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2011 Toyota RAV4 repairs by problem area
Engine (12%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (17%)
Brakes and Traction Control (13%)
Suspension and Steering (20%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (24%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (1%)
Other (12%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 115 repairs.
2011 Toyota RAV4 transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (5%)
$1000 - $2499 (5%)
$500 - $999 (5%)
$100 - $499 (20%)
< $100 (65%)
Chart based on 20 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2011 Toyota RAV4
Engine not specified
| 34000 mi US $3000 |
Transaxle leak noticed during an oil change. No warning, no engine light. Wouldn't have known until all the fluid was gone. We took it right away to the Toyota dealership that did the repair for $3,000. No longer felt safe in this car, replaced it. |
2011 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV
269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD
| 62000 mi | Whine from rear diff, dealer installed noise insulation pads to decrease noise. Noise decreased to insignificant but not inaudible levels |
| 84000 mi US $200 |
Technician dropped the transmission pan to examine for shavings and replaced all fluid |
| 84000 mi | The selling dealer inspecting same work done at Hurlbert to confirm transaxle whine and follow up to Toyota Corp |
2011 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV
179-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 106000 mi US $1300 |
Fluid change. Fluid change. |
2011 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV
179-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic AWD
| 54560 mi C $250 |
Rear right side axle seal leak |
| 55800 mi | Logging a transmission whine sound. |
| 33160 mi | leaky seal. |
| 35320 mi | whining tranny when hitting 60 kms/hr humming noise takes over road noise |
| 39040 mi | tranny whinining from 40 to 60 kms/hrs and engine rpm at 1200 approx. Noise became cabin invasive. Extended warranty covered work to get a new transmission. |
| 28380 mi C $400 |
R & R Transmission, Reseal side cover (leaking) |
| 46500 mi C $50 |
Rear differential vent was seized. Part was replaced. |
| 64480 mi C $800 |
Replaced rear differential vent (seized). |
| 21080 mi C $90 |
Transmission failed to engage in drive or reverse when cold. Dealer says the transmission needs replacement. 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. |
| 33480 mi | Rear differential seals leaking, deal replaced both seals. Problem might be due to poor design, differential vent becomes plugged (under seemingly normal conditions) and does not vent pressure resulting in blown seals. |
| 40920 mi | Rear differential seal blown. |
| 41540 mi | Rear differential seals blown again. |
| 119040 mi C $200 |
Replaced driver side cv axle due to outer boot failure. Toyota wanted $750 for axle and $180 for boot kit. Found aftermarket axle for $140. |
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