2008 Toyota RAV4 transmission problems

Filed Mar 5, 2021 · Transmission · 164,000 miles · IL

Rear differential is making a loud rumbling noise in the beginning of 1st, and 2nd gear. Brought it in to toyota and they said it was not leaking and I went into the shop and also looked at it myself and it wasn't leaking. Did the rear dif service like toyota recommended because the car has been super reliable and I would like to keep it that way. I have done 2 rear dif services before and had no problems. Right when they did the service a couple days later it started making the rumbling noise again and is now leaking and made a puddle in my driveway. I took a look at it myself and all plugs are tightened but it is now leaking from the coupling where the driveshaft connects and the drivers side axle seal. They want me to pay 1000 dollars for a whole new coupling assembley that is refurbished not including the ds axle seal and labour. I will post picture below of the problem.

Filed Mar 5, 2020 · Fuel system, Transmission · 47,000 miles · SC

Vehicle began brief hesitation at moderate speeds when the accelerator pedal was depressed. Also, the idle seems to stay high RPM for longer than it did. Then just two days ago, the engine briefly quit completely while accelerating to climb a hill. All these issues seem to be related to the first use of the day for a 10 or 15 minute period. The vehicle is parked outside overnight.

Filed Jan 1, 2020 · Transmission · 86,000 miles · GA

Rav4 has been maintained per toyota's recommendations. At approx 86k miles it started using up excessive amounts of oil. Oil is not leaking, nor burning (can't see anything in the tail pipes), and there's no burn oil smell anywhere. After researching, I found that in 2011, toyota issued tsb-0094-11 that acknowledged excessive oil consumption in my year vehicle. Toyota also issued a lsc ze7 which offered free repair for qualified vehicles during the campaign (11/24/2017 or 150k miles whichever came first). Unfortunately my car just hit 86k miles. I'm the 2nd owner and never got any notification. My car is burning about 1 quart per 1,000 miles. After speaking to toyota cust no-svc, they're not willing to do anything. Even though they acknowledge there's an issue!!! My case with toyota is 1912311193. From my online research I've seen many people impacted that have not been helped by toyota. This is just not right. Toyota has kept this very quiet.

Filed Dec 16, 2019 · Transmission · 148,000 miles · IL

There is a problem with the rear differential coupling that may cause the car to lock up at high speeds. The repair cost is ridiculous and toyota will not stand behind its product. The car makes terrible bumping noises at low speeds and sounds like it will lock up.

Filed May 27, 2019 · Transmission · 150,000 miles · IL

I have a 2008 toyota rav4 and at the time of the issue it had approximately 150k miles. While the vehicle was moving a growling/whirring noise started to come from the rear of the vehicle. It increased in frequency and volume over time. After replacing both rear wheel bearings it was determined by a toyota dealership that the problem was with the rear differential coupler/bearing. I was notified that a warranty replacement for this exact issue expired in november of 2017. The problem with my vehicle was noticed in october of 2018. This is a very expensive repair that thousands of rav4 owners have had to pay for out of pocket. The defective bearing needs to be replaced under a recall as they will not get any better and toyota has already admitted the part is faulty by issuing the warranty replacement. Toyota must be held accountable for their defective parts and a recall must be issued.

Filed May 9, 2019 · Transmission · AZ

My 2008 toyota rav4 consumes too much oil. It consumes 4 quarts of oil under 2000 miles.

Filed Mar 28, 2018 · Transmission · 80,000 miles · ME

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota rav4. The contact heard a really loud grinding noise emerging from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to downeast toyota in brewer, maine for diagnostic testing on july 6, 2017, but the failure could not be duplicated. The contact was advised to bring the vehicle back when the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was determined that the rear differential coupler failed and needed replacement. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was outside the nine year extended warranty. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.

Filed Jan 24, 2018 · Transmission · PA

I found out too late about the defective parts in the 2az-fe engine. My problem started after the warranty and they will not repair it. My car burns a lot of oil and I have to have an oil change or add oil frequently (every few weeks of adding oil). I never received notification of this problem and didn't find out that they were fixing this until I started looking online to find out if anyone else has the problem. I see class action suits and others that were never notified. I even have had my car into toyota for repairs and was never told about this problem. So now I have a car with only 147,000 miles that needs frequent oil that toyota won't stand behind. If it was just my car I might not bother reporting it, but its not

Filed Sep 18, 2017 · Engine, Transmission · 154,000 miles · CA

1. Excessive oil consumption up to 1qt every 1200 miles, under normal driving conditions noticed december of 2013. 2. Ecm fails to hold reverse gear. Gear frequently slips in reverse when gas pedal is pressed, won't back up hills. Noticed december of 2013, no power when first starting up for first 10 to 15 minutes of drive. October of 2013 immediately after purchasing 3. Head gasket fail between number 2 and 3 cylinders due to faulty head gasket. Replaced head gasket june 2016 4. Very low fuel economy december 2013. 5. No oil pressure very ruff idle oil pressure light on, with oil level reading full. September 2017

Filed Jun 13, 2017 · Transmission · 49,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota rav4. While driving 45 MPH, the vehicle vibrated without warning. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer (vic's auto service located at 3400 south park ave, buffalo, ny 14219; (716) 822-3404) where it was diagnosed that the entire drive shaft needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 49,000.