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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%)

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2013 Toyota RAV4 body repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (7%)

< $100 (93%)

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Chart based on 15 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

6300 mi Rattle in dash. No parts replaced. Dash was just put more securely on. No more rattles. 
23000 mi Molding under roof rails would pop out under a high powered blower (car wash). Molding replaced. 
23700 mi The panel for the sunroof and interior light was separating from the ceiling. Replaced the part and it did not fix (made it worse). Will have it in again this month to re-evaluate with the manager and a Toyota rep. They snapped the panel back in successfully, but forgot to attach the microphone for bluetooth. 
4000 mi Had to take passenger door completely apart and readjust window regulator due to poor assembly then foamed. Rattle in dash due to "Excessive Clearance" in radio garnish. Applied foam to contact points and rattles ceased. 
9900 mi rubber weatherstripping on windshield cowl came loose new cowl installed under warranty 
27900 mi Fabric on door panel came unglued - new panel installed 

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2013 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV

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

9700 mi The seatbelt adjuster had a rattle. Dealer tried to fix, but rattle continued. The part was then replaced under warranty. 
32300 mi Lower plastic door trim replaced. Trim pulled away from door. Passenger side. 
33000 mi Roof rack trim popped out during car wash visit. Trim replaced. Trim popped off again. Took back to dealer. They taped it back on. No repairs since. 
6300 mi Drivers side exterior trim on roof channels came loose and needed to be glued back into place 
9900 mi Rear power liftgate rattling. 
14000 mi Roof channel trim came loose while driving. Not held in very well, as very easy to remove by hand. 
21000 mi

US $120
Drivers seat squeaking during any movement or driver. 
21000 mi Fabric coming loose from armrest area of both front door panels. Toyota refused to repair this under CPO warranty. Quoted a cost of $1500, to replace both so I am not having it repaired. 
10000 mi Roof rubber strip under rack came loose on highway, started banging on side of car. Small strip of two sided tape holds rubber within trough. Dealer replaced, indicated they see this often and usually caused by car wash water pressure. 
3200 mi Door trim became detached. Windshield trim came loose. 
1000 mi Rattle/Squeak in front dash - Nav/Radio surround 
3500 mi Rubber extrusion on LH cowl at btm of windshield was loose. (A problem reported on RAV4 forum). Dealer replaced entire cowl - a $400+ part. 
10820 mi Driver seat belt base in pillar B. Dealer replaced part - rattle still present but less often 
15000 mi Fabric liner on right front door inner panel peeling off / bubbling. 

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2013 Toyota RAV4 Body Problems

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