| Issue ID | 1439127 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11062359 |
| Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | RAV4 |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 01/12/17 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav4. While driving 45 mph, there was a loud noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. The noise occurred without warning. The vehicle was taken to toyota of rock hill (640 galleria blvd, rock hill, sc 29730) where it was diagnosed that the rear differential coupling needed to be replaced. The dealer stated that the warranty was expired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted at 888-270-9371 and stated that nothing could be done. A case number was not provided. The approximate failure mileage was 141,203. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 141203 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | FORT MILL, SC |
| VIN pattern | JTMBD31V175XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 45 |
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