2005 Toyota RAV4 Toyota RAV4 2005

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2005 Toyota RAV4 repairs by problem area

Engine (41%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)

Brakes and Traction Control (17%)

Suspension and Steering (15%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (19%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)

Other (0%)

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2005 Toyota RAV4 electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (78%)

< $100 (22%)

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Chart based on 9 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2005 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV

161-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD

390000 mi

US $300
Replaced alternator and battery which were orginal 

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2005 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV

161-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual AWD

196000 mi

US $300
alternator bearing failed 

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2005 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV

161-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

146000 mi An intermittent spastic power door lock system that would randomly lock and unlock when parked. I tried to chase down the spastic door locks and took it to a shop who did the same, and we were unable to determine the cause or source of the problem. 
73200 mi

US $300
The driver's side door automatic door lock would not work so I had to take it back to the shop a week after the catalytic converter was replaced. 
159000 mi

US $350
Alternator and fuse link box had to be replaced--looks like one of the main fuse links burnt and got severed. All electrical quite, car stalled and not driveable. 
85800 mi

US $375
When I started my car, loud sound from engine, like a vacuum cleaner. Had it towed to my mechanic, who determined alternator failed, replaced. it 
120000 mi

US $200
Alternator failed. Replaced 

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2005 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV

161-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD

140000 mi

US $400
Mount on AC breaking 
115000 mi Alternator, battery Dead Battery 

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2005 Toyota RAV4 Electrical Problems

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