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%)

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2011 Toyota RAV4 suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (10%)

$100 - $499 (60%)

< $100 (30%)

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2011 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV

269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD

69516 mi

US $275
Replaced worn rear shock absorbers. 
71000 mi

US $400
Replaced worn front struts. 
25000 mi shock absorber (leaking) 
50000 mi

US $228
Leaking right rear shock absorber 
92000 mi

US $400
Replaced shock, springs and struts 

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2011 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV

179-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

32000 mi

US $160
Left rear shock absorber leaked most of the oil out. Right rear shock also starting to leak. Dealer did not alert us (during Toyota care) before 24K/24Mo. warranty expired. 
119000 mi

US $60
Noisy, clunky rear shock absorbers replaced 
52000 mi

US $175
rear shocks 
172000 mi

US $500
Replaced original struts and shocks. 
67000 mi

US $250
One rear shock absorber was leaking 

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2011 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV

179-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic AWD

235000 mi

US $1029
Struts and shocks 
38842 mi

US $370
Rear shocks replaced due to one leaking 
56000 mi

US $450
Rear stabilizer bar. Made clunking noise, driveable 
40920 mi Front struts were leaking, dealer replaced both struts. 
56300 mi Strut bearing plate and bushings worn / damaged. They declined at first, cost would be $850. I went through CAMVAP and Toyota agreed to cover it, it is scheduled for repair this week. Strut bearing plate / bushing was replaced, and it wasn't the issue. I had them look at the sway bar linkages (which is what I had originally brought the vehicle in for) and it turns out they were the issue. 
58900 mi Rear shock replaced, leaking oil. Dealer inspected due to noise in rear of vehicle. Noise is still present after repair. 
68200 mi Rear shock mounting plate separated from hub. Same shock recently repaired, dealer did not fasten bolts properly. Dismounted shock and mount damaged rear axle and multilink suspension. Rear wheel bearings developed play and noise. Could be related to extensive damaged caused by shock mount failure at highway speeds. 
119040 mi

C $200
Replaced rear shocks 
28380 mi

C $400
Rear shocks leaking - replaced 
56300 mi

US $300
Rear shocks replacement after they started leaking. 
64480 mi

C $800
Replaced rear shock assembly (leaking). 

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