2007 Toyota RAV4 Toyota RAV4 2007

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2007 Toyota RAV4 repairs by problem area

Engine (37%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (12%)

Brakes and Traction Control (6%)

Suspension and Steering (18%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (20%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (6%)

Other (1%)

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2007 Toyota RAV4 brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (11%)

$500 - $999 (28%)

$100 - $499 (22%)

< $100 (39%)

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Chart based on 18 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2007 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV

269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD

81840 mi

C $30
Brake oil tank empty. Very cold -48C. Also still on original pads. 

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2007 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV

269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD

42000 mi

US $100
Faulty Caliper on left front 
225000 mi

US $625
Replaced front pads and rotors after only 30,000 miles. sitting too long was stated to be the cause. 
71300 mi

C $1000
pads and rotors replaced again - sooner than I would have expected. 
125860 mi

C $2108
Replace rear pads and rotors 
127000 mi

US $872
Brake cable would "hang up" during "sloppy" weather, i.e., ice, snow, melting snow. Released when temps went above freezing. Adjusted parking brake at handle and rear brake. 
27000 mi All the lights came on the dash and vehicle would not go above 35-45mph. Was told it was likely caused by ice/snow buildup in wheels/wheel wells. Problem has not returned since. 
111000 mi

US $700
Rusted parking brake cable replaced 
68700 mi

US $400
Left rear wheel sensor failed, causing the 4WD, ABS, ASC, and Brake lights to illuminate on the instrument panel. 
86000 mi brake check valve needed replaced. There is a TSB for this, caused a buzzing sound when applying brakes that came from dashboard area. 

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2007 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV

166-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

52000 mi

US $640
Another brake job, this one with both the calipers and the pads needing to be replaced due to excessive wear. Front end this time. 

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2007 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV

166-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD

124000 mi

US $525
Incorrect brake pads put on by previous owner. 
141000 mi

US $75
Warped front rotors causing bad shake when braking. 
53980 mi

C $140
front caliper seized 
9000 mi Emergency brake needed adjustment. 
105400 mi

C $50
Vehicle stability control warning light on. Yaw sensor required calibration. 

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2007 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV

150-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

55580 mi

$100
Brake pump normal wear. 

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2007 Toyota RAV4 Brake Problems

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