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Toyota RAV4 repairs by problem area
Engine (31%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (11%)
Brakes and Traction Control (9%)
Suspension and Steering (16%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (20%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (7%)
Other (5%)
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- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 1906 repairs.
Toyota RAV4 brake repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (10%)
$500 - $999 (23%)
$100 - $499 (44%)
< $100 (23%)
Chart based on 162 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2021 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV
176-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
| 41500 mi US $275 |
Replaced front and rear brake pads |
2020 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV
176-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
| 37630 mi US $8 |
Drivers-side electronic parking brake started to squeal during application. Lubricated all brake shims, ears, and slide pins. Noise is gone. Fairly certain the sound was coming from the pad ears. Very easy DIY job. No dealer trip needed. |
2018 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV
176-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 3000 mi US $441 |
The wires ripped out of the right rear speed sensor, causing various dire warnings to be shown on the center display. The dealer replaced the sensor, cleared codes, and test drove. Vehicle had 2701 miles on it and has only been driven on paved roads. |
| 17348 mi | TSB-0025-473301 Front Brake pads replaced for groaning sound. |
2018 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV
150-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid CVT AWD
| 36000 mi US $900 |
pads and rotors for inspection |
2017 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV
176-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 34000 mi US $500 |
Front brake noise. Pads were completely worn. Pads replaced, rotors machined. |
2017 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV
150-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD
| 98580 mi C $550 |
Pads and rotors needed replacement First time brakes have been don 159000 km |
2017 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV
150-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid CVT AWD
| 17000 mi US $251 |
front brakes wore out at 13000 miles. turned front rotors, new pads. Cost me $251 for repairs but toyota later reimbursed me for the expenses. The front rotors on the rav hybrid are under designed for the weight of the vehicle. dealer told me that they do not last like on other toyotas. I am going to order slotted rotors and ceramic brakes at prox 25k and see if these last longer. love the vehicle but toyota definitely has a problem with the rav front rotors/brakes |
2016 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV
176-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 24000 mi | Left rear pads near bare metal, right rear 70%. Replaced both rear under warranty. |
| 52000 mi US $350 |
Replaced brakes and rotors all 4 wheels. second set. Not holding up well |
| 26000 mi US $600 |
Worn pads |
| 31000 mi | A sensor was replaced. Warnings that systems weren't working..antilock brakes, cruise control, lane assist, etc. |
2016 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV
150-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid CVT AWD
| 43000 mi | Premature brake wear on rotors...Pads glazed at 42k |
| 49910 mi C $400 |
front brakes change |
2015 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV
176-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 80100 mi US $210 |
Replacement of rear rotors and brake pads |
2014 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV
176-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 39680 mi C $300 |
Rear brake pads |
| 73780 mi C $400 |
Front rotors warped |
| 34100 mi ¤300 |
Resurface rotors |
| 4960 mi | LOOSE PARKING BRAKE CABLE SINCE DELIVERY |
| 38440 mi C $95 |
Front Brake pads. |
| 40000 mi US $100 |
I did not replace parts at the time, but while gone for 2 weeks, the pads rusted to the rotors. I had the Rav sitting in my driveway while we were gone for 2 weeks and got a loud clunk when I wen to to drive it. It eventually went away. In August, we were only gone for a week with the Rav parked at the airport. In that instance, I had to back out of my parking space and got a very loud clunk. As I drove forward, I also got a clunk that continued as I drove. It eventually went away when going forward, but was back every time I applied the brakes. The clunk diminished when braking, but it took a good 3 weeks or more to go away. |
| 67000 mi US $500 |
The rear sliders get hung up and I get premature brake pad wear. This is the second time I have had to have my rear brakes done. |
| 65000 mi US $550 |
After only 2 years and less than 15,000 miles, the rear brakes/ rotors needed to be replaced. The rear brakes on this vehicle have been a problem that cost me roughly the same amount of money the last time it was done. |
2013 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV
176-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 26500 mi US $415 |
Loose screw damaged left front caliper and pads. The problem created excessive vibration and noise. Both front calipers and pads were replaced. |
| 48000 mi US $160 |
Brakes were making a squealing noise. Mechanic checked pads & rotors and determined there was still plenty of wear left, so no repair/replacement done. |
2013 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV
