2010 Toyota RAV4 Toyota RAV4 2010

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2010 Toyota RAV4 repairs by problem area

Engine (21%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)

Brakes and Traction Control (15%)

Suspension and Steering (17%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (18%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (11%)

Other (6%)

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2010 Toyota RAV4 body repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (7%)

< $100 (93%)

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Chart based on 15 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2010 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV

269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD

4960 mi Awful creaking noises in interior. Seems to be multiple sources & sounds like Morse code tapping. Dropped off car & asked if they needed me to point out noise..they said no. Went back & tech said didn't hear anything. Issue not addressed. 
9300 mi Car making awful rattling noise from centre console & creaking from driver & passenger B pillars. Insisted I went for test drive with tech & he was able to hear noises. Shims installed in console, but did not fix noise. B pillars not fixed. 
14880 mi Console & B pillar rattles still exist & have become worse with time. Rattles can now be heard with radio turned up. Dealer confirmed noise exists & claimed rattles were fixed. Found rattles persist on drive home. Issues not fixed again. 
22080 mi Rav went in again for chronic rattles. Left the car with the dealer for 3 days to diagnose. Rattles have all appear to be fixed. 
31000 mi Rattles have returned since last visit. Tech attempted to fix rattles, however, they still persist. 
91760 mi Paint randomly pealing on roof above windshield. Dealer would not cover under warranty. 
106020 mi Paint continues to randomly peel. Took in to show dealer paint defect. Dealer refuses to acknowledge there is a paint defect and will not fix. 
31000 mi replaced rear door seal, rattle in passenger door 
26800 mi glove compartment door would not shut tight 
620 mi Some paint issue on the hood that looked exactly like edge mapping: http://pc.dupont.com/dpc/en/US/html/visitor/s/trouble/PDSG_EdgeMapSolvent.html We refused to accept delivery. Dealer swapped hood with another RAV4. 

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2010 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV

179-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

1240 mi Upon delivery and pick-up of new vehicle I noticed a 3 inch long vertical black streak on rear bumper. Was underneath the clearcoat so bumper had to be repainted. 
3000 mi right rear cargo carrier cap came off. dealer ordered incorrect replacement and sent correct replacement afterward, no charge. Replaced cap on personally instead of dealership 
6000 mi rear view mirror was slightly loose. dealer found attaching bolt was loose. tightened and was fixed. 

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2010 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV

179-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic AWD

25620 mi

$450
The back part of the car presented several clicks and other unpleasant noises, especially during off-road trips. Several clips were replaced and tha audio insulation revamped according to the dealer. 
26000 mi

US $5
looked for rattles on drivers side. cant find. 
55000 mi Sun visor vibration 
6000 mi Water leaks into the rear trunk. It's fixed after replace the rear door sealing rubber. 

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2010 Toyota RAV4 Body Problems

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