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RAV4 Throttle Lag
by steve_ HOST
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Aug 18, 2006 (4:29 pm)
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This discussion is to figure out what to do if your RAV4 suffers from throttle lag.
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Re: Downshift and brake fade issues [bob777]
by mikenew2
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May 08, 2006 (4:02 pm)
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Replying to: steve_ (Aug 18, 2006 4:29 pm)
I too have had my RAV4 for about 3 months, 2wd 4cyl sport. I have noticed the downshifting issue more and more. I had no complaints about acceleration when i first got the SUV, but it has become a noticible issue, so much so that passengers comment on the jerk when the transmission downshifts. In traffic, when I need to pass or change lanes, the tansmission clunk and throttle lag is almost dangerous. I have started feeling that I cannot live with a car that performs this way for long.
On the other hand, I have not had any problem with braking.
Another criticism is the build of the interior, which seems cheap and loose - lots of the plastic seams don't seem well fitted, the window switch plate came out of the door once while pulling up on the switch to close the window. My previous Toyotas seemed more solid.
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Re: Downshift and brake fade issues [mikenew2]
by bob777
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May 08, 2006 (4:21 pm)
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Replying to: mikenew2 (May 08, 2006 4:02 pm)
Hmmm
Throttle lag is a good way to put it. I think it's dangerous and I thought I was going to get nailed both times it happened to me.
The break issue seems to happen under emergency breaking situations. They work ok at first but then begin to fade. Hard breaking from say, at least 45 MPH.
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Re: Downshift and brake fade issues [bob777]
by mikenew2
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May 08, 2006 (11:58 pm)
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Replying to: bob777 (May 08, 2006 4:21 pm)
I have not had any particularly hard braking incidents, knock on wood, so I can't speak to it. But I will pay attention if it happens. Not looking forward to what my dealership will say about the transmission and throttle issue...  ???
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Re: Downshift and brake fade issues [mikenew2]
by bob777
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May 09, 2006 (12:24 pm)
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Replying to: mikenew2 (May 08, 2006 11:58 pm)
My dealer told me I needed to learn to drive a Toyota and learn how to avoid these situations. I'm taking it to another dealer, but I doubt they will admit anything until there is an accident and they have to by court order.
The break issue happened early on. They have gotten better with additional miles and I would say they are satisfactory now. May have been an issue with new pads.
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Throttle lag same as Avalon? Rental to test drive.
by fsmmcsi
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May 09, 2006 (6:44 pm)
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Replying to: bob777 (May 09, 2006 12:24 pm)
Is this the same problem as people are having with the Avalons? I notice that both models have a 5-speed automatic transmission, while the Camry has a 6-speed unit.
I have decided to rent one for an extended test drive, and have discovered that some Toyota dealers rent new models. Toyota's vehicle rental web site even promotes rentals for such extended test drives.
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Re: Throttle lag same as Avalon? Rental to test drive. [fsmmcsi]
by bob777
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May 20, 2006 (6:08 pm)
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Replying to: fsmmcsi (May 09, 2006 6:44 pm)
I would not be surprised, but I don't know. Renting one is a great idea. I wish I would have thought of that.
My brother in law has an 06 Avalon and he has no issues with it.
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Re: Throttle lag same as Avalon? Rental to test drive. [bob777]
by mterrell
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May 26, 2006 (7:12 am)
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Replying to: bob777 (May 20, 2006 6:08 pm)
I bought the 2006 base 2wd and I have noticed a lag in exceleration and brake fade. Seems that its got better now that it has about 1600 miles on it. So maybe it a break in thing with this suv . The lag could be a problem though I have notice that a little more when the ac is on and the car is cold . You dont want to trust it for a quick take off. If it continues it will be take to be serviced.
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Re: Throttle lag same as Avalon? Rental to test drive. [mterrell]
by mterrell
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Jun 08, 2006 (7:11 am)
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Replying to: mterrell (May 26, 2006 7:12 am)
Well love the car! hate the the hesitation when you need power to pass or get out of the way. seems "there could be not always" a 3 or 4 second delay in down shifting from overdrive (D). Its is either the TPS or a trans relay. Has any one else notice this problem?
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Re: Throttle lag same as Avalon? Rental to test drive. [mterrell]
by lir
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Jun 08, 2006 (2:57 pm)
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Replying to: mterrell (Jun 08, 2006 7:11 am)
I have the 4 cylinder and haven't experienced that, but my friend has the V6 and is having that same problem. I also read people having that same problem in another forum. Looks like it can happen to 4 or 6 cylinder RAV4's.
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