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2003 Toyota RAV4 repairs by problem area
Engine (51%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)
Brakes and Traction Control (9%)
Suspension and Steering (25%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (6%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)
Other (2%)
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Chart based on 53 repairs.
2003 Toyota RAV4 engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (4%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (15%)
$100 - $499 (44%)
< $100 (37%)
Chart based on 27 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2003 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV
148-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 50000 mi US $60 |
Honda dealer stopped it from shutting off at stops, idling problem. 11/19/2010-Problem reappeared until we moved and was able to drive on a highway again. Traveling at speeds above 40 mph seems to have cure the stalling issue. |
| US $5 | Went to start the car a month ago, and I got a noise similar to what it sounds like when there is no oil in the crankcase. Changed the oil myself today and will monitor and see if this repeats. My last oil change was done at Goodyear. |
| 99000 mi US $60 |
I had to replace the drive or serpentine belt. I replaced the spark plugs while I was at it. |
| 187000 mi US $500 |
blown head gasket |
2003 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV
148-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual AWD
| 170000 mi US $450 |
Exhaust lines rusted out at 150,000 miles. Spent most of its life in New York by the great lakes. Lots of salt. |
| 288000 mi | Engine was making contact with a lower crossbrace and making a loud noise in the cabin. The noise started following a clutch replacement. |
| 293000 mi US $3700 |
Car was stalling. Idle control valve was replaced. Wiring harness damaged by torqueing of engine. |
| 68000 mi US $400 |
Exhaust heat shield loose, Trip included 60k mi. maintenance |
| 74000 mi US $140 |
CEL on, Code P1135. Replaced 'Bank 1/Sensor 1' air/fuel ratio sensor. Denso Part# 234-9023. Also purchased 3/8" drive 7/8"/22mm sensor socket. Total parts cost about $140.USD via Amazon. Took about 15 minutes for this particular part. |
| 99000 mi | CEL on. Reset ECU, OK.. for now at least |
| 118000 mi US $950 |
Replace exhaust system from catalytic converter to tail pipe |
2003 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV
148-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 230000 mi US $450 |
Oxygen sensor needed to be replaced |
| 90600 mi | replaced ECM under extended warranty - 10 years or 150000 miles - sending bad signals to transmission - slipping & harsh shifting |
| 115500 mi US $250 |
Exhaust pipe "severed" from muffler - not normal wear and tear |
| 124000 mi US $123 |
left upstream air-fuel sensor was replaced |
| 129000 mi US $600 |
RAV4 would not idle or run smoothly. replaced 2 coils and 4 plugs and head gasket - fuel injectors cleaned BG |
| 131000 mi US $275 |
exhaust system - pipe and resonator replaced |
| 132600 mi US $30 |
replaced original coil |
| 133600 mi US $60 |
had to replace intake air-fuel sensor |
| 135000 mi US $115 |
replaced vacuum hose from/to PCV valve |
| 61000 mi | O2 sensor went out |
| 56000 mi US $130 |
Check engine light. Code read. Bought parts. Replaceed O2 sensors (2ea). |
| 70300 mi US $225 |
Replace fuel/air sensor including retapping of mount. |
| 82000 mi US $300 |
replaced o2 sensor. |
2003 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV
148-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic AWD
| 98000 mi US $15 |
Emissions oxygen sensor failure |
| 123000 mi US $110 |
Car started bucking,surging and shifting at odd moments. Toyota dealership diagnosed it as a bad computer transmission.Estimate was $3200.Read on forums about this problem.Paid $100 to have computer fixed and the car has been running perfect |
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