2011 Toyota RAV4 Toyota RAV4 2011

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2011 Toyota RAV4 repairs by problem area

Engine (12%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (17%)

Brakes and Traction Control (13%)

Suspension and Steering (20%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (24%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (1%)

Other (12%)

Chart based on 115 repairs.
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2011 Toyota RAV4 engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (14%)

$500 - $999 (14%)

$100 - $499 (43%)

< $100 (29%)

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Chart based on 14 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2011 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV

269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD

198000 mi Blown head gasket 

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2011 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV

269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD

50000 mi

US $600
Rear engine mounts (n=2) cracked. 
40700 mi

US $300
replaced 02 Oxygen sensor 

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2011 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV

179-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

48000 mi Oxygen sensor 
75500 mi

US $1400
"Check engine", 4WD, traction lights came on. Dealer said "water in evap system"; couldn't explain what or why this occurred, but said 4WD wouldn't work unless we did repair. Were on a long trip, so we agreed to the repair. 
106000 mi

US $1300
Throttle body cleaning. 

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2011 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV

179-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic AWD

175000 mi

US $235
Oxygen sensor 
199000 mi

US $348
Replace noisy water pump 
99200 mi

C $300
Sparkplugs changed due to engine missfiring and engine light on 
93000 mi

C $200
Front and rear oxygen sensors replaced, only front was faulty but system was reporting rear sensor code. Windows stuck open, extensive troubleshooting showed normal wiring and switches, all fuses and relays okay. Manually rolled up each window using small battery and wiring harness. Resetting the ECU seemed to clear the problem (disconnecting battery) although no codes were present. 
80000 mi

US $535
Coil injector #4 died, replaced spark plugs as well, price included a syn oil change 
25420 mi Started vehicle, foot on brake, engine immediately revved to 6,000 RPM+ and stayed there until I turned vehicle off. Next start attempt OK. A week later, same thing. Took to dealer concerned about "unintended acceleration". Nothing found. 
21000 mi 2 oxygen sensors went bad, first bank 1 sensor 2 then a few days later bank 1 sensor 1. Both were replaced under warranty at no cost. 
131000 mi

US $280
Oxygen sensor 

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2011 Toyota RAV4 Engine Problems

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