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2002 Toyota RAV4 repairs by problem area
Engine (48%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (12%)
Brakes and Traction Control (0%)
Suspension and Steering (17%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (19%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (2%)
Other (2%)
Chart based on 42 repairs.
2002 Toyota RAV4 repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (9%)
$500 - $999 (9%)
$100 - $499 (34%)
< $100 (49%)
Chart based on 35 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2002 Toyota RAV4
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| Toyota RAV4 in Texas, United States Nov 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Dec 201084000 miUS $200 | Power door lock on passenger side does not function. | ||
2002 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV
148-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual AWD
| Toyota RAV4 in Bulgaria Jan 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Apr 2016265080 mi | replaced Struts | ||
| Jul 20161066400 mi$60 | Exaust pipe / jount | ||
| Jun 2017110980 mi$15 | Rear door locking / blocked | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in Oregon, United States - Apr 2006 | |||
| Apr 200662000 mi | dealership reprogrammed ECU unit because of check engine light came on | ||
2002 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV
148-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Toyota RAV4 in Ohio, United States Jun 2013 - Sep 2013 | |||
| Jul 2013147200 miUS $150 | Stabilizer linkages needed replaced | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in Aruba Oct 2011 - Dec 2020 | |||
| Jan 201172540 mi$1610 | Replace powersteering assy | ||
| Nov 201480580 mi$70 | Leaking valve cover gasket. Remove sludge from shafts. | ||
| Jan 201581620 mi | Sludge problem returned, oil check light burns constantly. Currently cleaning out engine. After cleaning out oil pan multiple times oil sludge seems gone. Oil strainer now stays clean and oil pressure light is not burning anymore. | ||
| Mar 201583700 mi | Oil leak from VVTV-OCV. Put in a new gasket. | ||
| Mar 201688040 mi$78 | Driver side stabilizer link broke loose. Was in bad condition. Replaced links on both sides. | ||
| Jun 201791140 mi | Overdrive not working anymore. Probably solenoid broken. Will not be repaired for the time being. Two power windows in the back are not working anymore. Cleaned and lubed moving parts. No more pressure on AC system due to a leak. | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in Oklahoma, United States Mar 2011 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Jan 2015147300 miUS $150 | DENSO 234-9028 Air- Fuel Ratio Sensor/O2 sensor - bank 2 sensor 1 located at the front of the car | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in North Carolina, United States Jan 2013 - Jul 2015 | |||
| Nov 201379000 miUS $623 | Driver's window would not close properly. Moved up about 1 inch at a time. Sometimes closed properly, but Toyota dealer claimed it needed new $400 motor. | ||
| Apr 201481300 miUS $150 | Emissions cntrl. Check eng light. Code p1135 air flow sensor bank 1 sensor 1. That's top drivers side. Easy to reach. Autozone has a socket for about $11. Near radiator under exhst manifold shield. Denso brand is original Toyota. $125 Amazon | ||
| Jul 201599000 miUS $413 | Hydraulic belt tensioner making noise when A/C on. Replaced this part and the serpentine belt. | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in Arizona, United States Oct 2010 - Mar 2011 | |||
| Nov 2010109000 mi | Shocks / struts replaced, along with changing oil and various fluids. | ||
| Dec 2010110000 mi | Driver window actuator. | ||
2002 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV
148-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic AWD
| Toyota RAV4 in Utah, United States Apr 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Aug 2016183000 miUS $500 | Check engine light was blinking, and car was stuttering. Had car towed to shop. Replaced all 4 spark plugs and one coil. | ||
| Oct 2016188000 miUS $600 | A/T oil temp light had come on briefly early in the month, so transmission fluid was replaced. Check engine light came on. Diagnostic was run. Catalytic converter needs replacing. Check engine light was on and previous diagnostic found it was the catalytic converter. A different shop thought it might be that the computer needed updating, and did that diagnostic, but the update had been done. They did not charge After diagnostics from two shops, took the car to yet another shop that had the best price on the part, and finally had the catalytic converter replaced. | ||
| Mar 2017193000 miUS $20 | Radiator was leaking and needed fluid added at least once a week. Put a stop leak in the system, which seems to have helped for now. | ||
| Jun 2017195000 mi | battery light came on and car was acting funny, eventually wouldn't start, or stay running once jumped. Update: scheduled to have alternator replaced in late July, see if that works. | ||
| Jul 2017196000 miUS $200 | Replaced the alternator (and battery for good measure). | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in Ontario, Canada Aug 2010 - Oct 2013 | |||
| Dec 2010137020 miC $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 2011145080 miC $460 | Noise from front left wheel. Wheel bearing replaced - front brakes adjusted and lubricated - problem resolved - $460.00. | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in New York, United States Oct 2011 - Jun 2012 | |||
| Jan 2012106000 miUS $380 | Replaced the bank 2, sensor 1 oxygen sensor | ||
| Feb 2012106500 miUS $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. | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in New York, United States Jul 2013 - May 2015 | |||
| May 2015124000 mi | Transmission gone, junked. | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in Alberta, Canada Nov 2008 - Aug 2015 | |||
| Mar 200875640 mi | Erratic shifting and power surges. Dealer replaced ECM at no charge as it was under warranty at that time. | ||
| Mar 2013141360 miC $1482 | Replaced catalytic converter and exhaust manifold gasket. | ||
| Jul 2013143820 mi | Dealer recommended to replace both rear CV boots on the passenger side rear axle. | ||
| Sep 2014154380 mi | Resealed rear CV joint boot. | ||
| Dec 2014156860 miC $206 | Replaced passenger side mirror glass. Heated mirror. | ||
| Jan 2015142380 miC $29 | Replace missing battery cover screws. | ||
| Jul 2015162440 miC $290 | Clunking noise from front end over bumps. Replaced front sway bar bushings. Corrected the problem. | ||
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