Engine & fuel system
2 documented faults — symptoms, causes and workshop fixes.
Failure to start
Low fuel pressure due to restricted or blocked fuel filter.
Overview
- Affects
- All models with petrol engines.
Repair steps
- Remove fuel tank.
- Renew fuel filter.
- Refit fuel tank.
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 19.
Unable to remove in-tank fuel pump
Overview
- Affects
- All models with in-tank fuel pump assembly retaining ring.
- Remedy
- Fit new part
Cause
Retaining ring for fuel pump assembly seized to fuel tank.
Repair
- Cut through retaining ring to enable removal from fuel tank. Avoid damaging fuel tank threads.
- Inspect fuel tank threads for damage. If fuel tank threads damaged or new retaining ring will not tighten: Fit new fuel tank.
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 20.
Electrical & ignition
1 documented fault — symptoms, causes and workshop fixes.
Seat belt warning buzzer and warning lamp on when passenger's seat is unoccupied
Cause
Passenger's seat occupation pressure sensor too sensitive.
Repair
- Fit modified passenger's seat occupation pressure sensor.
Parts2 parts
| Part | Part number | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Seat occupation pressure sensor - RHD | 71052-42061 | 1 |
| Seat occupation pressure sensor - LHD | 71051-42041 | 1 |
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 2.
Brakes
2 documented faults — symptoms, causes and workshop fixes.
ABS warning lamp illuminated
Symptoms
Trouble code stored in ABS control module fault memory: C1249.
Cause
Brake pedal position (BPP) switch faulty.
Repair
- Fit new BPP switch.
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 15.
Engine malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illuminated. Trouble code stored: P0607
Overview
- Affects
- All models with four wheel drive and trailer socket.
- Fault codes
P0607- Remedy
- Fit modified part
- Parts
- 2 parts
Cause
Corrosion of connectors in trailer socket.
Brake pedal position (BPP) switch faulty.
Repair
- Check trailer socket for corrosion. If corrosion present: Fit new trailer socket.
- If no corrosion present: Fit modified brake pedal position (BPP) switch.
Parts2 parts
| Part | Part number | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Trailer socket | Z457P-00560-01 | 1 |
| Brake pedal position (BPP) switch | 84340-69025 | 1 |
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 17.
Suspension & drivetrain
3 documented faults — symptoms, causes and workshop fixes.
Knocking noise from front suspension when driving over speed humps
Overview
- Affects
- All models, →12/10.
Cause
Internal fault with front shock absorbers.
Repair
- Replace front shock absorbers with modified version.
- Check front wheel alignment and adjust if necessary.
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 10.
Knocking noise from front suspension when manoeuvring or parking
Excessive friction between front suspension strut upper mounting and shock absorber bump stop. Fix: fit a modified part.
Overview
- Affects
- All models with four wheel drive.
- Remedy
- Fit modified part
Repair steps
- Disassemble front suspension struts.
- Fit modified shock absorber bump stop and plastic washer. Ensure plastic washer fitted on top of shock absorber bump stop.
- Reassemble suspension struts and refit.
Parts
| Part | Part number | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Front bump stop | 48331-42050 | 2 |
| Plastic washer | 48334-42010 | 2 |
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 16.
Knocking noise from rear suspension over uneven surfaces
Overview
- Affects
- All models, →04/12.
- Remedy
- Fit modified part
- Parts
- 3 parts
Cause
Unsatisfactory design of rear anti-roll bar link rod bushes causing damage to anti-roll bar link rods.
Repair
- Fit modified rear anti-roll bar link rods.
- Fit modified bushes to rear anti-roll bar link rods.
Parts3 parts
| Part | Part number | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Anti-roll bar link rod | 48830-42021 | 2 |
| Anti-roll bar link rod bush | 48817-05010 | 2 |
| Anti-roll bar link rod bush | 48817-05020 | 2 |
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 21.
Steering
4 documented faults — symptoms, causes and workshop fixes.
Knocking noise from steering mechanism when driving over rough roads
Cause
Unsatisfactory design of steering rack.
Repair
- Fit modified steering rack.
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 8.
Knocking noise from steering column when steering wheel turned
Cause
Unsatisfactory design of steering column lower shaft.
Repair
- Fit modified steering column lower shaft.
Parts2 parts
| Part | Part number | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Steering column lower shaft | 45221-42080 | 1 |
| Clamp | 90460-64003 | 1 |
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 9.
Knocking noise when turning steering wheel
Symptoms
Knocking felt through steering wheel when turning.
Cause
Fascia crossmember mounting bolts loose.
Repair
- Retighten fascia crossmember mounting bolts to 20 Nm.
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 13.
Electric power steering (EPS) warning lamp illuminated
Overview
- Affects
- All models.
- Fault codes
U0105U0121- Remedy
- Fit modified part
Cause
Electric power steering (EPS) control module failure.
Repair
- Carry out electrical, mechanical and component tests (as applicable) to eliminate any other possible cause(s).
- If no fault(s) found: Fit modified electric power steering (EPS) control module.
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 18.
Clutch & gearbox
3 documented faults — symptoms, causes and workshop fixes.