176-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 35960 mi | Replace rear pads |
| 49000 mi US $85 |
Rear driver abs sensor replaced |
| 15500 mi C $400 |
Premature pad wear, replace rotors. Front brakes. |
| 5400 mi US $450 |
Replace rotor & pads |
| 108000 mi US $400 |
Replaced original rear rotors and pads |
| 98000 mi US $800 |
Rear calipers froze on one side. Tear in boot lead to corrosion. |
| 111000 mi US $1500 |
Brake pads and rotors all around plus rear calipers. |
| 75000 mi US $350 |
oil/filter change, brake pads |
| 91000 mi US $730 |
Brake pads replaced, rotors and drum. Note - brakes were replaced within the last 18 months. They lasted ~60,000 miles the first go round. |
| 39000 mi US $650 |
Brake pads and rotors, both axles |
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 |
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. |
2012 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV
179-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic AWD
| 82000 mi US $800 |
Rear brakes and shocks replaced |
| 13020 mi | hand brake was not holding and the pedal seemed soft |
| 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. |
| 81000 mi US $200 |
replaced brake pads |
| 108810 mi C $470 |
Replaced front pads and rotors |
| 52700 mi C $450 |
Replaced rear rotors and pads |
2011 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV
269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD
| 88000 mi US $350 |
Brakes - cannot remember exact issue - mechanic assured me it was a normal wear and tear. First noticed as a noise, then eventually could feel a slight vibration in steering wheel. I think I let it go too long, oops.???? |
2011 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV
269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD
| 65100 mi C $460 |
Replace both parking brake cables as they are jammed. |
| 56000 mi US $400 |
Replaced front pads and rotors |
| 55000 mi US $360 |
Dash warning lights; ABS, DSC, Brake. Next day, added Check engine, and 4wd. Happened twice, none since then. Dealer recommended replacing a $2140 brake actuator part. Would have to wait 7 to 10 days to receive the part. Express shipping NA. |
| 56700 mi US $250 |
Initial troubleshooting by Stevens Creek Toyota inadequate! Used independent Toyota shop in Chico who diagnosed problem caused by faulty Brake relay. |
2011 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV
179-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 5000 mi | As delivered the parking brake would not hold the car if there was even a shallow slope. Dealer re-adjusted the parking brake to specification and solved the problem |
| 106000 mi US $1300 |
Pads and two rotors. |
| 165000 mi US $1100 |
All rotors, pads, and rear calipers replaced. |
| 46000 mi US $50 |
Replaced front disk brake pads |
| 58000 mi US $100 |
Rear brake pads bound in caliper, causing uneven premature wear and damaged rear disks. Replaced pads and disks. |
2011 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV
179-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic AWD
| 71300 mi C $550 |
Front pads, rotors replaced |
| 195000 mi US $343 |
Grinding noise during braking. Front brake pads and rotors replaced |
| 235000 mi US $500 |
Rear brake pads and rotors replaced |
| 69316 mi C $600 |
Replaced rear emergency brake cables |
| 86000 mi US $350 |
Rear brakes and rotors |
2010 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV
269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD
| 35000 mi US $500 |
Replaced front brake pads and flushed brake fluid. |
| 48996 mi US $320 |
Brake fluid flush. Preventive maintenance, |
| 83700 mi C $990 |
Parking brake was stuck. Required overhall of entire parking brake and cleaning or rear wheels. |
| 63240 mi C $120 |
My passenger (right) rear caliper not modulating properly/sticking if the parking break is applied especially after exposed to moisture. The parts inspected and cleaned. Parking break adjusted. Issue still exists. |
| 67000 mi C $1300 |
Brake pad, rotors etc. and parking brake cable/cover and two recall items. |
| 63460 mi C $280 |
- Seized parts. Slides, pins, boots etc. Brakes were not grabbing. |
| 104780 mi C $968 |
Front brakes were worn. Rotors and pads were replaced. |
| 113460 mi C $807 |
Rear pads and disks replaced. |
| 139500 mi C $382 |
Front brake pads and rotors |
| 96100 mi C $1150 |
Rotors, pads replaced all around. Battery needed to be replaced. |
| 99820 mi | Brakes squealing loudly after dealer replaced pads and rotors all around. Also, squealing noise when backing up. No parts replaced, but dealer claimed to have fixed issues. Issues persist. |
| 102920 mi | Brought vehicle in again for squeaking brakes. Concenered that replacement brakes weren’t genuine OEM, as brakes have never squealed before after replacing. Tech lubed brakes. Problem still persists. |
| 74000 mi US $1300 |
New front rotors/pads. Rear rotor resurface/new pads. Brake system flush. |
| 52000 mi US $125 |
Rear brakes "pop" after reversing and then moving forward. A slight jerk can also be felt when the noise occurs. Dealer could not duplicate. |
| 94000 mi US $150 |
Rear brake rotors and pads |
2010 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV
179-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 58900 mi C $700 |
replaced front brake pads and rotors |
| 74000 mi US $250 |
Replaced rear brake pads and performed alignment. |
2010 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV
179-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic AWD
| 1315000 mi US $275 |
Replaced rear calipers (both sides) |
