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2007 Toyota RAV4 repairs by problem area
Engine (37%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (12%)
Brakes and Traction Control (6%)
Suspension and Steering (18%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (20%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (6%)
Other (1%)
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Chart based on 280 repairs.
2007 Toyota RAV4 suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (11%)
$500 - $999 (22%)
$100 - $499 (41%)
< $100 (26%)
Chart based on 46 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2007 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV
269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD
| 110900 mi US $500 |
replaced front struts |
| 189000 mi US $350 |
replaced the entire wheel bearing assembly |
2007 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV
269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD
| 67880 mi | Clicking sounds coming from steering wheel. |
| 84800 mi C $505 |
Left rear stabilizer bolt was broken. Replaced bolt and cushion washers on left and right rear stabilizers. |
| 108380 mi C $792 |
Growling noise started at 70 to 80 kmph. As time progressed the noise could be heard starting at 60 kph to 80 kph. The growling noise was steady and did not change pitch with speed increase. Dealer shop diagnosed & replaced rr wheel bearing. |
| 114080 mi C $120 |
Rear suspension was making loud thud noise when driving over small road cracks or small pot holes. Replaced 2 rear shock absorbers. |
| 47200 mi | Steering knock. Parts replaced in accordance with TSB-0318-08. |
| 53200 mi US $150 |
Sway bar end link broke. |
| 79980 mi C $185 |
Front sway bar bushings required replacement |
| 80380 mi C $1288 |
Replace front struts , upper strut mounts & wheel alignment in conjunction. With strut replacement |
| 177500 mi US $250 |
Right rear wheel bearing replaced |
| 193440 mi C $400 |
Replaced front struts |
| 118000 mi US $150 |
There was a vibration through the entire vehicle when running over bumps. Found worn rear shocks. Replaced with bilstien. |
| 209000 mi US $2160 |
Steering rack was replaced because it was binding. |
| 100000 mi | Rack and Pinion was in need of repair. Known issue from Toyota (TSB) , but not covered under recall. |
| 99000 mi | The front left shock absorber was leaking. It was replaced under extended warranty. Would have cost $325.00 without warranty. |
| 130000 mi | Steering rack needed replacement. $3600. Traded in vehicle. |
| 53000 mi US $500 |
noisy intermediate steering shaft |
| 57300 mi US $987 |
Replace lower, middle steering shaft, stabilizer bar, control link. |
| 78000 mi | After picking up the car from my previous repair trip, the steering wheel was no longer aligned. |
| 58900 mi | Knocking when turning at low speeds. Injected lube into intermediate shaft -- temp fix. |
| 30000 mi | Steering became loose and was emitting clunking noise. They installed a new steering intermediate shaft. |
| 61380 mi | Making a thunking noise in back end when turning tightly and going over bumps. Could not be replicated while in the shop. Told to come back when hear it again. (I live 110 kms away, so not easy to get there immediately after hearing it!!) |
| 96100 mi C $398 |
The rear stabilizers were cracked and had to be replaced. The car exhibited lots of vibration in the back and it was noisier than usual to drive. |
| 56000 mi US $420 |
There was a clunking noise in steering column. Had to replace intermediate steering shaft. This is a known problem with this vehicle - TSB ST001-08. |
| 63782 mi US $400 |
Replace Intermediate Steering Shaft. After complaint of snapping or popping action in steering when turning. Replace Intermediate Steering Shaft. After complaint of snapping or popping action in steering when turning. |
| 155000 mi US $200 |
Broken right side sway bar link |
| 166000 mi US $500 |
Replace Right front wheel bearing. |
| 184300 mi US $400 |
Replace defective left front bearing. |
| 58300 mi | Clunking felt through steering wheel, fixed by replacement of intermediate steering shaft |
| 76000 mi US $235 |
Broken left rear stabilizer link |
| 99000 mi US $1126 |
RIGHT REAR COIL SPRING AND ANTI-SWAY BAR BROKEN |
| 111200 mi | All tires badly worn on inside. Rear toe out of adjustment, couldn't adjust, had to replace rear suspension arms, upper arm assy, and toe adjuster assy. This after recall for arms. I paid only for new tires at cost. |
| 9920 mi C $600 |
Steering shaft knocking noise: tsb from Toyota. |
| 34000 mi US $500 |
Clunking sound when turning the steering wheel. |
2007 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV
166-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 43000 mi US $655 |
Pat Lobb's Toyota had broken both front struts while repairing a TBS Recall on the rear stabilize, but failed to inform us. After driving it home (25 miles) we had to take it back, but dealer refused to accept responsibility for both struts. |
| 47000 mi US $180 |
Right tie rods very loose, replaced them to get rid of thunk in steering. |
| 57000 mi US $2300 |
Tie rod was supposed to have been fixed in May 2011, had to have the entire front end replaced in June of 2012. Cost $2300. |
| 57200 mi US $330 |
Rear shocks were shot, replaced them on advice of service manager. |
| 92300 mi US $1200 |
Struts needed to be replaced and alignment. Alignment wasn't possible due to a recall on the rear lower control arm being glued together. Toyota won't fix. |
2007 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV
166-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD
| 81300 mi US $288 |
Remove and replace rear stabilizer bar ,sway bar link and control link on both sides. |
| 35000 mi | I have a 2007 rav4 base I4 engine, and turning the steering wheel either left or right would emit a "thunk" sound coming from the steering column and sometimes through the floor. There is a TSB on this and I heard this was common with the 06-07 year rav4. |
| 98120 mi C $200 |
Rear sway bar links broken on both sides |
| 112466 mi C $130 |
Noisy suspension. Replacesd sway bar bushings |
| 141000 mi US $75 |
Broken rear sway bar links. |
| 121600 mi US $160 |
Oil leaked from the front struts. All four were replaced. |
| 110000 mi US $630 |
Also found one of the rear sway bars was broken. |
2007 Toyota RAV4 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 20000 mi | Replaced intermediate steering shaft to fix "steering knock", TSB. |
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