2006 Toyota RAV4 Problems and Repair Histories
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Toyota RAV4 Reliability through December 31, 2012
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year | Make/Model | Trips/Year/100 Cars | Compared to all models for the same year | |
| 2006 | Toyota RAV4 | 50 RAV4s, 10.3 months of data per RAV4, average 77400 miles Redesigned for this model year.44 |
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2006 Toyota RAV4
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| Toyota RAV4 in Nova Scotia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2013 | 142600 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2013 | 142600 | 600 | Replaced battery and alternator Battery died and had to be replaced |
2006 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV
269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD
| Toyota RAV4 in Louisiana, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2010 | 62000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2010 | 62500 | 0 | There was a recall that I forgot about for an oil hose. The hose busted. Toyota towed in my vehicle and fixed it for free even though I was out of warranty. |
| Mar | 2013 | 89000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota RAV4 in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2006 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2009 | 31000 | 0 | Clunking in the power steering when turning at slow speeds. |
| Dec | 2009 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in South Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2009 | 54000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2010 | 55500 | 0 | oil leaked in driveway. Had to take it to dealer for repair. Picked car up next day. The gasket had failed, causing the oil leak. |
| Mar | 2013 | 73000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota RAV4 in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2010 | 59000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2011 | 75000 | 550 | Steering shaft was making noise Replaced under extened warranty |
| May | 2011 | 80000 | 300 | Ignition coil throwing code Replaced |
| Dec | 2012 | 110000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota RAV4 in Hawaii, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2006 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2011 | 71000 | 0 | Door lock malfunction and door switch malfunction |
| Jan | 2012 | 71000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2006 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV
269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD
| Toyota RAV4 in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2006 | 1860 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2009 | 31000 | 0 | engine light and VSC light came on. Codes said needed new O2 sensor. Parts were backordered 1 day. Fixed within a few hours. No charge thanks to extended warranty. Phew! |
| Jul | 2010 | 40060 | 750 | Routine maintenance found crack in water pump. Replaced under extended warranty - no charge Replaced catalytic converter and part of exhaust. Problems were found during routine service. No charge thanks to extended warranty. Replaced bearing (sp?) in differential. Also covered by extended warranty. |
| Feb | 2012 | 53920 | 0 | Heard a sporadic clunk sound. Took car to dealer & sway bars (rear suspension) broken. Covered under extended warranty. No charge. |
| Mar | 2013 | 62620 | 65 | 1x ignition coil faulty |
| Toyota RAV4 in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2006 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2006 | 13000 | 0 | Glove box mechanism did not operate properly. Part ordered, it will be fully covered under warrenty |
| Mar | 2008 | 34000 | 0 | Steering was making a knocking or popping sound in a hard turn, like when pulling out of a parking space. There is a service bulletin on the issue. |
| Jul | 2008 | 39000 | 0 | Popping sound was fixed. Apparently there was a service notice out on the problem. |
| Nov | 2009 | 61000 | 900 | Ignition coil on cylinder 4 failed leak in engine gasket leak in transmission seal. Ignition coil on cylinder 2 failed and was replaced 200 miles after coil 4 failed. |
| Mar | 2011 | 82000 | 500 | All four sensors that determine the operation of the catalytic convertor failed |
| Apr | 2013 | 99000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota RAV4 in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2006 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2009 | 24000 | 0 | Steering half shaft caused loud clunking noise, which could be felt in steering wheel when turning at slow speed. This was covered in a Technical Service Bulletin. Ordered catalytic converter under TSB. The parts for trip2 were ordered during trip1. Converter was fine for ordinary driving, but hard acceleration caused typical sulfur smell of failing converter. |
