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.
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2013 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV
176-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Toyota RAV4 in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2013 | 617000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2013 | 617000 | 0 | transmission failed;dealer installed new transmission |
2012 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV
269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD
| Toyota RAV4 in Manitoba, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2012 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2012 | 7480 | 0 | Rattle from console |
| Sep | 2012 | 9300 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2012 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV
179-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic AWD
| Toyota RAV4 in British Columbia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2012 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2012 | 3720 | 0 | Actuator motor in HVAC failed. |
| Oct | 2012 | 4120 | 0 | It took two trips to the dealer and almost two months to get the right part in, but the HVAC actuator is fixed now. Took all day to do the work as well once they got the right motor. |
| Dec | 2012 | 4960 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota RAV4 in Trinidad and Tobago | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2011 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2012 | 2140 | 0 | Problem with the radio volume controls (both steering mounted and the knob on the unit). |
| Mar | 2013 | 9300 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota RAV4 in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2012 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2012 | 2000 | 0 | Twice the engine has revved up to 6-7k then died. It would start correctly the next time. The dealer did verify that I did have a high rev but said it was much lower than that. |
| Mar | 2013 | 13000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2012 Toyota RAV4 4-door
Engine not specified
| Toyota RAV4 in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2012 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2012 | 0 | This is an electric vehicle that the charge port connection failed (melted). No fire. | |
| Apr | 2013 | 10000 | 0 | Tesla Traction Drive Motor and reduction gearbox assembly unit replaced. Original unit made loud noise. |
2011 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV
269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD
| Toyota RAV4 in Oklahoma, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2011 | 7000 | 50 | have been out of town each time "low tire pressure" warning light comes on. Now it is on full time. I will return to the dealer and get repaired once I am in my home town for a few consecutive days. |
| Mar | 2012 | 17000 | 0 | reset TPMS |
| Aug | 2012 | 25300 | 200 | nearly every time I have tires removed for rotation, flat tire (have had 3 incidents, comprising 2 different tires) - a bolt breaks when lug nut is removed. Firestone was last shop car in - they suggested replacing multiple lugs. |
| Dec | 2012 | 28000 | 0 | Battery died - still under warranty. Replacement required - no charge. |
| Apr | 2013 | 30000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2011 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV
269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD
| Toyota RAV4 in New Mexico, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2011 | 8300 | 0 | Bluetooth quit working Rattle from passenger seat belt adjuster |
| Aug | 2011 | 10000 | 0 | New radio ordered and installed. Seat belt tensioners replaced. |
| Apr | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2011 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV
179-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Toyota RAV4 in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2011 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2011 | 5000 | 0 | As delivered the parking brake would not hold the car if there was even a shallow slope. Dealer re-adjusted the parking brake to specification and solved the problem |
| Mar | 2013 | 29000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2011 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV
179-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic AWD
| Toyota RAV4 in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2011 | 152000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2011 | 156000 | 220 | Front brake pad and drums were replaced |
| Nov | 2011 | 165000 | 0 | Rear tail light had to be replaced and front headlight |
| Apr | 2012 | 176000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota RAV4 in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2011 | 620 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2011 | 3260 | 0 | Air conditioning stopped working, car is just over a month old. Dealer claims it is the compressor. |
| Jan | 2013 | 21280 | 90 | Transmission failed to engage when cold, transmission replaced. Dealer rushed repair to save on rental costs, returned vehicle out of alignment and with loose steering components. Returned vehicle for follow up repairs. |
| Mar | 2013 | 21700 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota RAV4 in Colorado, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2011 | 6500 | 0 | Blutooth microphone did not function since delivery. Device was a port-installed accessory (included on factory window sticker but a 3rd party part.) New bluetooth microphone arrived and was installed. |
| Mar | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2010 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV
