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2013 Toyota RAV4 repairs by problem area
Engine (9%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (19%)
Brakes and Traction Control (12%)
Suspension and Steering (4%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (28%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (21%)
Other (8%)
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 102 repairs.
2013 Toyota RAV4 electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (4%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (8%)
$100 - $499 (23%)
< $100 (65%)
Chart based on 26 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2013 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV
176-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 48000 mi US $160 |
AC was very weak. Mechanic tested the system for holes and recharged it. |
| 49000 mi | Recurring problem with AC system leakage (3rd visit in 3 months). Mechanic unable to identify the source without taking dash apart, so we chose to wait until next season for repairs. |
| 120000 mi US $2700 |
AC system stopped blowing cold air. The shop diagnosed a faulty compressor and condenser and replaced both of them. |
| 70000 mi | factory battery failed |
| 68000 mi US $130 |
Bluetooth function had failed preventing Hands Free Calling, listening to music from my iPhone, etc. |
| 25000 mi | They forgot to put in the microphone for the bluetooth when they replaced my sunroof/light panel. It was reattached and working fine. |
| 22000 mi | Car did not start. Had Toyota care send tow truck to jump it to get it started and went to Toyota. They replaced the battery after checking the system. |
2013 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV
176-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 21000 mi | Bluetooth/navigation. Nothing was done. Dealer kept dodging the problem. |
| 16200 mi | update and replace dim display for nav system |
| 12000 mi | Power strut for back (rear) door failed and both struts were replaced under warantee |
| 195920 mi C $15 |
A/C condenser drain became clogged, and water was leaking into the interior of vehicle (passenger seat-floor). Vehicle was lifted up and compressed air blown through the drain hose. <1hr of work (including research) |
| 50220 mi C $125 |
New battery |
| 69440 mi C $200 |
battery required replacement |
| 65000 mi US $46 |
Headlight was intermittently not coming on, eventually failed and was replaced. |
| 71000 mi US $151 |
Rear window wiper motor failed and was replaced. |
| 42160 mi C $170 |
Had to replace battery |
| 4960 mi | electric trunk door malfunction |
| 24180 mi C $526 |
Drivers front door would not LOCK / UNLOCK with remote or electronically at all. Door Actuator needed to be replaced. |
| 27900 mi C $600 |
Passenger front door would not LOCK / UNLOCK with remote or electronically at all. Both REAR doors would not LOCK / UNLOCK with remote or electronically at all. 3 door lock actuators replaced adding to the previus repar of the drivers front door lock actuators being replaced. In TOTAL, so far, 4 Door Actuator needed to be replaced. This is CLEARLY a DEFECT. I am pursuing legal action against Toyota. |
| 33480 mi | Now the hatch door has problems!! The LOCK / UNLOCK would not work for the trunk.....It works when it wants to. I lubricated the door lock actuator but the problem always comes back. EVERY DOOR LOCK HAS BEEN AN ISSUE ON THIS CAR... I should have bought a Honda! |
| 3720 mi | drivers side heated seat stopped working dealer replaced switch works fine |
| 98580 mi C $20 |
Burnt out headlight. Replaced both sides |
| 8680 mi | Battery too low to start car; boost given under Toyota roadside assistance. This was after 5 days not used. |
| 8780 mi | Asked that previously reported problem with low battery be checked. I was told there is no problem - we are not driving enough. Solution is for me to install a trickle charger. |
| 24180 mi C $3 |
Battery exploded. |
| 11000 mi | Check engine light, AWD warning and Traction control lights all were on. |
| 15500 mi | Rear liftgate linear actuator issue |
| 26040 mi | Blew driver side door speaker. |
| 1000 mi | Right front speaker was not functioning. |
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