2009 Toyota RAV4 Toyota RAV4 2009

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2009 Toyota RAV4 repairs by problem area

Engine (27%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (14%)

Brakes and Traction Control (12%)

Suspension and Steering (17%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (14%)

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

Other (5%)

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2009 Toyota RAV4 brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (18%)

$500 - $999 (32%)

$100 - $499 (41%)

< $100 (9%)

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Chart based on 22 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

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. 

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2009 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV

269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD

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 
65000 mi

US $700
replace pads turn rotors 

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2009 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV

179-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

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. 
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 
98000 mi

US $400
Rotors Resurfaced, Brake pads replaced 
130820 mi

C $1800
Seized calipers and worn pads 
31242 mi

C $611
Parking brake assembly broke inside console. Two cables replaced. 

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2009 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV

179-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic AWD

71920 mi

C $600
Pads and rotors too rusty to pass Ontario safety inspection. Pads and rotors replaced. 
148000 mi

US $380
Replace front brake rotors and pads 
163300 mi

US $550
Replaced master cylinder 
91740 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 
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. 

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