179-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Toyota RAV4 in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2010 | 3000 | 0 | right rear cargo carrier cap came off. dealer ordered incorrect replacement and sent correct replacement afterward, no charge. Replaced cap on personally instead of dealership |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in British Columbia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2010 | 1240 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2010 | 1240 | 0 | Upon delivery and pick-up of new vehicle I noticed a 3 inch long vertical black streak on rear bumper. Was underneath the clearcoat so bumper had to be repainted. |
| Jun | 2012 | 15500 | 0 | radio/CD would spontaneously turn off and eject CD when some of the pre-set radio station buttons were pressed. |
| Feb | 2013 | 22940 | 0 | Check engine and vehicle skid dash lights lit up. Took to dealership. They say that the series of OBD codes according to a TSB indicate moisture in the charcoal canister. Several parts were replaced and added. |
| Mar | 2013 | 22940 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota RAV4 in Minnesota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2010 | 0 | Codes P0441 and P2420. Evap. emission pressure switching valve is stuck off - charcoal canister replacement. Replaced charcoal canister. Part#: 77740-0R010 | |
| Mar | 2013 | 30000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2010 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV
179-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic AWD
| Toyota RAV4 in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2010 | 2000 | 0 | Check engine light illuminated, along with other warning lights. My wife took the Rav4 to the dealer. They said the gas cap was not tight enough, so they tightened it. The warning lights are now out. The problem hasn't recurred. |
| Mar | 2013 | 32000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota RAV4 in Maryland, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2010 | 6000 | 0 | Water leaks into the rear trunk. It's fixed after replace the rear door sealing rubber. |
| Sep | 2012 | 14000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2009 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV
269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD
| Toyota RAV4 in Maryland, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2009 | 4000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2010 | 6000 | 0 | #2 fuel/air ratio sensor bad. dealer ordered and replaced sensor |
| Dec | 2010 | 14000 | 0 | Indications: engine trouble light, plus vehicle stability light and 4-wd light. Replaced mass air flow sensor |
| Dec | 2011 | 22000 | 0 | Radio display scrambled, system locked on several cold mornings. TSB 00852-10 applied and entire audio unit replaced under warranty. |
| Mar | 2013 | 31000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota RAV4 in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2010 | 28000 | 500 | electronic fuel injector(s) were dirty. Flushed and cleaned. |
| Mar | 2013 | 55000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota RAV4 in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2009 | 0 | Flat tire. Brake booster diagnosis and hood flutter. | |
| Sep | 2009 | 36 | Flat tire | |
| Oct | 2010 | 15000 | 0 | Squeaky dashboard while turning left or right. Dealer attempted to modify welds in the front fender. |
| Mar | 2013 | 38000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota RAV4 in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2009 | 1860 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2010 | 6200 | 0 | AM/FM radio reception disappeared, although XM/CD worked. Radio replaced. |
| Mar | 2013 | 25420 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2009 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV
179-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic AWD
| Toyota RAV4 in British Columbia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2009 | 4340 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2009 | 4960 | 0 | right rear shock leaking, replaced under warranty. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2008 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV
269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD
| Toyota RAV4 in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2008 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2008 | 1000 | 0 | Grounding noise from the aux and 12v jack. Parts ordered to filter out noise. Took 1.5 hours to fix. |
| Jan | 2012 | 50000 | 306 | normal wear and tear |
| May | 2012 | 58000 | 0 | Whining noise when accelerating. High pitched noise starts around 40 - 65 mph. There is a TSB to fix this issue. Ordered parts for Phase 1. If it fails, then replace transmission. Phase 1 fix was not successful, new transmission ordered. Transmission replaced. |
| Mar | 2013 | 66000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota RAV4 in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2007 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2007 | 1000 | 0 | Hand brake needed to be raised very high for it to grab. It isn't normal as none of the others do it but they won't fix it since it still works. |
| Sep | 2010 | 60000 | 80 | Brakes making scraping noise. Diagnosed to aftermarket pads that were installed. |
| Aug | 2011 | 87500 | 650 | Water pump broke |
| Sep | 2012 | 100000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota RAV4 in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2007 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2008 | 5000 | 0 | The driver's side seat belt was installed backwards from the factory causing it to be twisted. |
| Jul | 2008 | 9000 | 0 | New seatbelt was installed. |
