- Engine / equipment
- RAV4 (III) with four-wheel drive
- Period mentioned
- 2006–2012
- Symptoms
- A low growl from under the rear of the car that increases with speed and does not change when turning the steering wheel.
- Possible cause described
- The rear differential coupling becomes noisy because its front bearing gets contaminated. In the US, Toyota extended the warranty on that coupling for 2006–2012 RAV4 4WD models (programme ZF4, December 2015).
- Check for the garage
- Note whether the noise rises with speed rather than with steering. At the garage, have them check the rear differential coupling before replacing wheel bearings.
- Cost cited in the source
- No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.
KNOWN FAULT · Toyota
Rear growl from the rear differential coupling on the RAV4 4WD
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How much does it cost to repair this fault?
No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.
A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.
Calculate estimateHow is it checked?
Note whether the noise rises with speed rather than with steering. At the garage, have them check the rear differential coupling before replacing wheel bearings.
What are the symptoms?
A low growl from under the rear of the car that increases with speed and does not change when turning the steering wheel.
Which cars and years does it affect?
- Brands
- Toyota
- Engine / equipment
- RAV4 (III) with four-wheel drive
- Period mentioned
- 2006–2012
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Models with this entry
- Toyota RAV4 (III)2006–2012
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