8.0

pretty bad
Typical Repair Cost:
No data
Average Mileage:
36,000 miles
Total Complaints:
1 complaints

Most common solutions:

  1. replacement with model "h" transaxle (1 reports)
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problem #1

Jun 202015

RAV4 Limited 3.5L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 36,000 miles

whining noise between 20-65 mph

Been to two dealers , first one says, "Definite pinion noise, but not covered by TSB" ???

Second one says " Slight pinion noise, but not included in TSB by VIN" ?

I am an ASE certified Master Auto tech with over 40 years in the business. I have NEVER heard such lame ass excuses for an ongoing prevalent whining / howling pinion noise!. I am about to write my second letter of complaint to Toyota. This is inexcusable! This defect covers years 2006 through 2012. TSB 0130-12. Evidently Toyota feels a screaming pinion noise is acceptable or would rather lose customers over a know product defect. I fully intend to utilize all of social media to bring this egregious negligence to the public.

- hawkinsnj, Toms River, NJ, US