| Sep | 2009 | 24000 | 0 | Installed new catalytic converter. |
| Nov | 2010 | 34000 | 0 | Check engine, VSC, 4WD lights on. Car was running poorly, getting worse and worse, no power, missing. Needed new ignition coil cylinder 2, which was replaced by dealer, no charge, in one day. |
| Jun | 2011 | 38000 | 0 | Code reader showed a pending problem. Took car to dealer to prevent problems. Dealer found no codes. A few days later, check engine light was on. Took to dealer, who again, found no codes. Something loose from prior repair? |
| Feb | 2013 | 49000 | 410 | O2 sensor, after the catalytic converter. Needed time to check sensor before the converter. Also included suspension recall; clamps installed rear suspension. Front brakes replaced, rotors turned. |
| Mar | 2013 | 49000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota RAV4 in Colorado, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2009 | 37000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2009 | 38000 | 0 | Finally was able to show evidence of the water pump leak to dealer. They concurred and ordered replacement pump. Car was left overnight with the dealer for water pump replacement. Dealer provided free rental car. No problems noted since replacement. |
| Aug | 2009 | 40000 | 150 | Replaced oil line due to incidence (as reported by other RAV4 owners and in Toyota TSB) of rubber line failure with attendant loss of engine oil. |
| Oct | 2010 | 53000 | 1000 | Power steering light had illuminated with attendant loss of power assist. Power steering ECU was faulty and replaced by dealer. They provided the part free under a "goodwill warranty" while I paid for labor. |
| Mar | 2011 | 59000 | 0 | Steering intermediate half-shaft TSB. |
| Sep | 2011 | 68000 | 700 | Left front strut found leaking. Replaced both front struts and rear shocks. |
| Jun | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in British Columbia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 44020 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2011 | 50220 | 365 | Ignition coil fried. Caused electrical issues which gave false errors to vehicle stability control and 4WD warning system. |
| Jul | 2011 | 55180 | 0 | Installed new rear brake pads and turned rotors - squealers had been squealing. |
| Dec | 2011 | 59520 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota RAV4 in Colorado, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2006 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2009 | 25000 | 0 | 1 upper brake light LED bulb went out. Had to replace lightboard. |
| Jul | 2010 | 33700 | 0 | Passenger seat lever spring. Seat stopped coming up and would lay flat. Replaced defective spring. |
| Mar | 2013 | 50000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota RAV4 in Quebec, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2009 | 21080 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2011 | 31620 | 0 | Changing 4x brake pads & discs. |
| Dec | 2012 | 47740 | 124 | replace the ignition coil on cylinder 6 |
| Jan | 2013 | 48360 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota RAV4 in Manitoba, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2006 | 6200 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2009 | 41540 | 400 | Replaced the left front strut of the suspension. Mechanics found the old one bent. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in New Brunswick, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2011 | 49600 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2011 | 50840 | 125 | Check engine light, VSC light and 4wd light came on at the same time. Problem found to be defective ignition coil cylinder #2. Ordered part and installed it by myself. Problem resolved. |
| May | 2012 | 59520 | 175 | Replaced exhaust muffler. |
| Toyota RAV4 in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2007 | 26000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2011 | 87700 | 0 | 2006 Rav4's are prone to a "clunk" in their steering at low speed. Toyota has a Tech Bulletin on this--a poorly designed intermediate steering rod. They won't repair unless under warranty. They say not a safety issue, so I left it. |
| Nov | 2011 | 99000 | 190 | Axle seal began to leak, with no warning. Replaced seal, leak fixed. Runs fine. |
| Feb | 2013 | 111000 | 335 | Broken. Possibly caused by recall repair done. Dealer performed recall and reported broken part. Brought to my usual mechanic, and due to rust/rot the part could have broken by recall repair. |
| Mar | 2013 | 112000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota RAV4 in Minnesota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2006 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2006 | 6000 | 0 | Center console Rattle - Shop fixed using felt strips. Rattle significantly diminished, not entirely gone. |
