Toyota RAV4 2

Toyota RAV4 second generation replaced the first child in mid-2000. The RAV4 is based on the Toyota Corolla platform. The crossover was offered in 3- and 5-door configurations, both with full and front-wheel drive. In July 2003, a restyled version of RAV4 was released.

Engines

The engine line was represented by gasoline units with a working volume of 1.8 liters with a capacity of 125 hp (1ZZ-FE), 2.0 l - 150 hp (1AZ-FE and 1AZ-FSE - on the right-hand drive version) and 2.4 l - 167 hp (2AZ-FE). In addition, a 2.0-liter diesel engine with a capacity of 116 hp (1CD-FTV) was available. The most common in Russia were cars with a gasoline engine with a working volume of 2.0 liters and turbodiesel. All gasoline engines are equipped with a chain drive valve timing. The chain stretches after 200-250 thousand km. As a rule, the first to hand over the tensioner chain valve timing. Often after 100-150 thousand km begins to leak the laying of the valve lid and candle wells. After 150-200 thousand km, an increase in oil consumption is possible due to suffocated oil caps. 2 liters of atmospheric air with normal maintenance and operation under normal conditions goes for a long time. Some engines served 350-500,000 km without serious problems. But on the "stuffed" specimens after 250-350 thousand km there are cases of the need for major repairs due to the wear of the piston group. Individual owners with large runs due to poor-quality oil or its untimely replacement had to face the “wedge” of the engine: there was a charcoal and clogged oil channels. There are also cases of pulling the threaded part of the bolts from the block. As a result, antifreeze begins to go away or subtrees appear from under the head of the block. The VVT valve or valve may require replacement after 200,000-250km. The longevity of the system is affected by the quality of motor oil and the regularity of its replacement.

Transmission

The all-wheel drive system is reliable. In the process of operation of the Toyota RAV4, you mainly have to deal with the howl of the suspension bearing of the driveshaft and the appearance of backlash in the crosses of the cardan. The cost of a new cross is about 600 rubles, and work on replacement is about 2.5-3 thousand rubles.

Crossover relied on two gearboxes: 5-speed "mechanics" and 4-speed "automatic". The clutch of the mechanical box runs more than 150-200 thousand km. When running more than 200-250 thousand km can make noise bearing primary shaft. On later runs, there is a knockout of the 5th gear.

The machine received several chronic diseases. On cars of 2000-2003 after 130-150 thousand km burn out chips on the ECU board, which causes shocks (shocks) when switching from the second to the third and after turning on the rear gear. The problem block is located behind the glove compartment, the cost of soldering is about 4-5 thousand rubles. With repairs, it is better not to pull, since driving with tremors leads to the failure of the box itself. Complete repair of the box will require about 60 thousand rubles.

After 200-250 thousand km, a hum may appear when driving in the first gear. Over time, the landing places of the satellite axes are broken, and the "planetar" begins to buzz. This ailment is not treated, the owners only have to ride to the victorious.

Also occurs the twisting of the bushing of the automatic transmission pump, which begins to rotate or tear the oal box, which soon leaks. The cost of the new pump is about 5-7 thousand rubles.

Walking

The Toyota RAV4 suspension is relatively strong. The bushings of the front stabilizer run more than 50-80 thousand km (100-200 rubles), racks - more than 80-100 thousand km (about 900 rubles for the original). The bushings and racks of the rear stabilizer serve more than 100-150 thousand km. The front and rear shock absorbers may require replacement after 100-150 thousand km. The front depreciation rack will cost 3-5 thousand rubles, the rear - 1-2 thousand rubles. The front bearing serves more than 120-150 thousand km. Front balls will be asked for replacement after 140-180 thousand km (600 rubles). After 150-200 thousand km, suspension levers will most likely need to be replaced. The cost of one lever is 5-8 thousand rubles. The cost of a full bulkhead front suspension will be about 50 thousand rubles, the rear - about 30 thousand rubles. When replacing the suspension levers or adjusting the descent-fall often have to face the cramming of eccentrics. The process can be accelerated by the use of the “Bulgar”. The front and rear stage bearings nurse more than 130-180 thousand km. The rear hub changes in collection - about 8 thousand rubles for the original, the design of the front allows you to replace only the bearing cost 2 thousand rubles for the original. After 100 thousand km, knocking in the front suspension can be caused by wear of the Silent blocks of the steering rack mount. A set of new rubber bands costs about 1500 rubles. There is also a leakage of the steering rack. The cost of the remake of the oil oils is about 2 thousand rubles, the new reiki is about 30 thousand rubles. The braking calipers eventually sour and begin to wed (most often the rear).

