847 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Vibration in the rear differential when cornering at low speed under acceleration and at around 55 kmph with very slight acceleration or just above neutral momentum. It does not appear to be getting worse and I can't see any obvious play in the gears when rotating the drive shaft manually. I expect gear lash is the issue but will wait until the noise worsens before opening it up.

- Jay W., Summerside, PE, Canada

problem #1

Mar 232015

RAV4 Limited 6 cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 90,000 miles

Rumble and vibrations from the rear end at about 90,000 miles Noise much like driving on rumble plate on the edge of the highway. First diagnosis was that a bearing had gone in the 4wd viscous coupler and needed replacing - quoted $2700. Found a hidden extend warranty - only Toyota Canada cars. Replaced at no charge.

Same rumble after VC was replaced. Second diagnosis was that the CV joints were locking up due to rust and wear. Required complete replacement of the drive train $ 900. Rumble gone.

- cpfrank, Carleton Place, Ontario, canada

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