| Mar | 2010 | 71000 | 0 | Steering Column was not right - was making noise on turns. They replaced. |
| Jun | 2011 | 98000 | 1000 | Brakes Done, New Battery, Fluids Replaced, Tire Rotation, Cabin air filter |
| Apr | 2013 | 130000 | 450 | Sway bar replacement and rear axle seals replaced |
| Toyota RAV4 in Alabama, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2010 | 32000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2010 | 36000 | 0 | Tranny whine. Repaired by TSB, but the whine immediately came back. Next step is tranny swap under warranty. New transmission ordered, but on backorder. |
| May | 2011 | 39000 | 0 | tranny replaced |
| Jun | 2011 | 40000 | 0 | Engine knock started in early June 2011. I took it to the dealership, they kept it for 5 days, admitted the knocking noise was there but decided it was "normal" and no repairs would be authorized under warranty. |
| Aug | 2011 | 41000 | 0 | Inner CV joint leaking grease. Sealed using cheap ghetto method but it actually works. |
| Mar | 2013 | 45000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota RAV4 in Indiana, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2010 | 24000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2010 | 25000 | 320 | Alternator squealing, replaced alternator |
| Mar | 2012 | 39000 | 230 | Check Engine, VSC, 4x4 warning lights on. Bad coil pack #2 causing misfire. Coil Pack replaced, problem solved. |
| Sep | 2012 | 44000 | 250 | Again, CEL, 4x4, VSC lights and misfire. Now cylinder #5 coil pack. |
| Dec | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in Alberta, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2007 | 0 | Radio LCD Repair | |
| Jun | 2008 | 0 | External AUX power noise repair | |
| Jul | 2008 | 0 | Water pump repair. | |
| Jan | 2009 | 150 | ECM replacement for highway drone. | |
| Jan | 2010 | 0 | Water pump reservoir level noticed low with coolant splashes visible around. Unable to find location of coolant leak. | |
| Sep | 2010 | 47120 | 550 | Alternator making grinding noise during car shutdown. Alternator bearing needing replacement - $500 estimate. VVTi fix - was told it was normal function until now. Diagnosed instead of alternator problem. |
| Feb | 2011 | 50800 | 0 | Loud transmission whine, initial stage one fix (dampening, replaced rotor bearing) as per TSB (unsuccessful). |
| Mar | 2011 | 51460 | 0 | Whining transmission noise (TSB), under warranty, Unsuccessful - replaced engine mounts |
| Apr | 2011 | 52360 | 0 | Re-machined gears replaced as per TSB for transmission whine. Car now idles quite rough. Water pump leaking again, replaced under powertrain warranty. |
| Jan | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in Georgia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2007 | 0 | Reset engine, FWD and VSC lights | |
| Sep | 2007 | 100 | Replaced windshield | |
| Jan | 2009 | 0 | TSB to replace steering shaft | |
| May | 2010 | 26500 | 290 | Replaced faulty fuel-air sensor |
| Aug | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in Minnesota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2006 | 3000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2010 | 43000 | 0 | Growling sound from drivetrain at 55 to 60 mph. Replaced ECM related to AWD. |
| Apr | 2011 | 58000 | 0 | The drivetrain made a whining sound at 40 MPH. After they replaced the transmission mounts and the problem persisted they ordered a transmission and replaced the original transmission. I had to wait 5 months for the transmission. |
| Jun | 2011 | 59000 | 0 | A slight oil leak from the rear transaxle seals was detected during routine maintenance. I was told it was not covered under warranty at the time the transmission was replaced. I called later and pointed out it should be covered. |
| Dec | 2012 | 77000 | 300 | The muffler was rusting through and the dealer told me the repair parts alone were 1200 dollars as it was a one piece (converter, muffler, tailpipe) and that no aftermarket was available. I found an aftermarket through NAPA (whew!). |
| Mar | 2013 | 80000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota RAV4 in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2006 | 1860 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2007 | 13020 | 0 | Persistent cyclical droning/vibration noise at 60mph since delivery. 4WD computer was constantly recalibrating at that particular speed. Dealer replaced 4WD computer. TSB being issued. |
| Nov | 2010 | 87420 | 700 | Water pump leaking. |
| Nov | 2011 | 109120 | 500 | Steering column mid-shaft link had a knocking noise when turning. Known problem with the 2006 RAV4. Dealer had parts avail. 2hr fix. |
| Mar | 2013 | 130200 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota RAV4 in Wyoming, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2008 | 23000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2011 | 61000 | 900 | brake pads, tires replaced, |