Other problems and malfunctions

Body iron, if not rule after an accident, is not prone to corrosion. On RAV4 older than 8-10 years, the “glass” of the headlights turn yellow, and the lighting efficiency decreases.

On age cars, the washing motor often fails. The cost of a new tank assembled with a motor is about 2-3 thousand rubles.

Sometimes the door locks stop working. One of the reasons for breaking the wiring in the protective corrugated electric fire door. For the same reason, the electric window may stop working. But more often the problem with locks lies in the motor of the lock due to the failure of the varistor - variable resistor. After removing the "dead" resistor, the lock's operability is restored.

Water in the cabin may appear due to clogged drainage of the air conditioner or hatch (if available). If the water is long, the floor begins to corrode. Often, corrosion affects the ears of the seat attachment, which looks ugly.

There are no systematic problems with the climate installation and electricity.

Engines

• 2 liter atmospheric under normal maintenance and operation in normal conditions goes for a long time. Some engines served 350-500,000 km without serious problems.
• km there are cases of need for major repairs due to the wear of the piston group.
• In case of problems with VVT on the dashboard, Check is highlighted, engine thrust drops, fuel consumption increases, the engine works more noisily, and idle speeds float.
• The drop in idling speeds below standard values and vibration signal the need to clean the throttle and idle regulator.
• The radiator can flow after 150-200 thousand km.
• At large mileages, a temperature sensor responsible for turning on the cooling system fan is possible.
• Turbodiesel, as a rule, does not cause problems up to 200-250 thousand km.
• Next, you may need to replace fuel injectors, clean the vacuum valve VRV of the turbine control pneumatic drive and the EGR valve.

Transmission

• In the process of operation of the Toyota RAV4, you mainly have to deal with the howl of the suspension bearing of the driveshaft and the appearance of backlash in the crosses of the cardan.
• The problem block is located behind the glove compartment, the cost of soldering is about 4-5 thousand rubles.
• With repairs, it is better not to pull, since driving with tremors leads to the failure of the box itself.
• Complete repair of the box will require about 60 thousand rubles.
• Also occurs the twisting of the bushing of the automatic transmission pump, which begins to rotate or tear the oal box, which soon leaks. The cost of the new pump is about 5-7 thousand rubles.

Walking

• km knocking in the front suspension can be caused by wear of the Silent blocks of the steering rail mount.
• Replacing the main brake cylinder does not fix the situation. The reason for this behavior is still unclear.

Other problems and malfunctions

• Body iron, if not rule after an accident, is not prone to corrosion.
• On age cars, the washing motor often fails.
• But more often the problem with locks lies in the motor of the lock due to the failure of the varistor - variable resistor.
• Often, corrosion affects the ears of the seat attachment, which looks ugly.
• There are no systematic problems with the climate installation and electricity.

The second generation Toyota RAV4 has a good margin of reliability. Years take their toll, but the content of the Japanese crossover does not require much expense. The most preferred restyled version of Toyota RAV4 2.

• Engines: 2 liters atmospheric under normal maintenance and operation in normal conditions runs for a long time. Some engines served 350-500,000 km without serious problems.
• Transmission: In the process of operating the Toyota RAV4, you mainly have to deal with the howl of the suspension bearing of the driveshaft and the appearance of backlash in the crosses of the cardan.
• Driving: km knocking in the front suspension can be caused by wear of the Silent blocks of the steering rail mount.
• Other problems and malfunctions: Body iron, if not ruled after an accident, is not prone to corrosion.

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