2007 Toyota RAV4 Consumer Discussions

Subaru Forester VS Toyota RAV4

Re: Subaru Forester VS Toyota RAV4 [luv2golf]

Written by: ateixeira on Nov 23, 2009 07:59 AM

Each has its pros and cons. For reference, we own a 2009 Forester 2.5X Limited with the PZEV 175hp engine, and also a 2007 Sienna with the 2GR-FE V6 engine that goes in the RAV4. Are you shopping the base engines, or V6 vs. turbo? The Forester is efficient and very easy to drive. Considering it's shorter than a Chevy Cobalt coupe, you get tons of room. The seat backs ... Read More...

Toyota RAV4 2006

Re: 2007 RAV4 needed a brake job at 24,000 miles. [zivbnd]

Written by: mark19 on Nov 12, 2009 03:30 PM

The service manager is lying to you. Typical toyota dealer service lies. They make stuff up as they go along. The brake pads are cheap quality that's why they're not lasting. Toyota obviously saved money by putting on a cheaper quality pad that wouldn't last as long. You're not alone in short life on the brake pads. I don't blame you for not wanting to keep the car. ... Read More...

2007 RAV4 needed a brake job at 24,000 miles.

Written by: zivbnd on Nov 12, 2009 08:46 AM

I don't ride the brakes, and I drive pretty gently because I have clients in the car very frequently. When I quizzed the service manager, he said it was because the RAV4 was built using the Corolla platform and its extra weight meant that the brakes were under more stress. But I thought that the 2006 RAV4 on had their own, newer platform. Anyway, a couple months after ... Read More...

Toyota RAV4 Maintenance and Repair

2007 RAV4 Steering Noise

Written by: minivanfan88 on Nov 07, 2009 00:34 AM

Actually here is the newest TSB (thanks to whoever posted before): http://www.rav4world.com/tsb/2008/T-SB-0318-08.pdf My brother has a 2007 RAV4 with about 40K. He took it to the STAR Toyota Dealership Service Shop here in Queens, NY. The shop quoted him $2600 for the repair! $800 for parts and $1800 for labor - something seems off as I don't know too many jobs ... Read More...

Toyota RAV4 2006

Re: 2006 Rav4 Brake Replacement [tucson2]

Written by: neeners1005 on Oct 09, 2009 02:50 PM

I have a 2006 Rav4 Sport Edition 4WD bought brand new that I have had problems with since I got it. First I had to have the radio replaced 4 times in 3 months due to electrical issues (starting when I had the car 1 month) then I had to have the transmission reprogrammed due to an electrical issue at 5 months. I was good until I had the car a little over 1 1/2 years and 27,000 ... Read More...

Aftermarket 3rd row seating for RAV4

Aftermarket 3rd row seating for RAV4

Written by: allg on Aug 17, 2009 01:28 PM

Is it possible to add an aftermarket 3rd row seating for my 2007 RAV4. Toyota dealers are telling that it is not doable by any Authorized dealer. If it is done by someone else other than authorized dealer, will it void the warranty? Are there any safety issues involved in doing it aftermarket. Thanks in adv for your response Read More...

Toyota RAV4 Extended Warranty

Extended Warranty for Rav4

Written by: allg on Aug 17, 2009 01:17 PM

I got quotes from a few dealers for Platinum Coverage Extended warranty for my 2007 Rav4 (it is still under 3 yr 36,000 mile factory warranty) and every dealer's price is different. Can I buy the coverage from an out of state dealer (specifically from some state which does not have a sales tax?) Does it cause any trouble while claiming warranty? 1. Is the warranty ... Read More...

Toyota RAV4 Throttle Lag

Re: Has anyone had transmission hesitation problems with the Toyota RAV4 2007? [dals4ever]

Written by: cmr6 on Aug 11, 2009 08:26 PM

Don't abandon ship yet. Other manufacturers with the "new adaptive drive" software have the same issue. The computer gets confused....Have them wipe it's memory. I have them do it everytime I have my oil changed. Maybe it's time to look for a bulletin online. My dealership didn't know about the front passenger leak bulletin for RAV-4s...I found that myself ... Read More...

Re: Has anyone had transmission hesitation problems with the Toyota RAV4 2007? [goose602]

Written by: dals4ever on Aug 11, 2009 07:09 PM

Oh my...I had really not expected to see others with this problem. I just got treated like I was a total idiot by my dealer. I bought my 2007 Rav4 new on 7/30/07. Three weeks ago I get in it to go to work and it acts like it is not able to pull my drive way. The think felt like it was trying to pull the hill in 3rd gear. I was pressing the gas but it was like nothing was doing anything. ... Read More...

Toyota RAV4 Noise from Chassis

NOISE FROM UNDERNETH/FRONT CHASSIS WHEN REVERSE

Written by: ken94 on Jul 13, 2009 06:19 PM

I have the same SUV (2007 4WD V6 RAV4). The first year I did not notice of any problem, but the second year I start hearing a clicking sound when it is in reverse and only happens first thing in the morning. I took it to the same Toyota dealer two different times one year apart. The first time the mechanic said he only heard a normal brake pad slap and there is nothing wrong ... Read More...