2012 Toyota RAV4 Toyota RAV4 2012

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2012 Toyota RAV4 repairs by problem area

Engine (19%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (14%)

Brakes and Traction Control (17%)

Suspension and Steering (15%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (19%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (10%)

Other (6%)

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2012 Toyota RAV4 brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (18%)

$100 - $499 (64%)

< $100 (18%)

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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.

2012 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV

269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD

82000 mi

US $600
Pads and rotors front and rear 
84000 mi

US $300
Front pads & rotors 

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2012 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV

269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD

60000 mi 60k including replace rear wiper blades, brake fluid flush, fuel injection cleaner, replaced rear brake pads and resurfaced rotors 
50000 mi

US $400
replaced front brakes 
24800 mi Front brakes pads, rotors and callipers, rear brakes, rotor and pads. 
45880 mi

C $165
Four brakes and rotors were worn, repaired under parts warranty, repair cost is just labour. 

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2012 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV

179-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic AWD

82000 mi

US $800
Rear brakes and shocks replaced 
81000 mi

US $200
replaced brake pads 
66000 mi

US $425
A normal brake job on the front axel was done at about 56000 miles. By an independent shop. Only Front rotors were turned. New OEM pads were installed on the front axel only. All brake lines flushed with new brake fluid. Original pads on rear axel are 10/32 inch (about) 80 percent good. 
13020 mi hand brake was not holding and the pedal seemed soft 
108810 mi

C $470
Replaced front pads and rotors 
52700 mi

C $450
Replaced rear rotors and pads 

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