2008 Toyota RAV4 Toyota RAV4 2008

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2008 Toyota RAV4 repairs by problem area

Engine (40%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (9%)

Brakes and Traction Control (6%)

Suspension and Steering (16%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (18%)

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

Other (5%)

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2008 Toyota RAV4 body repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (8%)

$100 - $499 (17%)

< $100 (75%)

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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. 

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2008 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV

269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD

6000 mi replaced rear door upper rubber stop/bumper 
70000 mi

US $75
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 

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2008 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV

166-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD

16120 mi

C $110
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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2008 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV

73000 mi

US $35
Door seal loose making closing the door difficult. Glued the strip 

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2008 Toyota RAV4 Body Problems

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