| Dec | 2008 | 14000 | 0 | Air bag light on. Air bag computer replaced |
| Nov | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in Utah, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2007 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2008 | 3000 | 0 | Plastic steering column cover was coming loose again over remote start, looks as though they finally have it tightened down correctly. Steering was rubbing against it because it was so loose. Antifreeze smell shop said there was too much coolant they drained some out, ran a pressure test and called it good. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2008 Toyota RAV4 4-door
4-cylinder automatic AWD
| Toyota RAV4 in New South Wales, Australia | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2008 | 3100 | 0 | Steering column and front passenger area vibration on rough road. Mechanic has identified the problem on the steering column but the other vibration. It will be fixed on next service schedule |
| Dec | 2009 | 16740 | 0 | Exhaust smell inside the cabin sometimes. Dealer can't find any fault. According to dealer, it couldn't fuel with high sulphur content. Suggest to change fuel. |
| Jan | 2011 | 22940 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2007 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV
269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD
| Toyota RAV4 in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2007 | 8000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2007 | 9000 | 20 | Display on Radio would occasionally display unreadable characters. Connection to negative battery post corroded requiring replacement of battery cable. Radio Replaced Battery cable replaced |
| Oct | 2010 | 64700 | 400 | Replace Intermediate Steering Shaft. After complaint of snapping or popping action in steering when turning. |
| Mar | 2011 | 72000 | 760 | Water Pump failure - pump replaced |
| Feb | 2013 | 112500 | 300 | Check Engine light + 4wd + vsc light came on. Diagnosed as DTC P0352 #2 Igniter DTC. Replaced #2 Cylinder Ignition Coil. |
| Mar | 2013 | 115000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota RAV4 in Iowa, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2007 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2007 | 6000 | 0 | TSB for faulty head unit... display problems. Also, noise from aux port... aux filter installed. |
| Jan | 2009 | 27000 | 0 | All the lights came on the dash and vehicle would not go above 35-45mph. Was told it was likely caused by ice/snow buildup in wheels/wheel wells. Problem has not returned since. |
| Mar | 2010 | 48000 | 0 | Waterpump making noise, determined that was main problem. Neutral safety switch faulty... would not start on occasion, then found on a forum that wiggling the shifter would allow start-up. Out of original warranty, but covered under extended. Idler bearing making noise, replaced with new. Covered by extended warranty. |
| Mar | 2013 | 94000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota RAV4 in Hawaii, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2007 | 2000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2007 | 5000 | 0 | CD unit does not play or eject discs. Face shows error code; new unit ordered on 11/7 and as of 12/4 I am still waiting for unit to arrive. |
| Dec | 2007 | 6000 | 0 | CD's wouldn't eject; Toyota ordered a new unit and after 5+ weeks, I had the new unit installed. Good as new. |
| Dec | 2011 | 34000 | 500 | Clunking sound when turning the steering wheel. |
| Mar | 2013 | 40000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota RAV4 in Colorado, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2007 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2007 | 5000 | 0 | Intermittant display on the stereo, Ordered new one. |
| Mar | 2013 | 49000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2007 Toyota RAV4 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Toyota RAV4 in Iowa, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2007 | 16000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2007 | 16000 | 0 | Booming exhaust noise 54-60 MPH in 5th gear, goes away when shifted to 4th gear. |
| Mar | 2008 | 20000 | 0 | Replaced intermediate steering shaft to fix "steering knock", TSB. Replaced passenger sun visor, wouldn,t stay in place. Replaced bottom access covers on outside mirrors (they rattle at road speed and cause rattling wind noise). |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2006 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV
269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD
| 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 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 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. | ||
2006 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV
166-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD
| 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 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. | |
2005 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV
161-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual AWD
| Toyota RAV4 in Nova Scotia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2011 | 151900 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2011 | 152800 | 179 | wheel bearing |
| Jun | 2011 | 155620 | 100 | passenger side front wheel bearing needed replaced |
| Jul | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in British Columbia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2011 | 62000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2012 | 73160 | 510 | Front ABS system: Pads and Rotors; free play adjustment on pedal; requested slack removal on emergy br. cable..Had to return vehicle to shop on following day for a proper 'pressure line bleed' due to spongy pedal play. |
