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2008 Toyota RAV4 repairs by problem area

Engine (40%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (9%)

Brakes and Traction Control (6%)

Suspension and Steering (16%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (18%)

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

Other (5%)

Chart based on 247 repairs.
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2008 Toyota RAV4 other repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (9%)

$100 - $499 (0%)

< $100 (91%)

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Chart based on 11 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2008 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV

269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD

9000 mi Broken door latch, drivers side rear door. 
128960 mi

C $900
Front wheel liners damaged from ice snow build up. Large chunk broken off. Leading to outside air tempersture sensor malfunctioning. 
79360 mi

C $560
Changed airbag spiral cable 
1000 mi Plastic over steering column clips were damaged when remote engine start was installed. You could see inside the column from the passenger seat. Parts are in waiting for an installation appointment. 
2000 mi Parts arrived and were put on for steering column. 
67200 mi Power window lever was sticky. 
5000 mi The driver's side seat belt was installed backwards from the factory causing it to be twisted. 
9000 mi New seatbelt was installed. 
30000 mi broken middle seats folding mechanism Ordered wrong piece, not repaired correct part ordered Repaired rear seat folding mechanism 

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2008 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV

166-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

7000 mi Splash Guard under the engine had come loose on one side. 

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2008 Toyota RAV4 4-door

4-cylinder automatic AWD

16740 mi Exhaust smell inside the cabin sometimes. Dealer can't find any fault. According to dealer, it couldn't fuel with high sulphur content. Suggest to change fuel. 

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2008 Toyota RAV4 Other Problems

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