2003 Toyota RAV4 Toyota RAV4 2003

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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%)

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2003 Toyota RAV4 suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (8%)

$1000 - $2499 (17%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (50%)

< $100 (25%)

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Chart based on 12 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

112600 mi

US $1400
Replaced "rack and pinion" and clutch assembly. Needed alignment after tie-rod end repair. 
158600 mi

US $45
Power steering hoses leaking,replaced. 

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2003 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV

148-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual AWD

293000 mi

US $3700
Steering rack leaking profusely 
144000 mi

US $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. 

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2003 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV

148-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

196100 mi

US $360
Bad wheel bearing, part replaced 
124000 mi

US $178
swaybars replaced 

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2003 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV

148-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic AWD

122140 mi

C $350
Replaced the link bar at front wheel driver side Front wheel passenger side replaced bearing 
83080 mi

C $275
Rear shocks and springs replaced 
86800 mi

C $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. 
121600 mi

C $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. 
125240 mi

C $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. 

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2003 Toyota RAV4 Suspension Problems

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