| Nov | 2012 | 84600 | 2100 | Clutch slipping badly: In this specific configuration, i.e. allwheel drives require both engine and transaxle to be removed; then clutch separated from transaxle.....had quotes of 14, 17, and 22 hours...full clutch kit,including f/w grind. |
| Mar | 2013 | 89280 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2005 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV
161-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Toyota RAV4 in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2011 | 37000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2011 | 44000 | 169 | Replaced front brake pads |
| Mar | 2012 | 48000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2005 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV
161-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD
| Toyota RAV4 in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2011 | 138880 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2011 | 141360 | 179 | caliper slider seized, replaced front slider pin engine consumed oil, diagnosis was failed PCV, replaced PCV rear diff vent plugged, replaced rear diff vent |
2005 Toyota RAV4 4-door
4-cylinder manual AWD
| Toyota RAV4 in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2012 | 95000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2012 | 95000 | 165 | The clutch started sticking to the floor of the car, requiring it to be popped back up with my foot. The master cylinder had to be replaced. |
2004 Toyota RAV4
Engine not specified
| Toyota RAV4 in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2010 | 38440 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2010 | 39060 | 800 | Front struts |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2004 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV
161-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Toyota RAV4 in Nevada, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2009 | 62000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2010 | 78000 | 120 | The driver's door lock-actuator wore out and had to be replaced (the lock was fine, but it would no longer lock/unlock with power switch). |
| Sep | 2011 | 83000 | 100 | Driver's side sun visor lost ability to stay in position and sagged down obstructing view. Ordered new visor assebmly and installed in parking lot of dealership myself. Problem solved. |
| Jun | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2004 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV
161-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD
| Toyota RAV4 in Missouri, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2010 | 120000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2010 | 124000 | 420 | coil for #3 cylinder went bad |
| Jan | 2011 | 126000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota RAV4 in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2009 | 41000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2011 | 52000 | 100 | Replaced faulty front passenger door lock solenoid. |
| Jun | 2011 | 53000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2004 Toyota RAV4 4-door
4-cylinder automatic AWD
| Toyota RAV4 in Germany | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2009 | 42780 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2009 | 44640 | 0 | Rusty bubbles on the back end of engine hood - on the lower side, just in front of the windscreen. Dealers claims never having seen this before. Car is used for long distance tours mainly, in-between sitting in the garage and waiting for weeks ... |
| Sep | 2009 | 45880 | 800 | Brake pad on rear axle halfway broken due to massive corrosion. Had to be replaced. |
| Mar | 2013 | 60140 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2003 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV
148-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Toyota RAV4 in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2008 | 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 | 2012 | 96300 | 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 | 2012 | 99000 | 60 | I had to replace the drive or serpentine belt. I replaced the spark plugs while I was at it. |
| Mar | 2013 | 102000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2003 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV
148-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual AWD
| Toyota RAV4 in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2011 | 50000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2013 | 59300 | 110 | Rapid battery drain without engine running, from lights, ect. Slow cranking on start. Charging system checked and OK. Replaced battery. (original) |
| Mar | 2013 | 60000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2003 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV
148-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Toyota RAV4 in Arizona, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2006 | 0 | Transmission Replacement - Still Under Warranty | |
| Toyota RAV4 in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2011 | 55000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2011 | 56000 | 130 | Check engine light. Code read. Bought parts. Replaceed O2 sensors (2ea). |
| Nov | 2012 | 70700 | 225 | Replace fuel/air sensor including retapping of mount. |
| Apr | 2013 | 77000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2003 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV
148-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic AWD
| Toyota RAV4 in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2011 | 83080 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2013 | 100440 | 275 | Rear shocks and springs replaced |
2002 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV
