Why does my Toyota Rav 4 make a whining noise?

Why does my Toyota Rav 4 make a whining noise?

My 2008 Rav 4 AWD emits a whining sound when I am slowly travelling between 38 and 44 kmh (23 and 27 mph). It could be an axle noise, but I was wondering if it could be generated by other systems, such as wheels, brakes, engine components or even air conditioning.

What does a RAV4 rear differential growl like?

Roll down your windows and if the sound is coming from under your car you’ll hear it. It sounds like a jet turbine spinning up. Im glad I found this thread. I am looking to get into a v6 Rav4 and if I test drive one with this noise I can be like its a $1000 part to fix this, price needs to come down ;P

What’s the noise coming from the rear of my car?

Follow the repair procedure in this TSB to diagnose and repair this condition. Some customers may complain about an abnormal noise from the rear of the vehicle that increases in volume as vehicle speed increases. The noise is commonly described as a whining, humming, roaring or growling noise.

Why does my rear differential make a noise?

The source of the noise may be a damaged transmission coupling assembly and two ball bearing assemblies. Follow the repair procedure in this TSB to diagnose and repair this condition. Some customers may complain about an abnormal noise from the rear of the vehicle that increases in volume as vehicle speed increases.

How can I tell if my RAV4 wheel is bad?

Toyota Rav4 Bad Wheel Bearing Diagnosis Test Drive – The best way to diagnose bearing noise in your Rav4 is to take it for a drive. You’ll be looking to hear the hum increase as the speed picks up. Jack and Wiggle – With your Rav4 on jack stands, you’ll want to look and see if the wheel is wiggling at the bearing.

What kind of noise does my Toyota I4 make?

So I have a tranny noise in my 2009 I4, and so does my friend who has a 2011 also I4. It comes on exactly as you say, at 23 to 25 mph, under light acceleration only. It is more of a “whirly” sound than a whine, but I guess it is a type of whine. It is almost imperceptible. Wife can’t hear it at all, and it’s her car, so good!

Can a bad wheel bearing cause a RAV4 to lock up?

It is not recommended to drive your Toyota Rav4 on a bad wheel bearing. They are dangerous. As they go bad they create heat. This heat can eventually cause the tire to lock up while going down the road. Replacing a wheel bearing is not that expensive, even if you take it in to a shop. Good luck diagnosing your Rav4.

Are there any problems with the Toyota RAV4?

Toyota RAV4 owners have reported 20 problems related to transmission noise (under the power train category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Toyota RAV4 based on all problems reported for the RAV4.