RAV4 V6 Water Pump

wisconsin willie · 12-21-2012, 11:09 AM

I purchased a new 2007 Toyota RAV4, v6, Sport. At 75K mileage, I too had to replace the water pump. Hope sometime someone determines if it should have been recalled before now.

**JuneBug** · 12-21-2012, 01:26 PM

Willie, did you ever have the cooling system serviced? If my water pump is going to leak/fail, I hope it happens before my extended warranty runs out at 75K!

evilbikeprep · 12-21-2012, 10:25 PM

My water pump went out right at 60000 miles on my 2007 V6. They fixed it at no cost to me. Hoping that my 2011 doesn't have the same problem!

JohnMcKlane · 12-22-2012, 11:54 AM

I too had to replace the water pump UNDER WARRANTY at 65000
2 mechanics said it was THE problem with our vehicule

I have a 2008 V6

Aptos Driver · 12-22-2012, 06:00 PM

I've got a "platinum", no-deductible extended warranty on my '07, good until April, '14 or 100,000 miles, whichever comes first. As I still don't even have 45,000 miles on the car, I might not even hit 60,000 miles before the warranty runs out. If the water pump is going to fail, therefore, I hope it's sooner rather than later.

Blogson · 12-22-2012, 07:26 PM

Does anyone know whether Toyota had fixed the apparent V6 coolant pump problem by the time the 2011 RAV4s began to be produced?

tgarran · 12-26-2012, 12:07 PM

I have a 2008 Rav 4 with the V6. The water pump is failing. I notice the coolant mist under the hood. We only have 24600 miles on the car. I am hoping the dealer will cover this. I scheduled an appointment on Friday morning. I see a lot of water pump problems with this car. I am curious as to why toyota has not recalled the part. Is there somewhere I can go to log the problem? Thanks

dexterdog · 12-27-2012, 11:32 PM

We bought my wife a certified 2008 Limited V6 with about 43k on the odo and the water pump went out at 48k. Luckily it was still under the certified warranty.

mikeinnj · 12-27-2012, 11:47 PM

Nice! About 6 months ago, I bought my certified 2009 Limited V6 also with 43k on the odo and my water pump went out at 47k. Also covered by warranty thankfully. Hopefully it was a bad batch with the 08-09s.

BigSwede · 12-28-2012, 11:51 AM

I'm going to have to keep a close eye on my water pump...my 08 is only at 53K but it sounds like it is still quite likely to go anytime...

12-21-2012, 11:09 AM	#1 (permalink)
wisconsin willie Junior Member Country: Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	RAV4 V6 Water Pump I purchased a new 2007 Toyota RAV4, v6, Sport. At 75K mileage, I too had to replace the water pump. Hope sometime someone determines if it should have been recalled before now. Last edited by JuneBug; 12-21-2012 at 01:20 PM.

12-21-2012, 01:26 PM	#2 (permalink)
JuneBug Your Humble Administrator Country: Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 8,983 Thanks: 37 Thanked 626 Times in 518 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Willie, did you ever have the cooling system serviced? If my water pump is going to leak/fail, I hope it happens before my extended warranty runs out at 75K! __________________ James __________________ 2008 Limited V6 2WD "The Silver Bullet" •Tow Prep •Autodim mirror w/compass •Wade deflector •Weathertech visors •BluLogic Bluetooth •QuickLift hood struts •Auto door locks • (((XM))) radio •Homelink •Unswitched 12V outlets

12-21-2012, 10:25 PM	#3 (permalink)
evilbikeprep Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	My water pump went out right at 60000 miles on my 2007 V6. They fixed it at no cost to me. Hoping that my 2011 doesn't have the same problem! __________________ ____________________________ 2011 Rav4 6cyl Base 2007 Rav4 6cyl Base (traded)

12-22-2012, 06:00 PM	#5 (permalink)
Aptos Driver Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Aptos, California Posts: 445 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I've got a "platinum", no-deductible extended warranty on my '07, good until April, '14 or 100,000 miles, whichever comes first. As I still don't even have 45,000 miles on the car, I might not even hit 60,000 miles before the warranty runs out. If the water pump is going to fail, therefore, I hope it's sooner rather than later. __________________ '07 Blizzard Pearl RAV4 Limited; 6-cylinder, 4WD My other car is a 2012 Camry Hybrid XLE

12-22-2012, 07:26 PM	#6 (permalink)
Blogson Advanced Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Oregon coast Posts: 2,077 Thanks: 13 Thanked 99 Times in 99 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Does anyone know whether Toyota had fixed the apparent V6 coolant pump problem by the time the 2011 RAV4s began to be produced? __________________ Jim 2011 Upgraded Base V6 4WD 2007 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic LT 2002 Craftsman LT1000 V2 Jesus is Lord

12-22-2012, 11:54 AM	#4 (permalink)
JohnMcKlane Member Country: Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Quebec Posts: 66 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I too had to replace the water pump UNDER WARRANTY at 65000 2 mechanics said it was THE problem with our vehicule I have a 2008 V6

12-26-2012, 12:07 PM	#7 (permalink)
tgarran Junior Member Country: Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Water Pump I have a 2008 Rav 4 with the V6. The water pump is failing. I notice the coolant mist under the hood. We only have 24600 miles on the car. I am hoping the dealer will cover this. I scheduled an appointment on Friday morning. I see a lot of water pump problems with this car. I am curious as to why toyota has not recalled the part. Is there somewhere I can go to log the problem? Thanks

12-27-2012, 11:32 PM	#8 (permalink)
dexterdog Member Country: Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: WA Posts: 53 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	We bought my wife a certified 2008 Limited V6 with about 43k on the odo and the water pump went out at 48k. Luckily it was still under the certified warranty.

12-27-2012, 11:47 PM	#9 (permalink)
mikeinnj Member Country: Join Date: May 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 72 Thanks: 2 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Nice! About 6 months ago, I bought my certified 2009 Limited V6 also with 43k on the odo and my water pump went out at 47k. Also covered by warranty thankfully. Hopefully it was a bad batch with the 08-09s. __________________ 2009 Rav4 Limited V6 AWD Blizzard Pearl - AVIC-Z130BT

12-28-2012, 11:51 AM	#10 (permalink)
BigSwede Advanced Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Minnesota Posts: 1,114 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I'm going to have to keep a close eye on my water pump...my 08 is only at 53K but it sounds like it is still quite likely to go anytime... __________________ ~Steve in Minnesota 08 Base V6 AWD Silver

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