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8.0

pretty bad
Typical Repair Cost:
No data
Average Mileage:
10,250 miles
Total Complaints:
1 complaints

Most Common Solutions:

  1. cleaning valves from carbon build up (1 reports)
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2018 Toyota RAV4 engine problems

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2018 Toyota RAV4 Owner Comments

problem #1

Oct 012019

RAV4 LE 2.5L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 10,215 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

My RAV4 developed a knocking/tapping sound when the engine was started after a 5 to 7 hour break and the engine was cold. The noise would diminish or disappear after the engine reached operating temperature. I was told from the dealership that it was due to carbon buildup on the intake valves. They suggested that the problem was the result of my driving style, but they went ahead and cleaned the valves using a top engine cleaner. They also told me to make it a habit to drive on the highway more often. Apparently I have to babysit this car. I thought that port injected cars would be less susceptible to carbon build up.

- gt1620, Skokie, US

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