| Jan | 2012 | 70000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota RAV4 in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2006 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2007 | 14000 | 0 | TSB / Drone Noise & Vibration at Highway Speeds TC006-07 |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in Connecticut, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2006 | 5000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2007 | 21000 | 0 | Clunking sound when turning the steering wheel at low speeds. |
| Aug | 2008 | 35000 | 0 | Clunk when turning the steering wheel is back. Could not replicate with the Service Manager in the car, will return in a month to attempt to duplicate the issue again. |
| Sep | 2008 | 35000 | 0 | Returned to the shop again to demonstrate noise issue. The Shop Foreman and I rode around for 15 minutes in an attempt to duplicate the sound, but could not. |
| Jun | 2009 | 48000 | 0 | Clunking sounds when turning the steering wheel. Steering shaft and powersteering rack were replaced with updated parts. |
| Nov | 2009 | 55000 | 50 | Metal/rubber VVTI Oil hose was replaced with a redesigned, all-metal part. |
| Aug | 2010 | 68000 | 350 | Bad coil on #3 cylinder |
| Feb | 2011 | 75000 | 25 | Valve stem snapped when filling tire, replaced with non-TPMS valve stem. |
| Dec | 2012 | 105000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota RAV4 in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2006 | 4000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2007 | 15500 | 0 | Warranty replacement of defective radio |
| Aug | 2007 | 17000 | 0 | Replace defective radio |
| Jan | 2011 | 50500 | 0 | muffler rusted out. Because the muffler and cat converter are the same assembly, this was considered a warranty item. |
| Apr | 2013 | 65000 | 500 | Problem with right rotor, requiring rotor to be resurfaced and new pads to be installed. |
| Toyota RAV4 in Georgia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2006 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2007 | 16300 | 0 | The trailer hitch wiring harness was not working -- one side did not flash the light or brake. Toyota dealer removed the old harness and installed a complete new one without charge! |
| Jun | 2007 | 26000 | 0 | Replacement of JBL radio -- display problem -- the display showed all pixals instead of the letters. This was covered in a TSB -- but it failed in the car and was replaced because of failure. |
| Oct | 2007 | 28000 | 0 | The tow package wiring harness was not working on one side -- no brake or turn signal light. Toyota replaced the entire wiring haness -- and it ws covered under warranty. |
| Jun | 2008 | 36000 | 388 | Front Struts needed replacing at 36000 miles. Dealer paid for parts, I paid labor -- it was 200 miles out of warrantee. Leaking oil pan -- replaced gasket. |
| Sep | 2008 | 38000 | 0 | The ECU was replaced -- there was a Service Bulletin covering the problem -- resonence at highway speeds. |
| Aug | 2009 | 50000 | 0 | Replaced Cam sub-assembly. Found a minor leak during an oil change. Was covered under a service bulletin. |
| Oct | 2009 | 53300 | 1200 | Rear tie-rod broke. Replaced parts after parts bent when the tie rod broke while driving. Parts repaired were: arm assembly, 48710-0R010 RR Suspension Arm assembly, trailing (48780-42010) Arm assembly, upper control (48790-42020) |
| Mar | 2011 | 75000 | 600 | The ignition coil failed for one of the cylinders ... it was an intermittant failure so the car ran rough. While there also had the rear brakes replaced, fuel system cleaned, and oil change. |
| Jul | 2012 | 100000 | 200 | I had to replace the leaking transmission gasket. |
| Mar | 2013 | 112000 | 330 | Replaced two of the coils, and had to tighten the manifold. |
| Toyota RAV4 in Nova Scotia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2006 | 5580 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2007 | 13640 | 0 | Droning in the drive train between 90 and 100kph. A TSB has been issued and the fix is replacing the 4WD ECU. Part has been ordered and am waiting for a call when it comes in. |
| Jul | 2007 | 14880 | 0 | 4WD ECU replaced and droning problem gone. Radio display stopped functioning and sometimes radio would not turn off or the preset buttons would not work. Also volume control would stop working from time to time. |
| Apr | 2008 | 22320 | 65 | Rear rotors were scored. Pads were out of alignment. Rotors were turned and pads replaced under warranty. |
| Feb | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in Minnesota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2006 | 14000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2007 | 20000 | 0 | Rumble at ~60mph, determined to be 4wd computer. Passenger seat doesn't return upright after reclined without lifting up on the seat. Rear passenger side seat rattles as if it's not properly latched into place. They will be looking at it when I have the vehicle back for the other problems. |
