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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%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 316 repairs.
2006 Toyota RAV4 transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (11%)
$500 - $999 (4%)
$100 - $499 (25%)
< $100 (61%)
Chart based on 28 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
| 103000 mi US $2300 |
One of the ballbearings in in the drivetrain broke. Had to replace the surrounding parts. |
| 58900 mi C $1200 |
Replace de U joint (I (owner) paid the bill) Replace rear coupler (Dealer paid this part) Replace diff. o-ring (I paid part only) Recall on rear suspension. |
| 61000 mi US $900 |
leak in transmission seal. |
| 50800 mi | Loud transmission whine, initial stage one fix (dampening, replaced rotor bearing) as per TSB (unsuccessful). |
| 51960 mi | Re-machined gears replaced as per TSB for transmission whine. Car now idles quite rough. |
| 36000 mi | Tranny whine. Repaired by TSB, but the whine immediately came back. Next step is tranny swap under warranty. New transmission ordered, but on backorder. |
| 39000 mi | tranny replaced |
| 41000 mi | Inner CV joint leaking grease. Sealed using cheap ghetto method but it actually works. |
| 73640 mi C $235 |
new regulator - reset computer system alerts |
| 82460 mi C $397 |
Left Transfer case was leaking - new parts were required plus alignment. |
| 130000 mi | Developed transmission fluid leak. |
| 99000 mi US $190 |
Axle seal began to leak, with no warning. Replaced seal, leak fixed. Runs fine. |
| 20000 mi | Rumble at ~60mph, determined to be 4wd computer. |
| 23000 mi | Rumble at 60MPH fixed with new 4x4 computer. |
| 131700 mi US $450 |
Sway bar replacement and rear axle seals replaced |
| 100000 mi US $200 |
I had to replace the leaking transmission gasket. |
| 108700 mi US $1000 |
Driver's side axle seal was leaking and needed to be replaced. |
| 13020 mi | Persistent cyclical droning/vibration noise at 60mph since delivery. 4WD computer was constantly recalibrating at that particular speed. Dealer replaced 4WD computer. TSB being issued. |
| 144460 mi | Got its first tranny flush at 230,000km. Fluid was black. Flush was a bad idea! Loosened up stuff that is now causing bad shifting between 4th and 5th. This is a V6 with 5 speed. Dealer cannot find the problem...told me to live with it. |
| 167400 mi | Transmission had a strange whining nise, but still worked. Lucas tranny conditioner fixed the harsh shifting that started after the flush. |
| 96100 mi C $400 |
Changing Rear Differential Axle Seals - they leacked |
| 58000 mi | The drivetrain made a whining sound at 40 MPH. After they replaced the transmission mounts and the problem persisted they ordered a transmission and replaced the original transmission. I had to wait 5 months for the transmission. |
| 59000 mi | A slight oil leak from the rear transaxle seals was detected during routine maintenance. I was told it was not covered under warranty at the time the transmission was replaced. I called later and pointed out it should be covered. |
| 94300 mi | Axle seal leaking, replaced by dealer at no cost due to recent purchase. |
2006 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV
166-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD
| 48980 mi | Transmission failed. Would not shift into OD. Filings in the transmission. |
| 25420 mi | Rear differential dripping oil. Repaired under warranty at dealership. Seals replaced. |
| 76000 mi | Transmission was making a loud vibration sound in overdrive at around 38-42MPH under light engine load. Shifted fine. Dealer replaced transmission under extended warrenty. |
| 136000 mi US $150 |
Low fluid. Fluid Added. |
| 141000 mi | Torque converter determined to be gradually failing and in need of replacement. Due to the cost, condition, and age of the vehicle, it was not repaired. Replacement quoted at $1500. |
| 152000 mi | Torque converter failing. |
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