2007 Toyota RAV4 transmission problems

Filed Oct 21, 2020 · Transmission, Visibility · 160,000 miles · MA

My car is making the "growling" noise described in toyota's warranty enhancement and toyota will not honor the warranty enhancement. Because of the defect the car shakes at speeds more than 40 MPH, sounds like it has a flat even though it doesn't (louder when making turns and switching lanes), and makes a banging noise in the rear (sounds like a car door slamming) when driving. Visor on driver's side will not stay up--falls and obstructs view while driving.

Filed Aug 17, 2019 · Suspension, Transmission · 76,500 miles · AL

77000 mile lower control arms with bushings went bad ,lower ball joints bad inner & outer tie rods bad , sway bar end links ball joints bad.alignment & re-balanced tires after replacement .began swaying in road fighting steering on every bump with dipping of front end & vibration badly of car especially steering wheel , worn new tires on outsides .complete records in toyota vehicle repair service site.total cost so far for the above is 158.00 plus 44.95 plus 1 week down time, due to all joints bad and vibrations and swaying around has caused the cv shafts to get loose good shake and not in to out sideways direction - up to down they have slight play and hear a clunk both ways (to be replaced when have money will be another 150 to 195 bucks and another day or 2 down time, not sure of front wheel bearings yet or the rear sway bar all them links , this is how bad the swaying got so needs checked any back parts will cost me approx 240.00 -- replaced parts lower control arms with ball joints and bushings along with inner plus outer tie rods along with sway bar links were bought through amazon from detroit axel seller so may be able to get receipt if needed-- the tire re-balanced was done at lynn layton ford of decatur alabama 256‑350‑2120 customer [xxx] invoice [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Jul 10, 2019 · Transmission · 108,000 miles · WI

Takata recall car rumbles when in motion going over 55 MPH sound comes from middle of car happens when turning or going straight sounds like car running over jesus lines

Filed Jan 22, 2019 · Driver assistance, Engine · 110,000 miles · PA

I own a 2007 rav 4, 110,000 miles and I backed out of my drive way began to drive and the transmission failed. I want to know if I can file a class action lawsuit against toyota.. I just read in the past toyota knew about earlier models that the ECM ruined the tran mission in rav 4s..

Filed Sep 20, 2018 · Steering, Transmission · 1 miles · FL

Steering wheel feels like lose and there is a thunder noise coming from rack and pinion according to mechanic, especially when drives in the city or over a hump.no matter how small is, also when driving and make right turn

Filed Feb 2, 2018 · Transmission · 60,482 miles · FL

I took my rav4 to the toyota dealer for its regular check-up. I was told that the cars transmission blocks were broken and that they had to be repaired or car would shake and shudder. Also there was a safety issue. This car, a sport trim, only has a little over 60,000 miles. How could this happen unless it was faulty quality/work when assembling. I am being charged $1200.00 to repair these blocks. I have driven hondas for 30 years and this is my 1st toyota. I have never heard of this. Never happened w/ a honda (no documentation as yet as I do not pick up the car until tomorrow.)

Filed Jan 12, 2018 · Suspension, Transmission · 141,203 miles · SC

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav4. While driving 45 MPH, there was a loud noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. The noise occurred without warning. The vehicle was taken to toyota of rock hill (640 galleria blvd, rock hill, sc 29730) where it was diagnosed that the rear differential coupling needed to be replaced. The dealer stated that the warranty was expired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted at 888‑270‑9371 and stated that nothing could be done. A case number was not provided. The approximate failure mileage was 141,203.

Filed Aug 27, 2017 · Seat belts, Suspension · 105,600 miles · CA

Found by mail about rakata air bags, and my service for oil,filter was called by repair shop,time for service, finish the car service , before lived I ask a question about, the recall and he look the screen,took 30 seconds (flahs) and says, you car, don't have any recall, why? No im curious, what about the rear suspension arm 1, and heard about seat belts,safety recall, and most of info.still in chinese or japanes, and some one put new but como n they look cheap and have a tacoma totally dif. Found 11 recalls, now trasmission aut,burn out,at 100000 miles, sorry but look like the repair shops don't care about "us" the want to sell carts, but make a ot of mistakes and we pay to get kill in car accident,cause defect of factury,they fixed the cars,but life and few thurs and dlls don't return wifes,sons,husband,gone so why cars companies are in so much in a hurry not easy to pay a loan of 60,000 in 5 years, and 3 years later want you to leave the car and again,and again,aain by t m, pas,ca #1

Filed Nov 16, 2016 · Transmission · 180,000 miles · NC

Transmission slips or jerks after vehicle slows down and speeds up. This is unsafe in traffic due to vehicles following behind and stops which could cause a rear end collision due to hesitation when vehicle should be excelerated but it slows then jerks back which can be felt when driving. Even felt during excelaration in normal driving conditions. This happens during pressing down on gas petal when the transmission gears should change smoother, it slips or jerks into place, then slows back down again after acceleration.

Filed Nov 1, 2016 · Steering, Transmission · 141,000 miles · MO

When I back up on any kind of an incline, the car jerks and the steering wheel shakes. It feels like I have "hit" something it jerks so badly. If I let off the gas pedal, it stops the jerking but the minute I press the gas pedal again, it jerks again and makes a terrible noise. I can still back up but it feels like the underside of my car is falling out. It's been going on since I purchased it used 2 years ago. I kept thinking it was me until I googled it today and saw several other people have the same issue. I feel it's unsafe and toyota needs to take care of it. My vehicle already qualified for the oil consumption issue and was repaired earlier this year. Needs to be a national recall and fixed properly.