Strong odour in vehicle interior due to excessive clutch slip
Symptoms
Clutch slip.
Cause
Unsatisfactory design of clutch pressure plate.
Repair
- Fit clutch centre plate and modified clutch pressure plate.
Parts2 parts
| Part | Part number | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch centre plate | 31250-33040 | 1 |
| Clutch pressure plate | 31210-33042 | 1 |
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 5.
Abnormal noise from clutch master cylinder when clutch pedal depressed or released
Cause
Insufficient clearance between clutch master cylinder pushrod and clutch master cylinder bore.
Repair
- Fit modified clutch master cylinder.
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 6.
Erratic gear shifts when cruise control resumed driving up hill above 40mph (60kph)
Overview
- Affects
- All 4WD models with cruise control and automatic transmission (AT), →11/07.
- Remedy
- Fit modified part
Cause
Engine control module (ECM) software fault.
Repair
- Carry out electrical, mechanical and component tests (as applicable) to eliminate any other possible cause(s).
- If no fault(s) found: Fit modified engine control module (ECM).
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 12.
Body & trim
4 documented faults — symptoms, causes and workshop fixes.
Front bumper detached at side mounting brackets
Cause
Poor manufacture of front bumper side mounting brackets.
Repair
- Fit modified front bumper side mounting brackets.
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 1.
Front door not opening using interior door handle in very cold conditions
Cause
Unsatisfactory design of door lock mechanism release cable.
Repair
- Fit modified door lock mechanism release cable.
Parts1 part
| Part | Part number | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Door lock mechanism release cable | 69750-42031 | 2 |
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 4.
Instrument panel not working
Overview
- Affects
- All models, →07/06.
- Remedy
- Fit modified part
Symptoms
Erratic instrument panel operation.
Cause
Instrument panel faulty.
Repair
- Carry out electrical, mechanical and component tests (as applicable) to eliminate any other possible cause(s).
- If no fault(s) found: Fit modified instrument panel.
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 11.
Front edge of bonnet vibrates whilst driving at high speed
Cause
Excessive clearance between bonnet and bonnet slam panel.
Repair
- Fit sealing strips to front edge of bonnet.
Parts3 parts
| Part | Part number | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Sealing strip, RH | 52543-42010 | 1 |
| Sealing strip, LH | 52544-42010 | 1 |
| Sealing strip, centre | 53396-42020 | 1 |
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 14.
Wipers & visibility
2 documented faults — symptoms, causes and workshop fixes.
Rear wiper not working
Overview
- Affects
- All models, →02/08.
- Remedy
- Fit modified part
- Parts
- 1 part
Cause
Rear wiper arm frozen in cold conditions, causing internal failure of wiper motor.
Repair
- Carry out electrical, mechanical and component tests (as applicable) to eliminate any other possible cause(s).
- If no fault(s) found: Fit modified rear wiper motor.
Parts1 part
| Part | Part number | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Rear wiper motor | 85130-42061 | 1 |
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 3.
Radio interference when rear wiper is operating
Overview
- Affects
- All models, →02/08.
- Remedy
- Fit modified part
- Parts
- 2 parts
Cause
Rear wiper motor faulty.
Repair
- Fit modified rear wiper motor.
- Fit modified rear wiper motor wiring harness.
Parts2 parts
| Part | Part number | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Rear wiper motor | 85130-42061 | 1 |
| Rear wiper motor wiring harness | 82375-42010 | 1 |
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 7.
Glossary
Technical terms used in this guide.
- ECM
- Engine control module — the electronic unit that manages the engine
- Nm
- Newton-metres — the standard unit for how tightly a bolt is done up
- ABS
- Anti-lock braking system — stops the wheels locking under hard braking
- BPP Switch
- Brake pedal position switch — behind the pedal, it triggers the brake lights
- BPP
- Brake pedal position — the switch behind the pedal that triggers the brake lights
- Anti-Roll Bar
- A bar that links the left and right suspension to cut body roll in corners
- Control Module
- A control unit for one of the vehicle's systems (engine, gearbox, brakes, body, and so on)
- Fascia
- The dashboard and the surrounding interior panel
- Fault Memory
- The list of stored trouble codes in a control module
- In-Tank Fuel Pump
- The fuel pump mounted inside the fuel tank
- Instrument Panel
- The dashboard display that shows warning lights and messages
- Trouble Code
- A standardised fault code stored by a control module, read with a diagnostic tool
- Wiring Harness
- The bundled cables that carry power and signals around the vehicle
- Bushes
- Rubber mountings that let a suspension or body joint move without metal-to-metal contact
Frequently asked questions
What are the common faults with the Toyota RAV4 2.0?
This guide contains 21 workshop bulletins for the Toyota RAV4 2.0. Of these, four concern the steering and four the body and trim. Symptoms, causes, repair steps and part numbers are shown where supplied.
Does every Toyota RAV4 2.0 have these faults?
No. These are patterns documented across the model by workshops, not predictions for an individual vehicle. Where a fault applies only to certain vehicles or VIN ranges, that is listed with the fault.
Can I check for Toyota RAV4 2.0 faults myself?
Many of them. The documented symptoms can be seen, heard or felt during a test drive.