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Chart based on 13 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2006 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV
269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD
6000 mi
Center console Rattle - Shop fixed using felt strips. Rattle significantly diminished, not entirely gone.
20000 mi
Rear passenger side seat rattles as if it's not properly latched into place. They will be looking at it when I have the vehicle back for the other problems.
23000 mi
Rear seat rattle was fixed after seat was disassembled and reassembled and latch cables properly adjusted.
134000 mi
Water leak from cowl onto passenger side floor mat. Removed, cleaned and replaced cowl. Same issue is occurring.
70500 mi
US $25
Cowl leak returned. Applied TSB BO021-06 by installing part #53244–42040. Also superglued the Cowl Splash shield (part #5575142010) back onto the plastic cowl cover (it had broken off).
218000 mi
US $900
Rear subframe was significantly rusted, creating a safety issue. Had to remove and replace the existing rear subframe with a used one.
28000 mi
The trailer hitch wiring harness was not working -- one side did not flash the light or brake. Toyota dealer removed the old harness and installed a complete new one without charge!
10000 mi
During heavy rain, water ingress via fresh air intake drops into passenger footwell. Covered by Toyota TSB. Repair "if customer complains."
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