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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%)
Chart based on 53 repairs.
2003 Toyota RAV4 repair cost distribution
$2500+ (4%)
$1000 - $2499 (6%)
$500 - $999 (10%)
$100 - $499 (44%)
< $100 (36%)
Chart based on 50 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
| Toyota RAV4 in Minnesota, United States Aug 2014 - Oct 2014 | |||
| Oct 2014187000 miUS $500 | blown head gasket | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in Texas, United States Oct 2008 - Sep 2018 | |||
| Jul 200850000 miUS $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. | ||
| Jan 2012US $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. | ||
| Dec 201299000 miUS $60 | I had to replace the drive or serpentine belt. I replaced the spark plugs while I was at it. | ||
| Feb 2014112600 miUS $1400 | Replaced "rack and pinion" and clutch assembly. Needed alignment after tie-rod end repair. | ||
| Aug 2015158600 miUS $45 | Power steering hoses leaking,replaced. | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in British Columbia, Canada May 2014 - Jan 2015 | |||
| May 2014132680 miC $240 | replaced minor | ||
2003 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV
148-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual AWD
| Toyota RAV4 in New York, United States Oct 2011 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Jan 201372500 miUS $110 | Rapid battery drain without engine running, from lights, ect. Slow cranking on start. Charging system checked and OK. Replaced battery. (original) | ||
| Dec 201368000 miUS $400 | Exhaust heat shield loose, Trip included 60k mi. maintenance | ||
| Nov 201474000 miUS $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. | ||
| May 201898000 miUS $20 | A/C not cold enough. Added refrigerant via A/C pro. 1/2 priced at local Shoprite (food supermarket) . | ||
| Jun 201899000 mi | CEL on. Reset ECU, OK.. for now at least | ||
| Apr 2022118000 miUS $950 | Replace exhaust system from catalytic converter to tail pipe | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in Pennsylvania, United States Nov 2014 - Mar 2017 | |||
| May 2015144000 miUS $200 | Control arms, ball joints, and stabalizer bar links replaced. The struts also need replaced. Not bad for original suspension components 12 years and 140000+ miles later. | ||
| May 2016170000 miUS $450 | Exhaust lines rusted out at 150,000 miles. Spent most of its life in New York by the great lakes. Lots of salt. | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in California, United States Feb 2014 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Mar 2014288000 mi | Engine was making contact with a lower crossbrace and making a loud noise in the cabin. The noise started following a clutch replacement. | ||
| Aug 2014293000 miUS $3700 | Car was stalling. Idle control valve was replaced. Wiring harness damaged by torqueing of engine. Steering rack leaking profusely | ||
2003 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV
148-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Toyota RAV4 in Pennsylvania, United States Jun 2012 - Sep 2018 | |||
| May 2015186000 miUS $3800 | ECU failed Transmission damaged by ECU failure | ||
| Nov 2015196100 miUS $360 | Bad wheel bearing, part replaced | ||
| Sep 2016206000 miUS $200 | Caliper rattle | ||
| May 2018269000 miUS $150 | Brake pad and disk replacement | ||
| Sep 2018230000 miUS $450 | Oxygen sensor needed to be replaced | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in Maryland, United States Oct 2011 - Jun 2017 | |||
| Apr 201190600 mi | replaced ECM under extended warranty - 10 years or 150000 miles - sending bad signals to transmission - slipping & harsh shifting | ||
| Oct 2013115500 miUS $250 | Exhaust pipe "severed" from muffler - not normal wear and tear | ||
| Aug 2014124000 miUS $178 | swaybars replaced | ||
| Sep 2014124000 miUS $123 | left upstream air-fuel sensor was replaced | ||
| Nov 2015129000 miUS $600 | RAV4 would not idle or run smoothly. replaced 2 coils and 4 plugs and head gasket - fuel injectors cleaned BG | ||
| Mar 2016131000 miUS $275 | exhaust system - pipe and resonator replaced | ||
| Aug 2016132600 miUS $30 | replaced original coil | ||
| Sep 2016133000 miUS $25 | low on Freon after 12 years | ||
| Nov 2016133600 miUS $60 | had to replace intake air-fuel sensor | ||
| Mar 2017135000 miUS $115 | brake shoes replaced, hardware replaced, drums turned replaced vacuum hose from/to PCV valve | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in Louisiana, United States Aug 2012 - Mar 2015 | |||
| Mar 201561000 mi | O2 sensor went out | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in Illinois, United States Oct 2011 - Sep 2013 | |||
| Nov 201156000 miUS $130 | Check engine light. Code read. Bought parts. Replaceed O2 sensors (2ea). | ||
| Nov 201270300 miUS $225 | Replace fuel/air sensor including retapping of mount. | ||
| Jun 201382000 miUS $300 | replaced o2 sensor. | ||
2003 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV
148-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic AWD
| Toyota RAV4 in Ontario, Canada Jul 2016 - Oct 2016 | |||
| Oct 2016122140 miC $350 | Replaced the link bar at front wheel driver side Front wheel passenger side replaced bearing | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in Alberta, Canada Aug 2012 - Oct 2016 | |||
| May 201386800 miC $70 | Consistent and loud clunking noise began at about 138,000km. Front Sway Bar end links were found to be very loose, other suspension components still serviceable. Purchased parts and replaced by self, rust made cutting old links necessary. | ||
| Oct 2015121600 miC $420 | Car was making a noticeable howling / roaring noise while driving. The independent mechanic confirmed that the rear driver side bearing was in need of replacement. | ||
| Feb 2016125240 miC $1010 | Noticed a clunking and squeaking coming from the front end, the independent mechanic confirmed the front lower control arms were in need of replacement. | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in Ontario, Canada Oct 2011 - Jan 2013 | |||
| Jan 201394240 miC $275 | Rear shocks and springs replaced | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in Massachusetts, United States Oct 2013 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Aug 2013123000 miUS $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 | ||
| Jan 2014US $70 | Traction control sensor has failed. Replacement required removal of the front right wheel and manually plugging the new sensor | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in Pennsylvania, United States Sep 2014 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Oct 201450700 miUS $75 | Had ECM resistors supporting automatic transmission re soldered as a preventative maintenance. Transmission was operating fine at time of repair. | ||
| Jul 201798000 miUS $15 | Emissions oxygen sensor failure | ||
| Feb 2018101000 miUS $600 | brakes | ||
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