| Jun | 2007 | 23000 | 0 | Rumble at 60MPH fixed with new 4x4 computer. Seat return was fixed with new more powerful springs in the passenger seat. Rear seat rattle was fixed after seat was disassembled and reassembled and latch cables properly adjusted. |
| May | 2011 | 66700 | 130 | Noticed hesitation during driving, then check engine light and 4wd and stability control lights came on. Scanned code, found bad ignition coil, replaced coil, all good. |
| Dec | 2011 | 74000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota RAV4 in Maine, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2007 | 5000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2007 | 10000 | 0 | Radio Display issues: LCD "garbled". Radio/CDs still functioned. Toyota TSB for repair "if customer complains". During heavy rain, water ingress via fresh air intake drops into passenger footwell. Covered by Toyota TSB. Repair "if customer complains." "Clunk" after using parking brake. Covered by Toyota TSB "if customer complains". |
| Jun | 2007 | 10000 | 0 | Window leak. Repaired with TSB - updated brake parts. |
| Mar | 2010 | 52000 | 0 | Slow leak was identified in the water pump during routine oil change maintenance. Shop replaced pump under power train warranty. Would have been close to 8 hours of labor plus parts outside of warranty. |
| Sep | 2010 | 62000 | 0 | The mid steering shaft had loosened so that I had a clunk when going over bumps in turns. Dealer replaced under warranty. |
| Dec | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in Alabama, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2008 | 30000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2013 | 100300 | 200 | Received check engine light and engine was running on 5 cylinders. EDU code reported faulty ignition coil on #6 cylinder. Replaced with no further issues. |
| Mar | 2013 | 102000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota RAV4 in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2006 | 6000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2009 | 63000 | 0 | CD player broke, new one ordered. |
| Mar | 2011 | 89000 | 0 | P0355-#5 ingnition coil malfuction, and replaced |
| Jun | 2011 | 94000 | 0 | In March, coil pack#5 replaced and this time replace coil pack #3, Oh! Toyota, what's next,coil pack #1? |
| Mar | 2012 | 114000 | 375 | Hub bearing went bad and repaired |
| Nov | 2012 | 126500 | 90 | 2ND toyota oem battery gone bad about 3yr.... |
| Mar | 2013 | 130000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota RAV4 in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2009 | 29140 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2011 | 43400 | 0 | Exhaust making noise and leaking. Installed new Exhaust muffler pipe assembly and gaskets |
| May | 2011 | 46500 | 400 | Sound in the front left shock absorber Replaced Front rotor for noise reduction and replaced all break pads (wear and tear) |
| Mar | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 97000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2011 | 143000 | 483 | Two tiny holes in the muffler. Replaced the muffler system, after five years it was time. |
| Jan | 2012 | 150000 | 561 | I have been having another problem my check engine+vsc+4wd light keep coming on have received multiple quotes from 189- 1200 as to what the issue may be coil cylinders or o2 sensor but no one knows for sure. Misfiring all 6 cylinders had to replace two ignition coils, this is third time now in two years. I do wish Toyota would do something to correct this ongoing problem, I have written to Toyota...no response |
| Feb | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2006 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2006 | 5300 | 0 | Replaced 6 CD (Non JBL) radio due to display problem |
| May | 2007 | 10000 | 0 | One day when I started the car the P/S light came on and the power steering seemed stiffer than norman. Turning the car off & restarting it right away did not stop the problem. After the car was off & restarted later it was OK. Passerger window clunks |
| Feb | 2009 | 25000 | 0 | Windshield wiper on rear window stopped working. |
| Jan | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in Prince Edward Island, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2008 | 21700 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2008 | 35340 | 0 | Bolt holding drivers side window fell out, and window would not close. |
| Jul | 2009 | 53320 | 850 | Front and rear brake pad replacement. Front rotors turned and rear rotors replaced with new. Took 3 trips to dealer to complete repair. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in Washington, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2011 | 38000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2012 | 40500 | 0 | intermediate steering link, hose and clamp |
