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2009 Toyota RAV4 repairs by problem area
Engine (27%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (14%)
Brakes and Traction Control (12%)
Suspension and Steering (17%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (14%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (10%)
Other (5%)
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Chart based on 195 repairs.
2009 Toyota RAV4 suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (7%)
$500 - $999 (24%)
$100 - $499 (24%)
< $100 (45%)
Chart based on 29 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2009 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV
269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD
| 43000 mi US $800 |
front strut assembly front stabilizer bar control |
| 161000 mi | Steering rack and pinion and intermediate shaft are failing and need replacement Front struts need replacement (another Toyota dealership supposedly replaced front struts about 2 years ago, but the mechanic at the current dealership said the struts appeared to be the original ones that came on the car) Front control arms need replacement from worn/failing bushings |
| 27800 mi | excessive movement of passenger side front control arm due to excessive movement which would caused uneven braking..caused by premature wear of control arm |
2009 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV
269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD
| 110980 mi C $700 |
Front left bearing noise. Dealer quoted >$1000, private shop ~700 |
| 104160 mi C $500 |
Rear right wheel bearing. |
| 84040 mi US $282 |
Wheel Bearing Replacement, Left Front |
| 62000 mi | lower steering assembly was replaced due to clunking during a tight turn |
| 123000 mi US $600 |
Had all 4 struts replaced, cabin air filter and alignment. |
| 73000 mi US $483 |
A whining hum noise starting at 45mph. Diagnosed as bad wheel bearing. R&R left rear wheel bearing. |
| 81000 mi US $450 |
Both front struts leaking - replaced. |
| 37820 mi | Bearing changed |
| 95480 mi C $600 |
2x shocks changed after 150 000km |
| 99200 mi C $350 |
suspension front changed |
| 86000 mi US $325 |
Rear shocks leaking and replaced |
2009 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV
179-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 184140 mi C $200 |
Replaced wheel bearing, driver's side. After repair ABS indicator light on. No error codes on scan. Removed and checked sensor. No damage, appears fine. checked magnetic ring pressed into bearing and found it quite strong compared to old bearing. May be an imbalance in the ABS signal strength between front bearings. Will have to change out passenger side bearing. |
| 144000 mi US $180 |
Outer tie rod replacement and alignment |
| 76000 mi | Both sway bar ends broken. Estimate to fix was $600+. Traded to newer Rav4. |
| 115000 mi US $600 |
Replaced rear shocks |
2009 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV
179-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic AWD
| 4960 mi | right rear shock leaking, replaced under warranty. |
| 102920 mi C $750 |
Three out of four wheel bearings required replacement after 160,000 km. |
| 142000 mi US $2300 |
replaced steering rack |
| 130200 mi | Vehicle has design defect in which rear wheel alignment can not be adjusted to specification. |
| 62000 mi | Leaky shock on the rear right. Both rear shocks were replaced by my mechanic. |
| 85120 mi | I asked dealership to check a clunking noise in back end and they try to blame the noise on recent work done by my mechanic. I found the clunking noise problem, nothing to do with my mechanics work. It was a tool kit within a compartment. |
| 89280 mi C $40 |
Toyota Dealership could not find cause of previous noise. My mechanic had to tighten rear-end mount, which solved the noise problem. |
| 99820 mi C $79 |
Wheel alignment and re-torqueing of wheels |
| 133245 mi C $1407 |
Remove and replace front left and right wheel hub bearings. |
| 41420 mi | A noise was evident in one of the front shock assemblies. Replaced under Toyota's used certified warranty. |
| 98000 mi US $150 |
required alignment as pulling to the right |
| 46000 mi US $50 |
Replaced upper steering shaft due to clunking noise |
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