When the car sits over night and is started cold, there is a noise from the engine that sounds like a timing chain rattle. The noise goes away in a second or 2 and other then that the engine runs okay. I think it may be a timing chain tensioner because I had another car with the same noise and the noise went away after the tensioner was replaced. The car has a drive train warranty that ends at 5yrs or 60K. The car will be going in for service soon and I will update after the issue is resolved.
Bought a RAV4 2017 LE about two weeks ago with 26 miles on the engine. The first week no issues very smooth and quiet.
The second week is when the problems started. The first issue was a weird rattling noise which was loud at points and later on got quiet. Notice noise was louder after driving it for about 2 hours in traffic. Now the engine sounds like a lawnmower every traffic light.
I have reached to the dealer, and they have asked me to bring the vehicle for inspection. I am very disappointed at this point because after so many years of not considering even to purchase a Toyota, I do and my troubles have started. I hope the manufacture and partners can assist.
Will come and keep everyone posted after this weekend when I drop off the vehicle at the dealership. Moreover, yes I do understand the vehicle had 26 miles. The explanation was that the car was located at a different dealer and had to brought to our local dealer.
- rav42017,
Woodbridge, VA, US
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When the car sits over night and is started cold, there is a noise from the engine that sounds like a timing chain rattle. The noise goes away in a second or 2 and other then that the engine runs okay. I think it may be a timing chain tensioner because I had another car with the same noise and the noise went away after the tensioner was replaced. The car has a drive train warranty that ends at 5yrs or 60K. The car will be going in for service soon and I will update after the issue is resolved.
- Wayne D., Salem, NH, US