2007 Toyota RAV4 Power Train Problems
- 37
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 37 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- lights came · 4 records
- charcoal canister · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 10 |
| 100–150k mi | 9 |
| 1–30k mi | 8 |
| 60–100k mi | 6 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Power Train · Suspension · Wheels
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…
ODI 11244562
Power Train
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
ODI 11230886
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Power Train
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..
ODI 11171288
Power Train · Steering
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
ODI 11130364
Power Train
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…
ODI 11066707
Power Train · Seat Belts · Suspension
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,…
ODI 11019998
Power Train · Steering
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…
ODI 10920455
Power Train
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…
ODI 10926553
Engine · Power Train
I was driving to fredericksburg on i-95 around midnight last monday. All of a sudden all my warning lights came on. My engine made a loud noise, stalled and then died while i was driving. I was able to get my car to the right shoulder luckily or i would have been dead probably. Got the car towed to the nearest shop. They said i only had 1 quart of oil, and i told them i that is impossible because i change my oil on…
ODI 10888663
Power Train
Oil pan leaking they replaced and charge me $ 470. Pan sub assy oil fipg oil pan plug w/head straigh gasket all the oil it was coming out and it was almost empty
ODI 10806646
Power Train
From parked, as the vehicle accelerated, vehicle response resembled having parking brake on, and a grinding noise emanated from the rear axle, center. Drove under 20 mph to toyota dealer, which diagnosed the problem as the driveshaft/differential coupler, with metal shavings around the driveshaft where it enters the differential coupler. Told the vehicle is unsafe to drive, as the rear wheels could lock up, and…
ODI 10762222
Power Train
I was making a left hand turn on side street and i heard a loud thump (almost like i went over something) my car stopped going forward or backwards. I could not use the gears. I had no warning. The car just stopped moving in the middle of the street. This is a major safety complaint. I don't know if toyota did not service the car correctly. I am not told the price will be anywhere between 2,500-4,500 car was towed…
ODI 10724860
Engine · Power Train
TRANSMISSION STARTED TO WHINE,. BEARINGS. *TR
ODI 10694067
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
Oil burning recall. My car rav4 burns oil at least one quart per 1200 miles. The dealership refused to replace any part due to the 1200 miles test driving. Toyota sent me an enhancement warranty notice about the problem of oil burning. This is unacceptable to me. We paid so much yet what we get is a defect engine in a new rav4. This should be a recall and toyota is responsible to fix the rings and other parts that…
ODI 10837174
Power Train
Excessive engine oil consumptions. 1st noticed around may 2014 at 95000 miles. Need to add 1 to 1.5 quart every 1000 miles of driving.
ODI 10780262
Engine · Power Train · Service Brakes
The car unexpectedly accelerated as i was approaching a red traffic light. My foot was on the brake to slow down when the car's engine revved up and the car kept moving forward with my foot on the brake pedal as far as it could go. The car finally stopped about 6 feet into the intersection. The next morning the car repeated the unexpected acceleration while i was trying to slow down prior to stopping for a stop…
ODI 10578321
Power Train
I have a whining noise and vibration felt in my gas pedal which my mechanic has determined to be from the transaxle assembly. My research has shown that on august 8, 2012 toyota sent out a service bulletin # t-sb-0130-12 which directly addresses this problem. I have been to my toyota dealer since that time addressing other recall issues however they never mentioned this service bulletin nor did they check if this…
ODI 10693269
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav4. The contact stated that the vehicle was secured in park and the emergency brake was applied however, the vehicle rolled away after the contact had exited. The contact's foot became trapped under the wheel and caused injuries. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted about the failure. The failure mileage and…
1 injury
ODI 10564232
Engine · Power Train
My wife noticed oil lite came on and went off in a split second . After that the car shut off car was checked no oil . Motor blew up . Called toyota and refused to do anything . Had to put a jasper engine in. Cost out of pocket $4990.00 and $1000.00 to install new engine . I believe with all the other reveiws with the same problem and poor engine design toyota needs to pay for the engine that customers had to pay…
ODI 10553629
Engine And Engine Cooling · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
Check engine light, vsc light and 4wd light came on and stayed on. Took vehicle to dealer and they diagnosed problem as defective charcoal canister. Was told toyota would not cover the repair or part under their emissions warranty. Toyota is attempting to blame this problem on consumer error when filling the gas tank. How is the charcoal canister not part of the emissions system when it's purpose is to serve as a…
ODI 10493404
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train
After hearing about tsbs related to premature water pump failure, i noticed that my rav4 was low on coolant. The dealer service department tested and found the pump was leaking, and replaced it under the power train warranty. Less than 15,000 miles and 2 years later i am noticing that the coolant level is beginning to run low again, and suspect the replacement water pump may again be defective. *tr
ODI 10578517
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav. The contact stated that while driving approximately 10 mph, the vehicle lunged forward while in second gear. The failure recurred continuously over a period of nine months. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who could not diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vin was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 99,000. Updated 05/28/14…
ODI 10578892
Power Train · Steering · Suspension
Steering has play and clunk at times causing car to swerve do mechanical defect and/or over correction of the driver do to sensation of loss of steering control. After reading user forms on this vehicle it is common to the vehicle and should be recalled by toyota to prevent fatal accidents. Recall items should include middle shaft and rack and pinion. Websites below tell people to complain to toyota but this should…
ODI 10490768
Electronic Stability Control · Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
2007 rav 4 had 3 lights turned on (check engine light, stability control light and [redacted] light), shortly after the lights came on, the brakes failed. Rav4 was taken to toyota delearship for repair and after the technicians being confused by the lights, they determined that the brake booster had failed. This issue is similar to the recent highlinder recall and i feel people's safety is at stake with the brakes…
ODI 10438615
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
In the fall of 2011, the vsc and 4wd lights came on in my 2007 rav4. At the same time my cruise control and 4wd stopped working. I took my car to teton toyota in idaho falls, id and was told that the charcoal canister was cracked and needed to be replaced at a cost of $1775.00. I could not afford to fix the car and eventually i purchased a used charcoal canister and had it installed by an independent mechanic. Then…
ODI 10574275