2008 Toyota RAV4 Toyota RAV4 2008

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2008 Toyota RAV4 repairs by problem area

Engine (40%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (9%)

Brakes and Traction Control (6%)

Suspension and Steering (16%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (18%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (5%)

Other (5%)

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2008 Toyota RAV4 brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (13%)

$500 - $999 (27%)

$100 - $499 (40%)

< $100 (20%)

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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.

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. 

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2008 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV

269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD

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. 
100000 mi

US $1500
warped rotors 
127100 mi

C $900
front brake pads and rotors 
96000 mi

US $200
replaced front rotors and pads 
85560 mi

C $1556
4 new rotors and 4 new pads. 
142600 mi

C $365
Right Rear Brake Caliper wouldn't release 
160000 mi

US $400
Rear brake pad set and rotor replaced. 
83000 mi

US $250
Replaced all brakes and rotors. Broke lose a seized caliper pin. 

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2008 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV

166-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

93000 mi

US $200
Brake pads were 3mm and starting to make noises when braking. Replaced rear brake pads, resurfaced rear rotors. 
120000 mi

US $800
Caliper broke 
75000 mi

US $600
Replace front brakes 

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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 

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2008 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV

64500 mi

US $50
Adjust loose parking brake 

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2008 Toyota RAV4 Brake Problems

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