2004 Toyota RAV4 Problems and Repair Histories
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2004 Toyota RAV4s for which no problems have been reported are not displayed. So the 2004 Toyota RAV4 problems and repair histories you see here should not be used to infer car problem frequency.
For 2004 Toyota RAV4 problem frequency, check the Car Reliability Survey result. For the problems behind the score, check the 2004 Toyota RAV4 problems and repair histories that follow it.
Toyota RAV4 Reliability through December 31, 2012
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year | Make/Model | Trips/Year/100 Cars | Compared to all models for the same year | |
| 2004 | Toyota RAV4 | 13 RAV4s, 8.1 months of data per RAV4, average 92400 miles Small sample size. Join or 13 RAV4s, 8.1 months of data per RAV4, average 92400 miles Small sample size. sign in to view |
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2004 Toyota RAV4
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| Toyota in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2010 | 38440 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2010 | 39060 | 800 | Front struts |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2004 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV
161-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Toyota RAV4 in Nevada, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2009 | 62000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2010 | 78000 | 120 | The driver's door lock-actuator wore out and had to be replaced (the lock was fine, but it would no longer lock/unlock with power switch). |
| Sep | 2011 | 83000 | 100 | Driver's side sun visor lost ability to stay in position and sagged down obstructing view. Ordered new visor assebmly and installed in parking lot of dealership myself. Problem solved. |
| Jun | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2004 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV
161-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD
| Toyota RAV4 in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2010 | 23000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2012 | 27000 | 45 | Gas tank heat shield rusted loose and was hitting the drive shaft. |
| Toyota RAV4 in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2012 | 149420 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2012 | 157940 | 1100 | front wheel bearings changed-shimmy Struts we changed- shocks inefficient over dips and pot holes |
| Oct | 2012 | 159340 | 50 | Replaced upper and lower original rad hoses flushed an replaced antifreeze. Replaced original plugs |
| Dec | 2012 | 161200 | 260 | Both headlight assemblies changed. |
| Feb | 2013 | 162900 | 1400 | -20 and car would not start -CAA attempted boost but melted a bat terminal-towed to dealer - bat and alt replaced. They also blew control card for auto start which I replaced myself. |
| Mar | 2013 | 163680 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota RAV4 in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2011 | 115000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2012 | 127300 | 1100 | The car needed all new igniters. The car would not run. |
| Mar | 2012 | 130000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota RAV4 in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2009 | 41000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2011 | 52000 | 100 | Replaced faulty front passenger door lock solenoid. |
| Jun | 2011 | 53000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota RAV4 in Missouri, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2010 | 120000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2010 | 124000 | 420 | coil for #3 cylinder went bad |
| Jan | 2011 | 126000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota RAV4 in Chile | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2010 | 54560 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2011 | 65100 | 0 | ECU computer failed to shift gears when needed. Could no longer use automatic drive gear. Had to use 2nd. Had to give a jolt of acceleration pedal to enter into reverse. Aprox $4000 to repair here in Chile. I will trade-in without repair. |
| Oct | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2004 Toyota RAV4 4-door
4-cylinder manual 2WD
| Toyota RAV4 in Philippines | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2011 | 27900 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2012 | 35120 | 0 | car wont start, weak horns and lights |
| Mar | 2013 | 37200 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2004 Toyota RAV4 4-door
4-cylinder automatic AWD
| Toyota in Germany | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2009 | 42780 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2009 | 44640 | 0 | Rusty bubbles on the back end of engine hood - on the lower side, just in front of the windscreen. Dealers claims never having seen this before. Car is used for long distance tours mainly, in-between sitting in the garage and waiting for weeks ... |
| Sep | 2009 | 45880 | 800 | Brake pad on rear axle halfway broken due to massive corrosion. Had to be replaced. |
| Mar | 2013 | 60140 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
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