| Mar | 2013 | 46000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota RAV4 in British Columbia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2012 | 91140 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2012 | 93900 | 0 | Axle seal leaking, replaced by dealer at no cost due to recent purchase. |
| Oct | 2012 | 96960 | 0 | Replaced front left strut. Was making a knocking noise even though it didn't bounce. Dealer paid for it as vehicle was recently purchased and they agreed to fix the noise. |
| Mar | 2013 | 102300 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota RAV4 in South Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2007 | 13000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2008 | 17000 | 0 | VSC, 4WD and other check lights went on; no problem found at the dealer when car was driven to the dealership; check at dealership took 1 1/2 hours. |
| Sep | 2008 | 20000 | 0 | VSC, 4WD and other check lights went on; no problem found at the dealer. |
| Dec | 2009 | 36000 | 0 | intermediate steering shaft replaced |
| Apr | 2012 | 54000 | 200 | Cold-start problem with longer than normal crank time. First attempt was to clean throttle body; second was to replace battery after spending 3 days in the shop |
| Jan | 2013 | 59500 | 0 | Replaced disc, turned rotors |
| Feb | 2013 | 60000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2006 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV
166-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Toyota RAV4 in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2008 | 31000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2008 | 31000 | 0 | Two new front tires and alignment. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2007 | 0 | TSB to reflash the ECM to correct some throttle position problems. Car would not respond very well th throttle application when cold. | |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2009 | 43000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2009 | 44000 | 600 | Front brakes needs to be replaced as they were worn out. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2006 | 3000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2007 | 17000 | 0 | needed front brakes around 17,000 miles no off roading or hard braking |
| Nov | 2007 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2006 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV
166-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD
| Toyota RAV4 in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2006 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2012 | 55000 | 1200 | Steering lower assembly plus alignment replacement of front struts |
| Toyota RAV4 in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2010 | 27000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2012 | 42000 | 245 | Climate control failed and had to be repaired. Warranty is out. Repair cost $244.63 (including labor and tax). |
| Feb | 2013 | 45500 | 52 | Climate control fan failed and was replaced in a few hours. |
| Mar | 2013 | 46000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota RAV4 in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2007 | 0 | Radio display failed. Radio replaced under warranty | |
| Dec | 2007 | 0 | Rear window defroster failed. Rear window replaced under warranty | |
| Dec | 2009 | 436 | replaced Air fuel ratio (oxy) sensor. | |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2006 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2007 | 23000 | 0 | Radio Display issue that is common and documented in a TSB |
| Apr | 2013 | 86000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota RAV4 in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2006 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2006 | 5000 | 0 | Cat converter was changed due to excessive sulfur smell. There was a TSB on this issue. |
| Mar | 2013 | 65000 | 480 | Alternator went bad. Had to find and replace with a rebuilt unit. |
| Toyota RAV4 in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2010 | 25000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2013 | 46000 | 0 | Brake switch faulty caused ABS and VSC lights to come on |
| Toyota RAV4 in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2006 | 13000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2010 | 49000 | 95 | Tire pressure warning light on, but tire pressures were OK. |
| Jun | 2010 | 50000 | 93 | Brake lights would not go out. Cause was a dead short which damaged the switch. Short was fixed and switch was replaced. |
| Mar | 2013 | 77000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota RAV4 in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2011 | 119000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2012 | 131000 | 250 | AC stopped working. |
