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%)

Chart based on 46 repairs.
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2004 Toyota RAV4 engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (25%)

$500 - $999 (13%)

$100 - $499 (31%)

< $100 (31%)

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Chart based on 16 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2004 Toyota RAV4

Engine not specified

122500 mi

US $1100
The car needed all new igniters. The car would not run. 

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2004 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV

161-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual AWD

130000 mi

US $1700
CEL for catalytic converter and O2 sensors. Replaced all & light is still on. 
102000 mi Loose belt driving power steering pump. Tightened but difficult to access bolts. 

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2004 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV

161-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

121000 mi

US $120
Water pump gasket seal broke 
141000 mi

US $1400
120,000 mile service (flush radiator, transmission) Replaced fuel pump. Recommended head gasket and timing chain tensionor be replaced for $1700. Recommend tires and battery 

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2004 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV

161-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD

174000 mi

US $675
radiator, thermostat, water pump 
176000 mi Engine was overheating and bubbles forming in coolant. Coolant temp sensor and thermostat were OK. Auto technicians concluded most likely cause was a blown head gasket. Possibly damaged head. Problem can be a "can of worms", not worth it 
125000 mi

US $600
Catalytic Converter needed to be replaced 
65100 mi ECU computer failed to shift gears when needed. Could no longer use automatic drive gear. Had to use 2nd. Had to give a jolt of acceleration pedal to enter into reverse. Aprox $4000 to repair here in Chile. I will trade-in without repair. 
80000 mi

US $1400
exhaust system completely rusted out 
124000 mi

US $420
coil for #3 cylinder went bad 
286200 mi

US $125
Replaced bank 1 sensor 1 air/fuel (O2) sensor 
286000 mi

US $321
Evap code and stalling after fueling. Replaced Evap canister and vent valve 
302000 mi

US $450
Fuel pump to correct sluggish starting 
333000 mi

US $10
Replaced radiator cap 

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2004 Toyota RAV4 4-door

turbocharged 4-cylinder diesel manual AWD

85340 mi Accessory belt with pulley bearings 

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2004 Toyota RAV4 Engine Problems

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