| Issue ID | 1521327 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11160850 |
| Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | RAV4 |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 17/11/18 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the 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. Warranty enhancement expired october 2018. Toyota won't stand by new part and dealer says would cost about $1900 including labor. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 105000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | FOND DU LAC, WI |
| VIN pattern | 2T3BF32V49WXXXXXX |
| 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 |
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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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