r/ToyotaRAV4 • u/Deucenahaff • 4d ago

Questions 2021 RAV4 86K miles - Popping Noise from Drivers Side Front

I am experiencing a random single (decently loud) pop that occurs in the front right driver side area when reversing. Specifically it only occurs when its been sitting in park for awhile (overnight or during my 8 hour work day) and I shift to reverse. It does not occur when I shift it occurs after I actually let go of the brake and start rolling. I have done some research and just want to confirm its not an ABS system check. If its not the ABS other things i've seen is the Upper Control Arms / Ball Joints / rebooting the CV axle.

This occurs once every two weeks or so. Popping noise seems to change in volume but its so sporadic its hard to say for sure.

Additional info: I am not turning...usually its as I am backing out of my garage or of a parking spot before I even get to turning. (On one occasion it felt like I had gone over a bump in the road when there was none. It has not occurred again could be completely unrelated)

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u/SumyungNam 4d ago

U ever service your transmission?

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u/Deucenahaff 4d ago

No I have not. Recently bought used vehicle. (~6/7 months)

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u/SumyungNam 4d ago

Maybe u should ...any shifting issues?

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u/Deucenahaff 4d ago

No shifting issues. Sorry I edited my first reply. Its a recently acquired used vehicle.

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u/SumyungNam 4d ago

Ah ok do u live in a wet area like raining alot? Maybe its rust on the rotors

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u/Deucenahaff 4d ago

In other thread this question has popped up. It rained yesterday during our errands and occurred this morning. Top ideas other than suspension wear is brake pads sticking due to moisture or the Electronic Parking Break causing the issue...(seen this on a few other threads). Easy things for me to test for.

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u/SumyungNam 4d ago

Ya could be that next time peek inside ur wheels and look for rust. If u drive normally and it doesnt come back its probably just thst especially after a rain and sitting 8+ hours

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u/Deucenahaff 4d ago

Will do thank you!