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2013 Toyota RAV4 repairs by problem area

Engine (9%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (19%)

Brakes and Traction Control (12%)

Suspension and Steering (4%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (28%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (21%)

Other (8%)

Chart based on 102 repairs.
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2013 Toyota RAV4 engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (11%)

$500 - $999 (11%)

$100 - $499 (33%)

< $100 (44%)

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Chart based on 9 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2013 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV

176-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

66000 mi Rough, dry starts. Oil control valve and cam gear replaced per TSB. Replacement gear also defective, replaced again along with camshaft. Dry starts continue. 

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2013 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV

176-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

99000 mi

US $350
Fuel vapor leak. Check engine light with AWD light. Replaced gas cap, didn’t do it. Replaced solenoid- that was the big cost. Didn’t do it. 
105000 mi

US $1500
Exhaust clip rotted away, exhaust line needed replacement t 
50220 mi

C $125
Heat shield replaced as original came loose 
42160 mi

C $515
Water Pump Leaking just after 5 years and not even 70K KM. Not a good car!! Water pump needed to be replaced. 
29000 mi cannot start 
2000 mi bad fuel injector 
10640 mi

C $55
Car has had two boost starts in past two years. Dealer says no problem with systems. Issue is driving pattern; trips are too short. I bought and installed a trickle charger. 
62 mi

C $280
Wiring chewed by rodents while parked at airport . Some replacement, some repair after vehicle towed. 

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2013 Toyota RAV4 Engine Problems

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