| Sep | 2012 | 136000 | 150 | Low fluid. Fluid Added. |
| Dec | 2012 | 141000 | 0 | Torque converter determined to be gradually failing and in need of replacement. Due to the cost, condition, and age of the vehicle, it was not repaired. Replacement quoted at $1500. |
| Mar | 2013 | 143000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota RAV4 in Alberta, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2008 | 47740 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2009 | 48980 | 0 | Transmission failed. Would not shift into OD. Filings in the transmission. |
| Apr | 2009 | 52700 | 250 | A/C would not cool. When dealer looked said compressor not working and would cost $2750 to change with no guarantee that this would correct problem. |
| May | 2009 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in Victoria, Australia | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2006 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2009 | 29140 | 0 | Steering intermediate shaft clunking in operation. |
| Mar | 2013 | 69440 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota RAV4 in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2009 | 36000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2009 | 37000 | 0 | Water leak on passenger side floor. They had to replace something in the cowl. There is a TSB for this problem. |
| Sep | 2009 | 42000 | 330 | o2 sensor failed, had to be replaced. |
| Feb | 2012 | 72300 | 350 | Front Passenger strut was leaking fluid and in bad shape. Would not pass inspection in current condition. Was replaced. |
| Jun | 2012 | 76000 | 0 | Transmission was making a loud vibration sound in overdrive at around 38-42MPH under light engine load. Shifted fine. Dealer replaced transmission under extended warrenty. |
| Apr | 2013 | 88000 | 280 | Muffler was rusted out. Had a hole would not pass inspection. |
| Toyota RAV4 in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2006 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2008 | 33000 | 0 | Water leak front wind shield right side. Water accumulated on passenger side floor. |
| Sep | 2012 | 94000 | 400 | Muffler failed and was replaced with after market alternative. Dealer indicated car would not pass annual state inspection. |
| Mar | 2013 | 103000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota RAV4 in New South Wales, Australia | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2008 | 17980 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2008 | 18600 | 129 | Tow bar wiring was loose, had to be refitted and secured. |
| Jul | 2009 | 24800 | 0 | Steering shudder fix. |
| Toyota RAV4 in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2006 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2012 | 67300 | 400 | Brakes were worn out and needed to be fixed. |
| Mar | 2013 | 95000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota RAV4 in Manitoba, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2006 | 10540 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2008 | 25420 | 0 | Rear differential dripping oil. Repaired under warranty at dealership. Seals replaced. |
| Mar | 2009 | 32860 | 0 | Front passenger seatbelt would not extend. Replaced under warranty. |
| Aug | 2009 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2006 | 2000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2006 | 3300 | 0 | Repair of intake cowling due to water leak in passenger side footwell. |
| Jun | 2007 | 8000 | 0 | ECM re-programmed to fix throttle lag problem. |
| Aug | 2007 | 0 | Catalytic converter replaced to correct sulfer smell problem | |
| Sep | 2007 | 0 | Stereo replaced due to non-functioning display/knobs. | |
| Aug | 2008 | 24000 | 0 | Toyota TSB for steering knock. Replaced the steering shaft. |
| Aug | 2009 | 33000 | 0 | Engine idler pulley bearing was loose causing high pitched noise. Dealer replaced pulley. |
| Aug | 2012 | 67000 | 0 | Driver's side sunvisor broke |
| Apr | 2013 | 79000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2006 Toyota RAV4 4-door
4-cylinder automatic AWD
| Toyota RAV4 in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2007 | 19000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2007 | 25000 | 0 | Occasional click-like sound when steering wheel was turned. Toyota fixed it by replacing the inner shaft of the steering column. |
| Aug | 2008 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2006 Toyota RAV4 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Toyota RAV4 in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2006 | 4000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2007 | 9000 | 0 | Radio failure. Had to be replaced. There is a problem with radios on this model and many have had to be replaced. There's also a TSB on this problem |
| Jul | 2008 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
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