2004 Toyota RAV4 Toyota RAV4 2004

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2004 Toyota RAV4 repairs by problem area

Engine (35%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (2%)

Brakes and Traction Control (4%)

Suspension and Steering (22%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (26%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (9%)

Other (2%)

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2004 Toyota RAV4 electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (9%)

$500 - $999 (9%)

$100 - $499 (55%)

< $100 (27%)

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Chart based on 11 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2004 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV

161-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual AWD

96600 mi

£100
Neded new battery. First one lasted 10 years (since new) 

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2004 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV

161-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

78000 mi

US $120
The driver's door lock-actuator wore out and had to be replaced (the lock was fine, but it would no longer lock/unlock with power switch). 
170000 mi

US $589
Don't remember specifics. I think it was an alternator issue. 

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2004 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV

161-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD

161200 mi

C $260
Both headlight assemblies changed. 
163900 mi

C $1400
-20 and car would not start -CAA attempted boost but melted a bat terminal-towed to dealer - bat and alt replaced. They also blew control card for auto start which I replaced myself. 
72000 mi

US $30
One headlight bulb was burned out- I replaced both halogen bulbs. 
52000 mi

US $100
Replaced faulty front passenger door lock solenoid. 

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2004 Toyota RAV4 4-door

4-cylinder manual 2WD

35220 mi car wont start, weak horns and lights 

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2004 Toyota RAV4 4-door

4-cylinder automatic AWD

57540 mi Service personnel had performed A/C service and maybe fogotten to refit the drain pipe - so the floor got suckes full with water, car had to get stripped and dried out. Additional: MIL light came on Additional: 1 tire hit by wire 
66960 mi

€300
Replaced Battery Fixed temp gauge 
68200 mi Temp gauge had to be fixed again, turned out to be a plug connector which had not been fixed properly. 
79360 mi

€100
AC had lost a third of its content after 13 years... 

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2004 Toyota RAV4 Electrical Problems

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