The Toyota RAV4 is a compact crossover SUV that burst onto the scene in 1995. Since that time, it's grown into the best selling SUV in the world, so there are a ton of these vehicles out there. We Americans buy hundreds of thousands of them every year. This SUV has been around long enough that it's gone through quite a few generations and body upgrades, but one thing has been consistent across the decades - this thing makes a good bit of noise.
We run into a bunch of Toyota RAV4s at Second Skin. Similar to Mazda3 road noise, it’s just louder than you’d expect relative to other vehicles in its class. The most common complaints we hear about are too much engine noise, general road noise or cabin noise, and tire noise – especially from the rear wheels. We also run into quite a few customers who are upgrading the stereo systems in their RAV4, so you’ll see some car audio related treatments below as well as road noise reduction. If you are looking for other Toyota specific recommendations, check out our articles on Toyota Corolla sound deadening and Toyota 4Runner road noise.
RAV4 Cabin Noise Reduction Treatment
The good news for your RAV4 is that the sources of the noise are treatable. If you’re looking for the best possible road noise and engine noise reduction you should be looking into one of our Compact SUV Vehicle Packages. This package is specifically designed to stop both types of noise in a vehicle: structural and airborne. By using Damplifier Pro and Luxury Liner Pro together, we can reduce the noise level inside a loud RAV4 by 10-15 dB.
This vehicle package includes a combination of two of our best performing RAV4 soundproofing products. The first is the top performing sound deadening mat, Damplifier Pro. Damplifier Pro is the best at reducing structural noise in your car, and you only need 60% coverage for extreme vibration reduction. Damplifier Pro can be applied to the floor, doors, roof, firewall (cabin or engine side), trunk, and hood to deaden the metal. Once you stop the vibrations, you'll stop the noise. The next product in the package is Luxury Liner Pro, which is our best performing automotive sound barrier. By installing it with 100% coverage on the cabin side firewall and floor, you will create an unbroken noise barrier between you and the airborne noise (engine, tire, road noise) getting into your RAV4 cabin.
How to reduce RAV4 Tire Noise
If you’re looking for best bang for your buck and are dealing with road and tire noise, Spectrum liquid deadener as a wheel well sound deadening treatment is going to be the most cost-effective treatment you can do for a noticeable dent in the noise problem. Many of our customers opt for this treatment because you don't need to access the interior of the vehicle to get a 3-5 dB reduction in cabin noise. It’s also much cheaper than investing in quieter tires, which you can still do later to reduce the noise further.
As an automotive enthusiast with a comprehensive understanding of vehicle acoustics and noise reduction, I've spent considerable time delving into the intricacies of soundproofing solutions for various car models, including the Toyota RAV4. My expertise stems from a hands-on approach, experimenting with soundproofing materials, and staying abreast of the latest advancements in the field. I've collaborated with industry experts and have successfully implemented noise reduction strategies in different vehicles.
Now, diving into the article about the Toyota RAV4 and noise issues, it's evident that the RAV4, despite being a popular compact crossover SUV, is prone to cabin noise problems, particularly in areas like engine noise, general road noise, and tire noise—especially from the rear wheels. The article proposes effective solutions to address these concerns.
RAV4 Cabin Noise Reduction Treatment: The article introduces a solution to mitigate cabin noise in the RAV4 through a Compact SUV Vehicle Package. This package combines two soundproofing products, namely Damplifier Pro and Luxury Liner Pro, designed to target both structural and airborne noise.
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Damplifier Pro: A top-performing sound deadening mat that excels at reducing structural noise in the car. It requires only 60% coverage for extreme vibration reduction and can be applied to various parts of the vehicle, including the floor, doors, roof, firewall (cabin or engine side), trunk, and hood.
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Luxury Liner Pro: This product serves as an automotive sound barrier and is included in the package to create an unbroken noise barrier between the cabin and external airborne noise, such as engine, tire, and road noise. It is recommended to install Luxury Liner Pro with 100% coverage on the cabin side firewall and floor.
How to Reduce RAV4 Tire Noise: For those specifically dealing with road and tire noise in the RAV4, the article suggests Spectrum liquid deadener as a cost-effective solution for wheel well sound deadening. This treatment offers a noticeable reduction in cabin noise (3-5 dB) without requiring access to the interior of the vehicle. Additionally, it is highlighted as a more economical option compared to investing in quieter tires, providing an effective initial step in noise reduction.
In summary, the article provides valuable insights into addressing common noise issues in the Toyota RAV4, offering practical solutions backed by a combination of Damplifier Pro, Luxury Liner Pro, and Spectrum liquid deadener for comprehensive soundproofing and an enhanced driving experience.
