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2012 Toyota RAV4 repairs by problem area
Engine (19%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (14%)
Brakes and Traction Control (17%)
Suspension and Steering (15%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (19%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (10%)
Other (6%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 72 repairs.
2012 Toyota RAV4 transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (33%)
$100 - $499 (33%)
< $100 (33%)
Chart based on 9 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2012 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV
269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD
| 39060 mi | rear differential was leaking oil, passenger side seal was changed under warranty |
| 74400 mi C $650 |
Replace differential seal for the 3rd time, and transfert case seal along with parking brake cable |
| 45260 mi C $78 |
Transmission slipping between 2 & 3. Toyota warranty replaced entire transmission. |
| 51000 mi | Removed and replaced transmission under warranty for transmission noise TSB. Dealer had replaced transmission a month earlier but it had a bad seal which caused a leak. Dealer pulled transmission, replaced factory seal, and reinstalled. No issues since. Noise gone. |
2012 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV
179-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic AWD
| 93000 mi C $100 |
Driver side rear differential seal started leaking earlier in 2020. Eventually the leak was substantial enough to warrant replacement of both output drive shaft seals (where CV drive shaft enters the differential). Both seals and the differential fluid were replaced. |
| 82460 mi C $900 |
driveshaft replacement |
| 109654 mi US $547 |
Fluid was leaking from the front differential. Had local repair shop refuse the work due to the removal of the drive shaft and other torque spec components. Recommended dealership service. The seal assembly had to be replaced. |
| 44640 mi C $190 |
Replaced rear differential coupling Replaced left rear axel oil seal |
| 47800 mi US $100 |
Added a transmission cooler |
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