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Toyota RAV4 Noises and Sounds

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#49 of 98 Re: response to harryhess1 [dee911] by bem521

Aug 22, 2010 (1:29 pm)

Replying to: dee911 (Aug 22, 2010 9:49 am)
Hi I will certainly keep you updated as to what is going on with this situation. I do not have a heavy foot either but i just hope the gas mileage gets better. I feel like I am always at the gas station every couple of days. I do believe there is a poor batch of transmissions out there. I could be wrong but the sound is identical to the 1 i had in my jetta and it was a nightmere believe me. I just hope toyota resolves this issue and doesnt try to pass the buck if you know what i mean. I am keeping my hopes up!!

#50 of 98 Re: WARNING!!! deadly Drive-by-wire on 2007 Rav4 V6 Sport [pitkeys] by andrelaplume

Aug 31, 2010 (10:51 am)

Replying to: pitkeys (May 22, 2008 8:16 pm)
so what ever happened!

#51 of 98 Re: rumble/rattle [dee911] by dee911

Sep 10, 2010 (1:00 pm)

Replying to: dee911 (Aug 08, 2010 8:57 pm)
The latest regarding the rattle/rumble that occurs at about 30 mph and with my foot off of the gas is that Toyota has decided that it is "normal," for these cars. Amazing that they are now expecting consumers to settle for substandard cars. Arbitration is the next step after trying to discuss options with the owner of the dealership. If anyone has any experience with arbitration I would appreciate some guidance. Thanks.

#52 of 98 Re: rumble/rattle [dee911] by stew16

Sep 12, 2010 (4:59 pm)

Replying to: dee911 (Sep 10, 2010 1:00 pm)
Arbitration is a very skewed process, the rules and regulations are built to protect the company/builder, Toyota is quickly becoming like all the other car companies take as many short cuts as possible and hope you don't get caught, supposedly the arbitrator is neutral but if that is the case why won't the arbitration companies make their rulings public, as to the outcomes, as someone who has gone thru arbitration and won on my house, I'm one of the exceptions to the rule, I won no financial awards but the repairs did get done.

#53 of 98 Re: rumble/rattle [stew16] by dee911

Sep 12, 2010 (7:05 pm)

Replying to: stew16 (Sep 12, 2010 4:59 pm)
Thanks for your insights. I figured as much. Am waiting to speak to the GM/owner with my issues. Will keep the forum posted. Can hardly wait to hear what excuses he'll come up with about why it can't be fixed and that it's a "normal" vibrational occurrence that has no bearing on the operation of the vehicle. Too bad I wasn't informed of that to begin with.

#54 of 98 Re: 2007 V6 Loud Hum [mexateck] by bem521

Oct 05, 2010 (8:58 pm)

Replying to: mexateck (Jul 11, 2008 8:38 am)
Hi, I just bought a 2010 v6 rav 4 and since the day I drove my rav out of the parking lot it has been humming. They have already replaced my transmission and the noise is still there. It seems to happen between 30-40 but gets worse if i stay at a steady speed between 38-40. I am not very happy at all with this situation. I will be going back soon to the dealership. Waiting to hear from the toyota rep. Outside of the humming noise I love the truck itself. I will keep you posted as to what happens but if anyone else is having this problem we all need to stick together to get any results.

#55 of 98 tran. noise by harryhess1

Oct 06, 2010 (8:07 pm)

Yes my noise from the tran. is louder between 30-40mph. It starts to get to me. Its a rav 4, 6cyl also. Dealer told me that this is normal for the 6, mine is a 2008 with 22k. I will contact another dealer and see if I can talk to a rep.. Other wise vehicle is great, good gas milage, etc. If they can not do anything I guess I will have to trade it for something else. My sister has the 4 cyl and no humming. Harry

#56 of 98 Transmission Problems by bem521

Oct 07, 2010 (12:34 pm)

Hi, I dont believe them when they say this is normal. My husband has been driving 4 wheel drives his whole life and have never heard a noise like this so I think it is BS. I went back to the dealership to see if I could trade it for a 2011 but whos to say I wouldn't have the same problem. Just a lot of problems with the dealership in general. They promised me they would trade me up to an 11 because I was told my navigation had a 6 disc player and after I take delivery find out it only has a 1. So I took them up on how good they would take care of me and went there last Sunday. Yea they must think I am a moron they wanted another 5400 so I am not very happy with them at this moment. They are all the same they take your money and nobody gives a crap after that. I am expecting to hear from the rep on Oct 8 and I can almost guess what they are going to tell me. They are going to say it is normal and the noise is alot better now then when I first brought it in. I will keep you posted. Hopefully with good news but with the way everything else went at the dealership Im not depending on it. Talk to you soon!

#57 of 98 Re: rumble/rattle [dee911] by cmtx76

Oct 13, 2010 (7:55 pm)

Replying to: dee911 (Sep 12, 2010 7:05 pm)
Please keep us posted. I have the exact same problem. Very disappointed in Toyota.

#58 of 98 Transmission Problems by bem521

Oct 14, 2010 (8:54 pm)

Hi I am also very disappointed in Toyota. I received a phone call today only for them to tell me there is nothing wrong with the vehicle and basically its something we have to live with. I said well if it is not a transmission problem why did they opt to change the transmission. To be honest with you I really did not get a straight answer. I guess if enough of us complain maybe they will do something about it so lets all stick together on this issue and hope we get the problem resolved. I am not very happy. Once you buy the product and they get your money these car dealers are all the same they could care less!!

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