2002 Toyota RAV4 Toyota RAV4 2002

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2002 Toyota RAV4 repairs by problem area

Engine (48%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (12%)

Brakes and Traction Control (0%)

Suspension and Steering (17%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (19%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (2%)

Other (2%)

Chart based on 42 repairs.
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2002 Toyota RAV4 engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (11%)

$500 - $999 (11%)

$100 - $499 (32%)

< $100 (47%)

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Chart based on 19 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2002 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV

148-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual AWD

62000 mi dealership reprogrammed ECU unit because of check engine light came on 
1066400 mi

$60
Exaust pipe / jount 

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2002 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV

148-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

80580 mi

$70
Leaking valve cover gasket. Remove sludge from shafts. 
81620 mi Sludge problem returned, oil check light burns constantly. Currently cleaning out engine. After cleaning out oil pan multiple times oil sludge seems gone. Oil strainer now stays clean and oil pressure light is not burning anymore. 
83700 mi Oil leak from VVTV-OCV. Put in a new gasket. 
147300 mi

US $150
DENSO 234-9028 Air- Fuel Ratio Sensor/O2 sensor - bank 2 sensor 1 located at the front of the car 
81300 mi

US $150
Emissions cntrl. Check eng light. Code p1135 air flow sensor bank 1 sensor 1. That's top drivers side. Easy to reach. Autozone has a socket for about $11. Near radiator under exhst manifold shield. Denso brand is original Toyota. $125 Amazon 
99000 mi

US $413
Hydraulic belt tensioner making noise when A/C on. Replaced this part and the serpentine belt. 

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2002 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV

148-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic AWD

137020 mi

C $1100
2nd gear shift solenoid replaced $1100.00 - 2 weeks later - similar issues Toyota replaced ECM - Warranty repair - assisted by Stop & Go who did the original transmission work . Solenoid would not have to be replaced if not for faulty ECM. 
106000 mi

US $380
Replaced the bank 2, sensor 1 oxygen sensor 
106500 mi

US $100
Hole in exhaust pipe. Patchwork repair.  Car also needs a new fuel tank due to a leak. For the time being I am only filling it half way. 
183000 mi

US $500
Check engine light was blinking, and car was stuttering. Had car towed to shop. Replaced all 4 spark plugs and one coil. 
188000 mi

US $600
Check engine light came on. Diagnostic was run. Catalytic converter needs replacing. Check engine light was on and previous diagnostic found it was the catalytic converter. A different shop thought it might be that the computer needed updating, and did that diagnostic, but the update had been done. They did not charge After diagnostics from two shops, took the car to yet another shop that had the best price on the part, and finally had the catalytic converter replaced. 
193000 mi

US $20
Radiator was leaking and needed fluid added at least once a week. Put a stop leak in the system, which seems to have helped for now. 
75640 mi Erratic shifting and power surges. Dealer replaced ECM at no charge as it was under warranty at that time. 
141360 mi

C $1482
Replaced catalytic converter and exhaust manifold gasket. 

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