I just read your post in relation to the whining noise coming from the rear of your car ! I have also purchased a 2007 Rav 4 ZR6 model .. my car also has a noise between 40 and 60 klms an hour ! I have had the car into a transmission specialist who advises that the noise is a result of a a worn crown pinion bearing or something similar which will cost approx $3500 to repair ! He feels that it doesn’t need repairing at this stage because the noise is only minor however because I know it’s there it annoys the crap out of me as I now listen for it ! He also advises that he will have issues getting parts .. I would
RAV4 V6 whining noise @ 40 - 70 km/h
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I just read your post in relation to the whining noise coming from the rear of your car ! I have also purchased a 2007 Rav 4 ZR6 model .. my car also has a noise between 40 and 60 klms an hour ! I have had the car into a transmission specialist who advises that the noise is a result of a a worn crown pinion bearing or something similar which will cost approx $3500 to repair ! He feels that it doesn’t need repairing at this stage because the noise is only minor however because I know it’s there it annoys the crap out of me as I now listen for it ! He also advises that he will have issues getting parts .. I would