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NOISE FROM UNDERNETH/FRONT CHASSIS WHEN REVERSE
by lvfany
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Jun 18, 2007 (12:41 pm)
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Hi,
I own a 2006 basic 4wd RAV-4. I hear this noise (loud clicking/only one clicking) from underneth / front chassis whenever ONLY I shift to reverse to back up. Not happen on DRIVE shift. Anyone has this problem. Is it normal? Appreciate your comment.
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Re: NOISE FROM UNDERNETH/FRONT CHASSIS WHEN REVERSE [lvfany]
by teresam1
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Sep 27, 2007 (9:30 am)
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Replying to: lvfany (Jun 18, 2007 12:41 pm)
I have a 2007 2WD V6 RAV4. Less than 2 weeks after I bought it new, I heard the same type of noise. I took it back to the dealer and after 2 hours of trying to find the source of the clicking, they determined the problem was in the differential. They decided to replace the entire transmission!!! Needless to say, I wasn't happy since the car was only 9 days old and only had 300+ miles on it. I still hear a click, but not as bad as before. I am taking it back to be checked out this weekend.
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Re: NOISE FROM UNDERNETH/FRONT CHASSIS WHEN REVERSE [teresam1]
by rjhatework
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Oct 12, 2007 (5:31 am)
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Replying to: teresam1 (Sep 27, 2007 9:30 am)
I also have a new 4WD RAV Limited, same issue. I noticed the snapping/clicking noise when shifting into reverse in my garage. The dealer has the truck and has replaced the left front axle and a number of suspension bolts and have retorqued others, to no avail. Today they replace the left front bearing assembly, all highly upsetting in a new Toyota. I'll only let so much be done before invoking the Lemon Law. My father has a 2006 Rav4WD and has no noise. It appears to be a growing problem. I think it's something in the center differential and can feel it through the floor.
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Re: NOISE FROM UNDERNETH/FRONT CHASSIS WHEN REVERSE [teresam1]
by rjhatework
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Oct 18, 2007 (5:24 am)
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Replying to: teresam1 (Sep 27, 2007 9:30 am)
ALL RAV4 CLICKING SOUND VICTIMS!
I recently got my new RAV back after having quite a debate over "throwing" parts at my truck. Toyota didn't help either. As it turns out, the snapping/clicking sound is gone after the left front bearing hub was replaced. I was skeptical but haven't heard it in more than a week. The bearing hub internals apparently had some play that was exercised when the torque was applied after reverse was engaged. Also heard it in drive now and then. Good luck!
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Re: NOISE FROM UNDERNETH/FRONT CHASSIS WHEN REVERSE [rjhatework]
by fpgalan
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Oct 30, 2007 (4:22 pm)
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Replying to: rjhatework (Oct 18, 2007 5:24 am)
I got my RAV4 Sport 4WD 2006 last Feb 2006 and encountered the same issues about the clicking/knocking sound underneath the chassis early this month. I brought it to a Toyora Service Center and they diagnosed the problem is with the transmission shaft bearing, but offered to replace the shaft instead since it's still under warranty. Unfortunately, the shaft is a back-order part from Toyota and will arrive this Nov 10, over month after the issue was found, sad! Probably, there's a lot of RAV4 having these issue that's why this part was back-ordered. I'll let you all know if everything goes well after the replacement.
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Re: NOISE FROM UNDERNETH/FRONT CHASSIS WHEN REVERSE [lvfany]
by rav4mty
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Feb 24, 2008 (8:14 pm)
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Replying to: lvfany (Jun 18, 2007 12:41 pm)
I own a 2008 Rav 4 4cyl Limited. Two weeks ago I found the same noise. Got my rav on December 2007, and after just 1500 miles I got this same noise. Can hear it when when going out from my garage (reverse), but also hear it on drive when starting to move after a red light (for instance). At the beginning I thought may be related to the brakes since I could hear the noise when shifting to reverse still with the brakes in, no movement at all; but when I heard it on drive, the noise came after releasing the brakes (when going green light) and starting to accelerate.
Took it to the dealer, and after a week they said the noise was gone, I asked them what they did and said redoing some torque to the suspension. The noise is gone but I have the feeling that they didn't know what fixed the noise, and I think the root cause is still there. Did you ever get your noise solved? Do you have any updates? Please share. I haven't driven the car for a week. I'm taking it back to the dealer tomorrow, today I noticed they applied silicon (like the one from a silicon gun) on the brakes assembly, over some clips-like and the brakes..I wasn't happy about finding that...I think they tried to use it to remove vibration or noise from mechanical components
Let's see what I get as a response tomorrow....
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Re: NOISE FROM UNDERNETH/FRONT CHASSIS WHEN REVERSE [rav4mty]
by lorit2
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Sep 18, 2008 (7:11 pm)
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Replying to: rav4mty (Feb 24, 2008 8:14 pm)
Hello,
I have a brand new rav4 and I am getting the same clicking noise. Can you tell me what it turned out to be with your car? What a pain!
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Re: NOISE FROM UNDERNETH/FRONT CHASSIS WHEN REVERSE [lvfany]
by farmertull
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Jun 12, 2009 (5:07 am)
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Replying to: lvfany (Jun 18, 2007 12:41 pm)
I dont have a click when I reverse. It is more of a clunk. If I give it the gas it will give multiple clunks. If I lock the 4WD it doesn't make any noise. The dealer has told me the factory computer says that it is normal and nothing can be done. It never happened until 59,000 miles with 1000 miles left on the powertrain. I have a 2006 and my neighbor has a 2008 because he liked mine. I drove his yesterday.....No noise. I hate the way they hear the loud clunk not unlike a hammer underneath it. They found a waterpump leak and transmission gasket leak and warrantee covers that. They said oil dark and discolored and want to change tranny and differential oil. To change them they use a pressure cleaning system to replace the oil and it will cost $450. I feel like toyota wants me to do this to cover the problem if it gets worse in the future but I have changed transmission oil in a 4 wheel drive John Deere tractor with 30 gallons for less.
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NOISE FROM UNDERNETH/FRONT CHASSIS WHEN REVERSE
by ken94
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Jul 13, 2009 (5:19 pm)
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I have the same SUV (2007 4WD V6 RAV4). The first year I did not notice of any problem, but the second year I start hearing a clicking sound when it is in reverse and only happens first thing in the morning. I took it to the same Toyota dealer two different times one year apart. The first time the mechanic said he only heard a normal brake pad slap and there is nothing wrong with that. The second time the mechanic said the noise is normal brake pad shift and the condition occurs when pads rotate into forward or reverse position when car is moved the 1st time in a new direction.
To me I don't believe in that. Does anyone have a solution or any suggestions to this problem?
Thank you.
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