148-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual AWD
| Toyota RAV4 in Alberta, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2008 | 0 | Erratic shifting and power surges. Dealer replaced ECM at no charge as it was under warranty at that time. | |
| Dec | 2012 | 138880 | 200 | Replaced front brake pads, turned rotors. Serviced rear brakes. |
2002 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV
148-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Toyota RAV4 in Arizona, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2010 | 108000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2010 | 109000 | 0 | Shocks / struts replaced, along with changing oil and various fluids. |
| Dec | 2010 | 110000 | 0 | Driver window actuator. |
| Mar | 2011 | 114000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2002 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV
148-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic AWD
| Toyota RAV4 in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 83000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 84000 | 200 | Power door lock on passenger side does not function. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2010 | 131440 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 137020 | 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. |
| Jun | 2011 | 145080 | 460 | Noise from front left wheel. Wheel bearing replaced - front brakes adjusted and lubricated - problem resolved - $460.00. |
| Mar | 2013 | 173600 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota RAV4 in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2011 | 103000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2012 | 106000 | 380 | Replaced the bank 2, sensor 1 oxygen sensor |
| Feb | 2012 | 106500 | 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. |
| Jun | 2012 | 109000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2001 Toyota RAV4
Engine not specified
| Toyota RAV4 in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2009 | 131000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2009 | 132000 | 114 | Check Engine Light indicated the passenger-side post-cat oxygen sensor was defective. I successfully replaced that sensor, and the code did not return. |
| Jan | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2001 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV
148-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual AWD
| Toyota RAV4 in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2009 | 73780 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2010 | 83080 | 150 | Hood latch rusted out and non-functional |
| Jan | 2012 | 89900 | 0 | Numerous rust areas on exhaust piping, resulting in failing welds and tailpipe/muffler dropping off |
| Toyota RAV4 in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2009 | 82460 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2009 | 83080 | 400 | Brake job |
| May | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2001 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV
148-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic AWD
| Toyota RAV4 in British Columbia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2009 | 86180 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2009 | 87420 | 120 | ECM failed-not shifting transmission properly, TSB for problem but vehicle not in warranty. ECM repaired, cleared and re-installed. car smokes at start up, valve seals replaced. Problem solved for cost of parts $50, not on warranty, self repaired. |
| Jan | 2010 | 91140 | 120 | Drive belt tensioner pulley bearing was worn out - replaced |
| Feb | 2010 | 93000 | 50 | seal on power steering pump worn out - leaking slightly - replaced |
| Jun | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2009 | 71300 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2010 | 76880 | 1000 | Replace Front right wheel bearing, replace ball joint, tie rod end. |
| May | 2011 | 87080 | 317 | Wheel bearing, front left. Repaired. |
| Jun | 2011 | 88040 | 399 | Replaced power door lock actuator in driver's side door. |
| Sep | 2011 | 89280 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
1997 Toyota RAV4
Engine not specified
| Toyota RAV4 in Puerto Rico | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2012 | 95000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2012 | 95000 | 0 | I was driving the vehicle and suddenly I started to hear a grinding noise from the front drivers side wheel. I tried to start it in the morning. Once the starter cranked the engine, it wouldn't stop rotating the engine. The engine was running, but also the starter kept on rotating. This car needs to step on the clutch in order for it to start. One day I stepped on the clutch pedal and the car won't start. |
| Dec | 2012 | 95000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
1997 Toyota RAV4 4-door
4-cylinder manual 4WD
| Toyota RAV4 in British Columbia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2011 | 186000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2012 | 193400 | 150 | Replaced Ignition Switch under dash, and added plug wires, plugs, rotor and cap, as well as new battery.. |
| Jul | 2012 | 196540 | 2800 | Problem: Car would not move when clutch was engaged..Clutch replacement (engine, transaxle assembly, and CV's had to be removed. With engine on bench for clutch replacement, timing belt and water pump replaced...they were due. |
1997 Toyota RAV4 4-door
4-cylinder automatic AWD
| Toyota RAV4 in British Columbia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2011 | 127720 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2012 | 139500 | 550 | Engine light stayed on, excessive CO2 emission. Replaced 2 Oxygen Sensors and Catalytic Converter. |
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