| 81000 mi | The dealer alerted me to to the brake problem when I took the car for an oil and filter change. Their estimate was nearly $500, so I got another price from a local shop recommended by a trusted friend. Pads and rotors. |
| 13640 mi | Master cylinder failure |
| 73000 mi US $180 |
Brake job. Let worn brakes go too long and had to turn down the rotors too. |
| 68200 mi US $1500 |
Pulsating pedal, had to pump the pedal for effectiveness. |
2010 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV
156-horsepower 2.0L I4 7-speed shiftable CVT AWD
| 121880 mi | Rear brake seized |
2009 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV
269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD
| 30380 mi C $1000 |
Full brake job rear. Calipers, rotors and all associated hardware replaced. |
2009 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV
269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD
| 65000 mi US $700 |
replace pads turn rotors |
| 1361 mi | Brake booster diagnosis and hood flutter. |
| 87441 mi US $158 |
Rear Brake Pads |
| 43000 mi US $491 |
ABS/4WD/Trac lights on. Right/Front wheel speed sensor wires cut or chewed. Wheel speed sensor replaced |
2009 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV
179-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 31242 mi C $611 |
Parking brake assembly broke inside console. Two cables replaced. |
| 130820 mi C $1800 |
Seized calipers and worn pads |
| 81700 mi US $250 |
Replace front rotors and pads for $250.00 This is the first repair (81000 miles) since we bought the car in 2009-free oil changes for life from dealer. |
| 98000 mi US $400 |
Rotors Resurfaced, Brake pads replaced |
| 85800 mi US $1600 |
Brakes engaged while driving. Had vehicle towed. All calipers and rotors had to be replaced, brake fluid replaced. |
| 120000 mi US $1000 |
New rotors in front Parking brake replaced |
2009 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV
179-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic AWD
| 148000 mi US $380 |
Replace front brake rotors and pads |
| 163300 mi US $550 |
Replaced master cylinder |
| 85120 mi C $550 |
Rear left caliper had seized. Rear brake pads, rotors and left caliper were replaced, system was bled out, tires were rotated and inspected and an oil, lube and filter was done. |
| 99820 mi C $342 |
Brakes making a dragging noise. Replacement of front brakes, pads and rotors. Installation of new caliper rubbers and clear and lube caliper slides, bleed out system, test drive. |
| 123528 mi C $432 |
Noise in rear end. Cleaned hubs and rims, replaced rear brake pads and rotors, clean and lube caliper slides. |
| 127863 mi C $533 |
Removed and replaced left and right ebrake cables and ebrake shoes. |
| 139432 mi C $462 |
Remove and replace front brake pads and rotors. Cleaned caliper slides. |
| 156223 mi C $534 |
Remove and replace rear brake pads and rotors. Clean calipers and slides and lube. |
| 112440 mi | rear brake service to clean corrosion off rotors and free up calipers |
| 117180 mi C $180 |
Replace seized emergency brake cables Seized calipers replaced |
| 71920 mi C $600 |
Pads and rotors too rusty to pass Ontario safety inspection. Pads and rotors replaced. |
2008 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV
turbocharged 134hp 2.2L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual AWD
| 83000 mi £180 |
Parking brake stuck on. Shop stripped cleaned and replaced brake shoes, readjusted. |
2008 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV
269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD
| 83000 mi US $250 |
Replaced all brakes and rotors. Broke lose a seized caliper pin. |
| 142600 mi C $365 |
Right Rear Brake Caliper wouldn't release |
| 100000 mi US $1500 |
warped rotors |
| 127100 mi C $900 |
front brake pads and rotors |
| 1000 mi | Hand brake needed to be raised very high for it to grab. It isn't normal as none of the others do it but they won't fix it since it still works. |
| 160000 mi US $400 |
Rear brake pad set and rotor replaced. |
| 96000 mi US $200 |
replaced front rotors and pads |
| 85560 mi C $1556 |
4 new rotors and 4 new pads. |
2008 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV
166-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 120000 mi US $800 |
Caliper broke |
| 75000 mi US $600 |
Replace front brakes |
| 93000 mi US $200 |
Brake pads were 3mm and starting to make noises when braking. Replaced rear brake pads, resurfaced rear rotors. |
2008 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV
166-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD
| 118800 mi US $622 |
calipers on the rear wheel had to be replaced. rotors and pads |
| 24800 mi C $285 |
lubricated pins etc |
2008 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV
| 64500 mi US $50 |
Adjust loose parking brake |
2007 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV
269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD
| 81840 mi C $30 |
Brake oil tank empty. Very cold -48C. Also still on original pads. |
2007 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV
269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD
| 42000 mi US $100 |
Faulty Caliper on left front |
| 27000 mi | All the lights came on the dash and vehicle would not go above 35-45mph. Was told it was likely caused by ice/snow buildup in wheels/wheel wells. Problem has not returned since. |
| 127000 mi US $872 |
Brake cable would "hang up" during "sloppy" weather, i.e., ice, snow, melting snow. Released when temps went above freezing. Adjusted parking brake at handle and rear brake. |
| 225000 mi US $625 |
Replaced front pads and rotors after only 30,000 miles. sitting too long was stated to be the cause. |
| 111000 mi US $700 |
Rusted parking brake cable replaced |
