# Potential RAV4 '06 Makes noise at 55-65 MPH **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Tags:** rav4, toyota\ **Created:** [July 30, 2016, 8:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/potential-rav4-06-makes-noise-at-55-65-mph/94169 "2016-07-30T20:28:15Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 7\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![dychoi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/8e8cbc/32.png) [@dychoi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dychoi)\ **Post date:** [July 30, 2016, 8:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/potential-rav4-06-makes-noise-at-55-65-mph/94169/1 "2016-07-30T20:28:15Z")
I’m looking to buy a used 2006 RAV4 with 145K miles. You can find it at JT Automart online. I took on a test drive today, and everything seemed very good except for one noise at high speed, 55-65 MPH. It’s an on off noise that sounds kind of like a low engine rev, but I am not revving the engine. It comes only at those speeds. It also sounds to be coming from the rear of the cars. I have read some about issues like these with RAV4s, but like some other opinions. And what would be the best way to go about this car? ---
**Author:** ![db4690](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/db4690/32/2583_2.png) [@db4690](https://community.cartalk.com/u/db4690)\ **Post date:** [July 30, 2016, 8:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/potential-rav4-06-makes-noise-at-55-65-mph/94169/2 "2016-07-30T20:33:28Z")
I would pay a shop/mechanic to inspect the car. Tell him to thoroughly check it out, because you’re thinking of buying it Here’s what that inspection should include, to name a few things . . . road test on city streets . . . good roads AND bad roads road test on freeway . . . make absolutely sure to apply the brakes a few times at that speed rack up the car, to check for leaks, suspension, steering, tires, rims, etc. check out the level and condition of all the fluids pull off front and rear tires to visually inspect the brakes ---
**Author:** ![SteveCBT](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/stevecbt/32/3192_2.png) [@SteveCBT](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SteveCBT)\ **Post date:** [July 30, 2016, 8:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/potential-rav4-06-makes-noise-at-55-65-mph/94169/3 "2016-07-30T20:51:17Z")
+1 to @db4690 This will be money well spent. The Rav has a good reputation, and if well maintained will give you good service. But my daughter got a free extended warranty from Toyota for rear differential noise. Not sure if this is the same noise you are hearing, but make sure your mechanic checks that out. > **[2006-2012 Toyota Rav4 Rear Differential Warranty Extension LSC ZF4](https://www.toyoheadquarters.com/threads/2006-2012-toyota-rav4-rear-differential-warranty-extension-lsc-zf4.554/)** > > Warranty Enhancement Letter ZF4 > > Technical Service Bulletin 0080-13 > > > Subject: Warranty Enhancement Program – ZF4 > 2006 – 2012 RAV4 4WD vehicles... ---
**Author:** ![VOLVO-V70](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/8e8cbc/32.png) [@VOLVO-V70](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VOLVO-V70)\ **Post date:** [July 30, 2016, 9:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/potential-rav4-06-makes-noise-at-55-65-mph/94169/4 "2016-07-30T21:26:01Z")
It is really quite simple. Look for a used vehicle that does not make you wonder if something is wrong with it. ---
**Author:** ![texases](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/texases/32/862_2.png) [@texases](https://community.cartalk.com/u/texases)\ **Post date:** [July 30, 2016, 11:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/potential-rav4-06-makes-noise-at-55-65-mph/94169/5 "2016-07-30T23:56:37Z")
Yeah, I’d just find a different one. ---
**Author:** ![db4690](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/db4690/32/2583_2.png) [@db4690](https://community.cartalk.com/u/db4690)\ **Post date:** [July 31, 2016, 12:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/potential-rav4-06-makes-noise-at-55-65-mph/94169/6 "2016-07-31T00:54:37Z")
As many of the regulars have mentioned in the past . . . the mileage alone shouldn’t be cause for alarm Freeway miles are usually better than stop and go miles But the car needs to be thoroughly checked . . . and if there’s any indications it hasn’t been properly maintained then walk away There’s lots of cars for sale out there ---
**Author:** ![dychoi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/8e8cbc/32.png) [@dychoi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dychoi)\ **Post date:** [August 2, 2016, 9:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/potential-rav4-06-makes-noise-at-55-65-mph/94169/7 "2016-08-02T09:02:35Z")
Thank you all!