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2002 Toyota RAV4 repairs by problem area

Engine (48%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (12%)

Brakes and Traction Control (0%)

Suspension and Steering (17%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (19%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (2%)

Other (2%)

Chart based on 42 repairs.
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2002 Toyota RAV4 repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (9%)

$500 - $999 (9%)

$100 - $499 (34%)

< $100 (49%)

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Chart based on 35 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2002 Toyota RAV4

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Toyota RAV4 in Texas, United States
Nov 2010 - Jun 2011
Dec 2010

84000 mi

US $200
Power door lock on passenger side does not function. 

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2002 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV

148-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual AWD

Toyota RAV4 in Bulgaria
Jan 2015 - Jun 2018
Apr 2016

265080 mi
replaced Struts 
Jul 2016

1066400 mi

$60
Exaust pipe / jount 
Jun 2017

110980 mi

$15
Rear door locking / blocked 
Toyota RAV4 in Oregon, United States
- Apr 2006
Apr 2006

62000 mi
dealership reprogrammed ECU unit because of check engine light came on 

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2002 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV

148-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

Toyota RAV4 in Ohio, United States
Jun 2013 - Sep 2013
Jul 2013

147200 mi

US $150
Stabilizer linkages needed replaced 
Toyota RAV4 in Aruba
Oct 2011 - Dec 2020
Jan 2011

72540 mi

$1610
Replace powersteering assy 
Nov 2014

80580 mi

$70
Leaking valve cover gasket. Remove sludge from shafts. 
Jan 2015

81620 mi
Sludge problem returned, oil check light burns constantly. Currently cleaning out engine. After cleaning out oil pan multiple times oil sludge seems gone. Oil strainer now stays clean and oil pressure light is not burning anymore. 
Mar 2015

83700 mi
Oil leak from VVTV-OCV. Put in a new gasket. 
Mar 2016

88040 mi

$78
Driver side stabilizer link broke loose. Was in bad condition. Replaced links on both sides. 
Jun 2017

91140 mi
Overdrive not working anymore. Probably solenoid broken. Will not be repaired for the time being. Two power windows in the back are not working anymore. Cleaned and lubed moving parts. No more pressure on AC system due to a leak. 
Toyota RAV4 in Oklahoma, United States
Mar 2011 - Jun 2016
Jan 2015

147300 mi

US $150
DENSO 234-9028 Air- Fuel Ratio Sensor/O2 sensor - bank 2 sensor 1 located at the front of the car 
Toyota RAV4 in North Carolina, United States
Jan 2013 - Jul 2015
Nov 2013

79000 mi

US $623
Driver's window would not close properly. Moved up about 1 inch at a time. Sometimes closed properly, but Toyota dealer claimed it needed new $400 motor. 
Apr 2014

81300 mi

US $150
Emissions cntrl. Check eng light. Code p1135 air flow sensor bank 1 sensor 1. That's top drivers side. Easy to reach. Autozone has a socket for about $11. Near radiator under exhst manifold shield. Denso brand is original Toyota. $125 Amazon 
Jul 2015

99000 mi

US $413
Hydraulic belt tensioner making noise when A/C on. Replaced this part and the serpentine belt. 
Toyota RAV4 in Arizona, United States
Oct 2010 - Mar 2011
Nov 2010

109000 mi
Shocks / struts replaced, along with changing oil and various fluids. 
Dec 2010

110000 mi
Driver window actuator. 

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2002 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV

148-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic AWD

Toyota RAV4 in Utah, United States
Apr 2015 - Jun 2018
Aug 2016

183000 mi

US $500
Check engine light was blinking, and car was stuttering. Had car towed to shop. Replaced all 4 spark plugs and one coil. 
Oct 2016

188000 mi

US $600
A/T oil temp light had come on briefly early in the month, so transmission fluid was replaced. Check engine light came on. Diagnostic was run. Catalytic converter needs replacing. Check engine light was on and previous diagnostic found it was the catalytic converter. A different shop thought it might be that the computer needed updating, and did that diagnostic, but the update had been done. They did not charge After diagnostics from two shops, took the car to yet another shop that had the best price on the part, and finally had the catalytic converter replaced. 
Mar 2017

193000 mi

US $20
Radiator was leaking and needed fluid added at least once a week. Put a stop leak in the system, which seems to have helped for now. 
Jun 2017

195000 mi
battery light came on and car was acting funny, eventually wouldn't start, or stay running once jumped. Update: scheduled to have alternator replaced in late July, see if that works. 
Jul 2017

196000 mi

US $200
Replaced the alternator (and battery for good measure). 
Toyota RAV4 in Ontario, Canada
Aug 2010 - Oct 2013
Dec 2010

137020 mi

C $1100
2nd gear shift solenoid replaced $1100.00 - 2 weeks later - similar issues Toyota replaced ECM - Warranty repair - assisted by Stop & Go who did the original transmission work . Solenoid would not have to be replaced if not for faulty ECM. 
Jun 2011

145080 mi

C $460
Noise from front left wheel. Wheel bearing replaced - front brakes adjusted and lubricated - problem resolved - $460.00. 
Toyota RAV4 in New York, United States
Oct 2011 - Jun 2012
Jan 2012

106000 mi

US $380
Replaced the bank 2, sensor 1 oxygen sensor 
Feb 2012

106500 mi

US $100
Hole in exhaust pipe. Patchwork repair.  Car also needs a new fuel tank due to a leak. For the time being I am only filling it half way. 
Toyota RAV4 in New York, United States
Jul 2013 - May 2015
May 2015

124000 mi
Transmission gone, junked. 
Toyota RAV4 in Alberta, Canada
Nov 2008 - Aug 2015
Mar 2008

75640 mi
Erratic shifting and power surges. Dealer replaced ECM at no charge as it was under warranty at that time. 
Mar 2013

141360 mi

C $1482
Replaced catalytic converter and exhaust manifold gasket. 
Jul 2013

143820 mi
Dealer recommended to replace both rear CV boots on the passenger side rear axle. 
Sep 2014

154380 mi
Resealed rear CV joint boot. 
Dec 2014

156860 mi

C $206
Replaced passenger side mirror glass. Heated mirror. 
Jan 2015

142380 mi

C $29
Replace missing battery cover screws. 
Jul 2015

162440 mi

C $290
Clunking noise from front end over bumps. Replaced front sway bar bushings. Corrected the problem. 

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