Toyota RAV4 3

The third-generation Toyota RAV4 (designation CA30W) went on sale in its homeland in November 2005, and in December in the United States and Canada. The RAV4 also reached Europe. In 2010, the compact crossover survived restyling. As a result, the head and rear optics, the radiator grille have changed. A little adjusted the range of power units and boxes. You will not find a three-door version in this generation. It is worth noting that in the US market offered cars with an increased wheelbase - 2.66 m against 2.56 m. Due to the trunk door that opens to the right, the RAV 4 still looks like a small SUV. The spare wheel hangs on the trunk door, unnecessarily straining the hinges. But there are copies without a spare. They were serially equipped with expensive tires run flat with a metal insert, allowing after a puncture to get to the nearest tire assembly. The trunk is much larger than its predecessor. When folding the back of the back seat, a small threshold is formed.

Engines

Before restyling, the European Toyota RAV4 was equipped with 2.0 liter (1AZ-FE) gasoline engines with a capacity of 152 hp and 2.4 liters (2AZ-FE) - 170 hp. The American version was with gasoline engines: 2.4 liters and V6 3.5 liters (2GR-FE) - 269 hp. After restyling in European versions, 1AZ-FE gave way to the updated 2.0 liter (3ZR-FE) with a return of 158 hp, and in the American 2AZ-FE gave way to 2AR-FE (2.5 l / 170 hp). Meet RAV4 and diesel engines with a working volume of 2.2 liters (2AD-FHV / 136 hp and 2AD-FTV / 177 hp). All gasoline engines are generally reliable and do not cause trouble. In exceptional cases, there is a need to replace leaky glands. Owners of restyled Toyota RAV4 with a 2.0-liter gasoline engine note the noisier work of the engine: diesel, tsokot. This feature is caused by the Valvematic system, designed for smooth change in the height of the valve lift. Engines 2.4 liters often begin to "take oil" when running more than 70-100 thousand km - about 2-3 liters from replacement to replacement. The idyllic pump of the liquid cooling system (pump) spoils the idyllic, which often begins to leak after 40-60 thousand km. In some cases, it reaches 80-100 thousand km. The cost of the pump at the official dealer is about 5 000 rubles. In auto parts stores, the original pump can be found for 3-4 thousand rubles, an analogue - for 1.5-2 thousand rubles. The work on replacing auto mechanics is estimated at 2-3 thousand rubles. "White tail" can grow from the exhaust pipe after 40-60 thousand km of run. This is a poorly fixed internal thermosonic insulation of the muffler. With a run of more than 50-80 thousand.

Transmission

The electromagnetic clutch is responsible for the distribution of torque between the axles. The clutch seals can flow after 50-100 thousand km. When running more than 100-150 thousand km of clutch can buzz. The reason is the loss of properties of the lubricant incorporated in the bearing during assembly. The new bearing costs about 700-900 rubles, the work on its replacement will cost 1.5-2 thousand rubles. The price of a new electric coupling in the collection is about 20-25 thousand rubles. The semi-axles of the front and rear gearbox can flow after 50-100 thousand km. A little later, when running more than 100-150 thousand km, begins to "snot" the tail of the front or rear gearbox. It is worth noting that not all versions had a four-wheel drive system. Therefore, during the inspection, you should look under the car and check the presence of the rear differential. If the car is all-wheel drive, then there should be a transmission lock button in the cabin. In pair with the engines, a 5-speed “mechanics” or a 4-speed “automatic” works. After restyling, the 5-speed manual transmission was replaced by the “six-speed”, and with the 2.0-liter engine, a variator began to be installed. All boxes are generally reliable and serious complaints do not have, with a few exceptions. So, owners of RAV 4 with 5-step “mechanics” note the “biting” of the lever in the first transfer. The speed can be turned off only after double clutch. Also, owners note a weak howl when moving on the 1st and 2nd gears. The clutch runs more than 150-200 thousand km. The machine can “cover” after replacing the working fluid, and not immediately, but after several tens of kilometers. Such cases are not uncommon.

