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2006 Toyota RAV4 repairs by problem area

Engine (39%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (9%)

Brakes and Traction Control (4%)

Suspension and Steering (21%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (17%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (5%)

Other (5%)

Chart based on 316 repairs.
See TSBs and recalls for the 2006 Toyota RAV4.

2006 Toyota RAV4 other repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (13%)

< $100 (88%)

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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.

2006 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV

269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD

149000 mi

US $223
Broken wheel studs, all on same wheel, replaced for 25. new brake pads. 

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2006 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV

269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD

13000 mi Glove box mechanism did not operate properly. Part ordered, it will be fully covered under warrenty 
20000 mi Passenger seat doesn't return upright after reclined without lifting up on the seat. 
23000 mi Seat return was fixed with new more powerful springs in the passenger seat. 
35340 mi Bolt holding drivers side window fell out, and window would not close. 
75000 mi

US $25
Valve stem snapped when filling tire, replaced with non-TPMS valve stem. 
131500 mi

US $60
3 TPMS sensors failed, causing air to leak out of the tires. All 5 TPMS sensors have failed before 130k. 
25000 mi Windshield wiper on rear window stopped working. 
US $100 Replaced windshield 
33500 mi Passenger seat lever spring. Seat stopped coming up and would lay flat. Replaced defective spring. 

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2006 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV

166-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD

37000 mi Water leak on passenger side floor. They had to replace something in the cowl. There is a TSB for this problem. 
32860 mi Front passenger seatbelt would not extend. Replaced under warranty. 
23000 mi Radio Display issue that is common and documented in a TSB 
2000 mi Water leak into the vehicle from a poorly designed air intake vent. This issue is now covered in a Toyota TSB. 
14000 mi Catalytic converter had to be replaced due to excessive sulfur smell. 

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