| 86000 mi | brake check valve needed replaced. There is a TSB for this, caused a buzzing sound when applying brakes that came from dashboard area. |
| 68700 mi US $400 |
Left rear wheel sensor failed, causing the 4WD, ABS, ASC, and Brake lights to illuminate on the instrument panel. |
| 71300 mi C $1000 |
pads and rotors replaced again - sooner than I would have expected. |
| 125860 mi C $2108 |
Replace rear pads and rotors |
2007 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV
166-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 52000 mi US $640 |
Another brake job, this one with both the calipers and the pads needing to be replaced due to excessive wear. Front end this time. |
2007 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV
166-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD
| 9000 mi | Emergency brake needed adjustment. |
| 141000 mi US $75 |
Warped front rotors causing bad shake when braking. |
| 124000 mi US $525 |
Incorrect brake pads put on by previous owner. |
| 53980 mi C $140 |
front caliper seized |
| 105400 mi C $50 |
Vehicle stability control warning light on. Yaw sensor required calibration. |
2007 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV
150-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 55580 mi $100 |
Brake pump normal wear. |
2006 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV
269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD
| 207000 mi US $75 |
Replaced brake pads front and rear. |
| 117700 mi US $350 |
Brake booster replaced |
2006 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV
269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD
| 49000 mi | Stuck pin, abnormal pad wear. Pins required greasing. |
| 92000 mi | Brake, ABS, and VSC lights would come on for no reason at all. |
| 10000 mi | "Clunk" after using parking brake. Covered by Toyota TSB "if customer complains". |
| 10000 mi | Repaired with TSB - updated brake parts. |
2006 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV
166-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD
| 117700 mi US $1190 |
Brake booster failure. Brake booster was replaced. |
| 145000 mi US $300 |
Replaced brakes. |
| 149000 mi US $500 |
New brakes. |
| 156000 mi US $165 |
New rear pads installed and rotors turned. |
| 71700 mi US $150 |
Caliper bolt froze not allowing pads to float. Had to replace caliper |
| 112000 mi US $400 |
While in for inspection. Needed new pads in front, pads and rotors in the rear. |
2005 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV
161-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 383800 mi US $250 |
Right rear parking brake cable froze up and had to be repalaced |
2005 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV
161-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual AWD
| 73160 mi C $510 |
Front ABS system: Pads and Rotors; free play adjustment on pedal; requested slack removal on emergy br. cable..Had to return vehicle to shop on following day for a proper 'pressure line bleed' due to spongy pedal play. |
| 51460 mi | Front disks, pads, calipers |
2005 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV
161-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 74000 mi US $30 |
past few months, after it rains or a car wash,ABS, traction control,stability control warning lights stay lit x2-3 days. During oil change,asked my mechanic to run diagnostic; showed issue, he recommended dealer eval next time time lights on |
| 146000 mi US $146 |
Front brake caliper on one side was frozen and discovered to cause accelerated brake pad wear when replacing pads/rotors. Replaced caliper and bled brake system. |
| 149000 mi US $135 |
Master brake cylinder was bypassing/leaking internally causing the brake pedal to slowly sink to the floor at stoplights. Replaced master cylinder, bled the system. |
| 110000 mi | Brake pads were worn to within 2mm of being gone. Brake rotors were below minimum thickness. All were replaced for both the front and rear of the car. |
| 178000 mi US $180 |
Traction control. |
2005 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV
161-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD
| 142366 mi C $124 |
caliper slider seized, replaced front slider pin |
2004 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV
161-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual AWD
| 197000 mi US $50 |
Rear pads wearing down every 6 months due to seized calipers. Have replaced calipers multiple times with no improvement. |
2004 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV
161-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD
| 309300 mi | replaced rear brake pads, caliper, and rotor |
2003 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV
148-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 206000 mi US $200 |
Caliper rattle |
| 269000 mi US $150 |
Brake pad and disk replacement |
| 135000 mi US $115 |
brake shoes replaced, hardware replaced, drums turned |
2003 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV
148-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic AWD
| 101000 mi US $600 |
brakes |
| 131500 mi US $70 |
Traction control sensor has failed. Replacement required removal of the front right wheel and manually plugging the new sensor |
2001 Toyota RAV4
Engine not specified
| 259000 mi US $425 |
Brakes and rotors |
2001 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV
148-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 171000 mi US $600 |
Love my car. Love love Toyota |
1997 Toyota RAV4 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 225000 mi US $700 |
Master cylinder bad, brake fluid old, whole system replaced. |
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