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Chart based on 12 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2008 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV
269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD
20000 mi
Creaking sound from driver's seat. Seat frame replaced under warranty.
Sun visor pulled out of roof while being moved to window position
177000 mi
US $600
Headlight restoration, front tires,
40000 mi
US $60
Latch on armrest broke.
7740 mi
Steel wheels showing signs of rust. All four wheels replaced under warranty.
3000 mi
Plastic steering column cover was coming loose again over remote start, looks as though they finally have it tightened down correctly. Steering was rubbing against it because it was so loose.
11000 mi
Sunglasses holder stopped opening.
186 mi
Rattling sound from centre console when going tough bumpy roads. rattling sound from centre console when going tough bumpy roads. Taking it back next Tuesday
Wheel rims are rusting ... will be covered under the 3 year warranty so decided to wait to just before the warranty expires April 2011.
All is was regular maintenance
21080 mi
All 4 wheels were replaced under warranty at no charge as they were rusting. Also had the regular maintenance done at this time.
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