2010 Toyota RAV4 Toyota RAV4 2010

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2010 Toyota RAV4 repairs by problem area

Engine (21%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)

Brakes and Traction Control (15%)

Suspension and Steering (17%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (18%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (11%)

Other (6%)

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2010 Toyota RAV4 brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (18%)

$500 - $999 (23%)

$100 - $499 (41%)

< $100 (18%)

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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.

2010 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV

269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD

83700 mi

C $990
Parking brake was stuck. Required overhall of entire parking brake and cleaning or rear wheels. 
35000 mi

US $500
Replaced front brake pads and flushed brake fluid. 
48996 mi

US $320
Brake fluid flush. Preventive maintenance, 
74000 mi

US $1300
New front rotors/pads. Rear rotor resurface/new pads. Brake system flush. 
94000 mi

US $150
Rear brake rotors and pads 
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. 
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 
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. 

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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. 

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2010 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV

179-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic AWD

1315000 mi

US $275
Replaced rear calipers (both sides) 
68200 mi

US $1500
Pulsating pedal, had to pump the pedal for effectiveness. 
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. 
73000 mi

US $180
Brake job. Let worn brakes go too long and had to turn down the rotors too. 
13640 mi Master cylinder failure 

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2010 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV

156-horsepower 2.0L I4 7-speed shiftable CVT AWD

121880 mi Rear brake seized 

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2010 Toyota RAV4 Brake Problems

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