2004 Toyota RAV4 Toyota RAV4 2004

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2004 Toyota RAV4 repairs by problem area

Engine (35%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (2%)

Brakes and Traction Control (4%)

Suspension and Steering (22%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (26%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (9%)

Other (2%)

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2004 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV

161-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

83000 mi

US $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. 

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2004 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV

161-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD

27000 mi

US $45
Gas tank heat shield rusted loose and was hitting the drive shaft. 

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2004 Toyota RAV4 4-door

4-cylinder automatic AWD

44640 mi 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 ... 
70060 mi

€50
Back left window shook its trim loose - fixed by glueing (?) 

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2004 Toyota RAV4 Body Problems

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