Walking

One of Toyota’s service campaigns is to test and replace the lower rear suspension arms. When RAV4 is assembled, due to insufficient nut tightening during operation, their weakening occurs, which leads to the departure of the angles of the rear axle wheel installation and a decrease in stability at high speeds. There are also irregularities. The bushings of the front stabilizer of transverse stability run more than 30-50 thousand km. The racks “live” longer – up to 80-100 thousand km. The cost of a new sleeve at dealers is about 1.5 thousand rubles, in spare parts stores - about 400-500 rubles, analogues are even cheaper - 200-300 rubles. Work on replacing bushings is estimated by dealers at 1.5 thousand rubles. The racks and bushings of the rear stabilizer run more than 100 thousand km. When running 60-100 thousand km begin to "sweat" front shock absorbers. The cost of the original shock absorber in “auto parts” is not much different from the dealership – about 5-7 thousand rubles. The analogue is cheaper by 2 times (about 3 thousand rubles). Rear shock absorbers are more durable, their resource is more than 150-200 thousand km. The same is true of the Silent Blocks. Stage bearings walk more than 100-150 thousand km. They change with the whole hub. The cost of the new hub is about 5-6 thousand rubles, and replacement work is about 1-1.5 thousand rubles. The brake system, as a rule, there are no complaints. In rare cases, a replacement of the failed ABS sensor is required. Knocks in the steering are not uncommon after 40-80 thousand km. As a rule, the culprit is either a steering cardinal (4-5 thousand rubles), or a steering shaft (from 5 to 11 thousand rubles), or a steering rack (20-25 thousand rubles). The steering rods are more than 100,000.

Other problems and malfunctions

The paintwork of the body, as on most cars, is weak and easily scratched. Soon chips appear. The restyled RAV4, in addition, suffers from foci of corrosion on the hood - around the chrome lining of the grille. The problem mainly concerns the regions that use aggressive agents in winter - Moscow and St. Petersburg. Dealers with the appearance of yellow spots made repainting of the hood under warranty. Also, owners of Toyota RAV4 11-12 years of release complain of corrosion of steel wheels in the nut attachment area. Some manage to convince dealers to replace the discs under warranty. When running more than 50-100 thousand km, the underwings in the wheel arch of the rear wheels often break off. Plastic in the cabin is often annoyed with its creak. And complaints from owners of the restyled version more. Salon Toyota RAV4 in the hearts called “rattle”. The cause of rattling in the trunk is a spare, eventually pushing rubber seals under the casing. The driver’s seat is often broken. The leather chair itself creaks in the area of contact of plastic linings with the skin. Water in the cabin (under the feet of the passenger on the right) may appear as a result of undocking the main supply of the washing liquid to the rear glass. The system hoses are laid along the right threshold. But water in the cabin can get due to a thin seal under the "toad" (the outer lining at the bottom of the windshield). When running more than 60-80 thousand km, sometimes the fan of the heater begins to “buzz.” The outside sounds go away after the lubrication.

Engines

• In exceptional cases, there is a need to replace leaky glands.
• After 150,000 km around the shells appear microcracks.
• As a result, the gasket under the head of the block burns out, and the cooling liquid disappears without a trace. Repairs can only be done once.
• At RAV4 there was once a well-known problem of Toyota cars - sticking the gas pedal in the pressed position. The real cases are isolated.

Transmission

• The electromagnetic clutch is responsible for the distribution of torque between the axles.
• The clutch seals can flow after 50-100 thousand km. When running more than 100-150 thousand km of clutch can buzz.
• The reason is the loss of properties of the lubricant incorporated in the bearing during assembly.
• The semi-axles of the front and rear gearbox can flow after 50-100 thousand km.
• Therefore, during the inspection, you should look under the car and check the presence of the rear differential.
• Official dealers confirm the presence of such a problem and recommend changing the oil when running about 60 thousand km.

Walking

• One of Toyota’s service campaigns is to test and replace the lower rear suspension arms.
• The front shock absorbers begin to “sweat” km.
• In rare cases, a replacement of the failed ABS sensor is required.
• Knocks in the steering are not uncommon after 40-80 thousand km.
• km, but their replacement by the manufacturer is not provided.

Other problems and malfunctions

• The restyled RAV4, in addition, suffers from foci of corrosion on the hood - around the chrome lining of the grille.
• The problem mainly concerns the regions that use aggressive agents in winter - Moscow and St. Petersburg.
• Also, owners of Toyota RAV4 11-12 years of release complain of corrosion of steel wheels in the nut attachment area.
• A few miles away, after which the diode bridge may need to be replaced.

The third generation Toyota RAV4 is a reliable and practical car. Only diesel versions should be considered. The gasoline engines are practically not broken.

• Engines: After 150,000 km, microcracks appear around the shells.
• Transmission: The electromagnetic clutch is responsible for the distribution of torque between the axles.
• Driving: One of Toyota's service campaigns is to test and replace the lower rear suspension levers.
• Other problems and malfunctions: The restyled RAV4, in addition, suffers from foci of corrosion on the hood - around the chrome grille lining.

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