2005 Toyota RAV4 Toyota RAV4 2005

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2005 Toyota RAV4 repairs by problem area

Engine (41%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)

Brakes and Traction Control (17%)

Suspension and Steering (15%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (19%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)

Other (0%)

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2005 Toyota RAV4 brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (11%)

$100 - $499 (44%)

< $100 (44%)

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Chart based on 9 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2005 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV

161-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD

383800 mi

US $250
Right rear parking brake cable froze up and had to be repalaced 

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2005 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV

161-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual AWD

51460 mi Front disks, pads, calipers 
73160 mi

C $510
Front ABS system: Pads and Rotors; free play adjustment on pedal; requested slack removal on emergy br. cable..Had to return vehicle to shop on following day for a proper 'pressure line bleed' due to spongy pedal play. 

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2005 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV

161-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

110000 mi Brake pads were worn to within 2mm of being gone. Brake rotors were below minimum thickness. All were replaced for both the front and rear of the car. 
178000 mi

US $180
Traction control. 
146000 mi

US $146
Front brake caliper on one side was frozen and discovered to cause accelerated brake pad wear when replacing pads/rotors. Replaced caliper and bled brake system. 
149000 mi

US $135
Master brake cylinder was bypassing/leaking internally causing the brake pedal to slowly sink to the floor at stoplights. Replaced master cylinder, bled the system. 
74000 mi

US $30
past few months, after it rains or a car wash,ABS, traction control,stability control warning lights stay lit x2-3 days. During oil change,asked my mechanic to run diagnostic; showed issue, he recommended dealer eval next time time lights on 

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2005 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV

161-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD

142366 mi

C $124
caliper slider seized, replaced front slider pin 

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2005 Toyota RAV4 Brake Problems

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