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2006 Toyota RAV4 repairs by problem area

Engine (39%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (9%)

Brakes and Traction Control (4%)

Suspension and Steering (21%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (17%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (5%)

Other (5%)

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2006 Toyota RAV4 body repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (8%)

$100 - $499 (15%)

< $100 (77%)

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Chart based on 13 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2006 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV

269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD

6000 mi Center console Rattle - Shop fixed using felt strips. Rattle significantly diminished, not entirely gone. 
20000 mi Rear passenger side seat rattles as if it's not properly latched into place. They will be looking at it when I have the vehicle back for the other problems. 
23000 mi Rear seat rattle was fixed after seat was disassembled and reassembled and latch cables properly adjusted. 
134000 mi Water leak from cowl onto passenger side floor mat. Removed, cleaned and replaced cowl. Same issue is occurring. 
70500 mi

US $25
Cowl leak returned. Applied TSB BO021-06 by installing part #53244–42040. Also superglued the Cowl Splash shield (part #5575142010) back onto the plastic cowl cover (it had broken off). 
218000 mi

US $900
Rear subframe was significantly rusted, creating a safety issue. Had to remove and replace the existing rear subframe with a used one. 
28000 mi The trailer hitch wiring harness was not working -- one side did not flash the light or brake. Toyota dealer removed the old harness and installed a complete new one without charge! 
10000 mi During heavy rain, water ingress via fresh air intake drops into passenger footwell. Covered by Toyota TSB. Repair "if customer complains." 
10000 mi Window leak. 

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2006 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV

166-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD

52000 mi The floor mats had to be replaced because of excess wear. The console's upper storage compartment had to be replaced because the original broke off. 
2000 mi Repair of intake cowling due to water leak in passenger side footwell. 
66500 mi Driver's side sunvisor broke 
83000 mi

US $100
Rattle of the engine hood when idling. 
33000 mi Water leak front wind shield right side. Water accumulated on passenger side floor. 
46600 mi

US $150
Water on the passage side floor. Blocked drain tube. 

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2006 Toyota RAV4 Body Problems

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