2009 Toyota RAV4 power train problems
28 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2009 Toyota RAV4 — 9% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“When the vehicle travels above 25 mph, a loud whining noise can be heard from the rear-center of the vehicle. The noise progressively increases in volume as the vehicle increases its speed. Once the vehicle travels fast enough, or enough power is fed through, power of the vehicle can be affected…”
filed May 13, 2020
“Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota rav4. While driving various speeds, the contact heard abnormal noises coming from the rear of the vehicle. An independent mechanic diagnosed the vehicle and stated that the rear differential needed to be repaired. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The…”
filed May 15, 2019
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other RAV4 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 RAV4 | 6 | 8% |
| 2024 RAV4 | 7 | 4% |
| 2023 RAV4 | 10 | 7% |
| 2022 RAV4 | 10 | 7% |
| 2021 RAV4 | 20 | 5% |
| 2020 RAV4 | 36 | 6% |
| 2019 RAV4 | 80 | 9% |
| 2018 RAV4 | 26 | 8% |
| 2017 RAV4 | 16 | 5% |
| 2016 RAV4 | 11 | 5% |
| 2015 RAV4 | 25 | 8% |
| 2014 RAV4 | 20 | 10% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2009 Toyota RAV4
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.