2011 Toyota RAV4 Toyota RAV4 2011

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2011 Toyota RAV4 repairs by problem area

Engine (12%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (17%)

Brakes and Traction Control (13%)

Suspension and Steering (20%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (24%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (1%)

Other (12%)

Chart based on 115 repairs.
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2011 Toyota RAV4 other repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (9%)

$100 - $499 (9%)

< $100 (82%)

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Chart based on 11 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2011 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV

269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD

25100 mi

US $200
nearly every time I have tires removed for rotation, flat tire (have had 3 incidents, comprising 2 different tires) - a bolt breaks when lug nut is removed. Firestone was last shop car in - they suggested replacing multiple lugs. 
31200 mi

US $59
found one lug missing on each of back tires today while doing tire rotation. 

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2011 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV

269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD

62000 mi Recall for sear belt repair Wiper linkage recall 
10000 mi Seat belt tensioners replaced. 

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2011 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV

179-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

139000 mi

US $600
Struts 
2000 mi Heated leather seats (non factory) were installed prior to delivery. After checking out the rear seat middle passenger seat belt, it was not working. Dealer installed bolt to secure the belt and insure working order. 

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2011 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV

179-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic AWD

31300 mi TPS monitor light was on but no low tires. Took it to the dealer to schedule a repair. They asked if I checked the spare. Oops. They filled the spare and the light went off. 
1020 mi Cig Lighter power outlet. Became detached after using with some very tight male power plugs. 
1860 mi Pass door slightly hard to close have given up trying to get it successfully repaired. 
34100 mi Rear door latch would not close when cold, dealer replaced latch mechanism. 
Driver's seat was broken 
5600 mi The driver seat moves slightly and makes noise when braking and accelerating. The service manager told me "that's how they are" and then offered to show my another new 2011 that he claimed did the same thing. 
35000 mi Front, driver door window seal failed to stay in place. Window seal was ordered and took almost two weeks to get into shop. Was replaced in about 2 hours under warranty. 

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2011 Toyota RAV4 Other Problems

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