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 engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (5%)

$500 - $999 (10%)

$100 - $499 (50%)

< $100 (35%)

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Chart based on 20 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

102500 mi

US $200
Check Engine light kept coming on, shop replaced intake valve. 
372700 mi

US $200
Original water pump went bad 

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2005 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV

161-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual AWD

153760 mi rattling heat shield fix was removed 
122140 mi

C $110
Check engine light came on. Mechanic ran diagnostics. needed to replace a fuse Check engine light came on. Gas cap was not sealed. Needed new gas cap and some polishing where the caps mounts onto the fuel tank tube . 
155000 mi

C $700
Emissons canister needed to be replaced. First time after 12 years and 255K km. Not bad! 
84200 mi

C $2100
Clutch slipping badly: In this specific configuration, i.e. allwheel drives require both engine and transaxle to be removed; then clutch separated from transaxle.....had quotes of 14, 17, and 22 hours...full clutch kit,including f/w grind. 
112000 mi

US $200
replaced water pump 

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2005 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV

161-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

124000 mi

US $350
The water pump was making noise and was replaced. 
131000 mi

US $200
Replaced oxygen sensor on exhaust manifold. Engine light was on and error code showed bad sensor. Light went off after repair for a period of time them returned. I think its the catalytic converter. 
72000 mi

US $400
One of the cylinder coils had to be replaced. 
146000 mi Worn motor mounts. If I had kept the vehicle I would have changed the motor mounts myself in 6 to 12 months, 
66000 mi

US $500
Exhaust system had a leak due to rusting from salt. We replaced several exhaust components. Also, we needed an alignment, which is included in the figures I am reporting. 
116000 mi

US $80
had an issue with starting up in the AM, mechanic cleaned the throttle 
141245 mi

US $90
oil light came on, first time ever since owning the car. Took it in to determine if oil leak. Mechanic said no leak, just burning oil, recommends checking oil more frequently, no other action recommended at this time 
167000 mi

US $250
flunked smog check, diagnosed cracked hose. Had it repaired 

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2005 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV

161-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD

142366 mi

C $103
engine consumed oil, diagnosis was failed PCV, replaced PCV engine consumed oil, diagnosis was failed PCV, replaced PCV 
115000 mi Oil gasket leaking 
104160 mi

C $500
EXHAUST CATALYCTIC CONVERTER 

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2005 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV

84320 mi

€100
Fault P1251,replaced turbo sensor,engine was not ever run properly,i.e. run for years on small slow journeys. After installing new turbo sensor fault was still showing up on high gear, low RPM. I used a bottle of Aceroil in the fuel and ran the entire tank of diesel at high Rpm for several days until gone. It worked! No more engine light for P1251 fault. 

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2005 Toyota RAV4 2-door

turbocharged 4-cylinder diesel manual AWD

74400 mi

€400
SCV Replacement 

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