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 transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (13%)

$1000 - $2499 (19%)

$500 - $999 (13%)

$100 - $499 (6%)

< $100 (50%)

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Chart based on 16 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

49300 mi

US $230
4 wheel drive lock would not release 
127100 mi

C $2500
Both u-joint failiure. replacement of the drive shaft 
84320 mi Rear magnetic wheel power unit 
89900 mi

C $3200
The drive shaft needed replacement as did the front right control arm 
47000 mi noisy final drive in transmission. Re: TSB 2012-13 
12000 mi trans replaced for whining noise under Platimum Warranty  
32000 mi Recently car developed shudder when transmission shifts into reverse and drive from park. Technician advised nothing can be done until problem is worse (as only solution is to replace transmission). 
85000 mi rear coupler failed causing grinding ,replaced coupling sub assembly 
104780 mi

C $968
Rear differential seal replaced. 
113460 mi

C $807
Rear Axle had to be replaced. 

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2010 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV

179-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

65000 mi

US $1363
Dash lights for 4WD, Skidding, Engine comes on after every rain. Cruise Control doesn't work. Wanted to replace 2 modules 
29440 mi Internal clutch failure on transmission. May be related to a previous accident, however no external evidence of that meant it had to be covered under warranty. New transmission installed under base warranty. 

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2010 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV

179-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic AWD

144000 mi

US $1792
The rear differential had to be rebuilt. Ugg 
163000 mi Overdrive produces vibration between 35 and 45 mph. Works in 3rd so I decided not to repair. My mechanic said this is a known issue and it might run in 3rd for years. 
65800 mi Differential Coupler 

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2010 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV

156-horsepower 2.0L I4 7-speed shiftable CVT AWD

150660 mi

C $1800
Seal leaking - needs to be replaced 

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2010 Toyota RAV4 Transmission Problems

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