Power Train Related Problems of the 2009 Toyota RAV4

Table 1 shows nine common power train related problems of the 2009 Toyota RAV4. The number one most common problem is related to the power train (ten problems). The second most common problem is related to the differential unit (five problems).


Recently reported Power Train problems of the 2009 Toyota RAV4

The Power Train problem

My rear passenger suspension has multiple part damage. Rear shock bracket failure and other parts.   Read details...

The Differential Unit problem

Have a 2009 Toyota Rav4. Had growling noise in rear in 2017. Had rear differential coupler sub assembly replaced under warranty enhancement. Now 20000 miles later in November 2018 have growling noise again and local Toyota dealer says coupler would need to be replaced again.   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission problem

The contact owns a 2009 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated that she shifted into drive from park and when she removed her foot from the brake pedal, the vehicle began to accelerate in reverse. The contact stopped the vehicle and was able to duplicate the failure.   Read details...


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