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2007 Toyota RAV4
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| Toyota RAV4 in Georgia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2012 | 43000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2012 | 44000 | 523 | Water Pump was leaking. New water pump was installed |
2007 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV
269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD
| Toyota RAV4 in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2012 | 110000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2012 | 111300 | 500 | replaced front struts |
| Mar | 2013 | 115000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota RAV4 in Mississippi, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2010 | 40000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2010 | 56000 | 0 | Replaced mounting bushings to repair transmission gear whine. Parts replaced, but whine still there. New transmission on backorder. |
| Jan | 2011 | 58000 | 0 | Installed rebuilt transmission to correct gear whine. |
| Jan | 2013 | 68000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota RAV4 in Tamaulipas, Mexico | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2011 | 200 | Replaced starter | |
| Dec | 2012 | 61380 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota RAV4 in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2007 | 6000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2010 | 58000 | 0 | Water pump started making noise, which the dealer decided needed to be replaced. |
| Nov | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in Minnesota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2006 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2010 | 27000 | 0 | Bad water pump--completely bad and undrivable, not just a leak |
| Dec | 2011 | 43000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota RAV4 in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2009 | 50000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2012 | 146500 | 0 | One year old toyota battery died out |
| Sep | 2012 | 149000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2007 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV
269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD
| Toyota RAV4 in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2007 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2010 | 62000 | 55 | Car had trouble starting in the mornings. Dealership said they couldn't find the problem. They said it could be due to a build up on the throttle intake. They were wrong. |
| Dec | 2011 | 69000 | 0 | Back door sensor doesn't always indicate the door is open causing issues such as the vehicle to auto-lock after a timeout. |
| Mar | 2013 | 82000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota RAV4 in Iowa, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2007 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2007 | 6000 | 0 | TSB for faulty head unit... display problems. Also, noise from aux port... aux filter installed. |
| Jan | 2009 | 27000 | 0 | All the lights came on the dash and vehicle would not go above 35-45mph. Was told it was likely caused by ice/snow buildup in wheels/wheel wells. Problem has not returned since. |
| Mar | 2010 | 48000 | 0 | Waterpump making noise, determined that was main problem. Neutral safety switch faulty... would not start on occasion, then found on a forum that wiggling the shifter would allow start-up. Out of original warranty, but covered under extended. Idler bearing making noise, replaced with new. Covered by extended warranty. |
| Mar | 2013 | 94000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota RAV4 in Saskatchewan, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2009 | 42160 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2010 | 52080 | 100 | There were 2 plastic panels on the underside of the front end of the vehicle, one large and one small. The plastic panels lost connectors and dragged on the ground but was caught early. The second panel was same issue but panel replaced. |
| Jun | 2011 | 76880 | 830 | I noticed a noise in the engine compartment that shouldn't have been there. The dealership identified that the water pump needed replacing, ordered parts and fixed the issue. |
| Sep | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in Connecticut, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2009 | 19000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2010 | 31000 | 700 | 30K Maintenance, Replace Water Pump, Repair Stuck Sunroof, Brake Pads and Turn Rotors, |
| Dec | 2011 | 44000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota RAV4 in Colorado, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2010 | 56000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2011 | 65000 | 0 | Transaxle Whine Noise; step 1 did not fix the whine so step 2 (transmission replacement) will need to be done |
| Mar | 2011 | 67000 | 0 | Front differential leak; the plug was replaced |
| Jul | 2011 | 72000 | 0 | CEL, VSC and 4WD lights came on. Turned out to be a fuel/emissions sensor that was replaced under warranty |
| Mar | 2013 | 90000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota RAV4 in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2010 | 25000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2010 | 26000 | 0 | Stinky A/C repaired under Toyota Service Bulletin. |
| Mar | 2013 | 51000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota RAV4 in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2008 | 6000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2010 | 20000 | 0 | replaced leather driver seat cover under warranty. |
| Mar | 2012 | 37000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota RAV4 in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2010 | 51000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2011 | 57700 | 987 | Replace lower, middle steering shaft, stabilizer bar, control link. |
| Mar | 2013 | 76000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota RAV4 in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2012 | 64480 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2012 | 67980 | 0 | Clicking sounds coming from steering wheel. |
| Apr | 2013 | 70680 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota RAV4 in Washington, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2008 | 9000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2013 | 47000 | 1155 | Water pump leaking; replaced. |
| Apr | 2013 | 48000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota RAV4 in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2007 | First odometer entry | ||
| Jul | 2007 | 0 | Radio replacement under warranty. | |
| Jan | 2011 | 29000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota RAV4 in Alaska, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2007 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2012 | 58000 | 0 | Replacement VVT-i oil supply hose, it sprung a leak . I found out Later this hose was covered by a limited service campaign.m |
| Oct | 2012 | 58700 | 0 | Clunking felt through steering wheel, fixed by replacement of intermediate steering shaft |
| Mar | 2013 | 61000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota RAV4 in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2008 | 8000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2012 | 36700 | 700 | Water pump failed and needed to be replaced. |
| Mar | 2013 | 40000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota RAV4 in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2011 | 43000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2011 | 44000 | 400 | Had serpentine belt and rear brakes replaced, which I paid for along with reg servicing. Also had water pump replaced under warranty. |
| Dec | 2011 | 48000 | 360 | Replaced water pump but warranty covered it had a warning light on my dash come on intermitently. Had something to do with my 4wd |
| Mar | 2012 | 50000 | 0 | Something with timing system that required them to pull the engine out of the car |
| Apr | 2012 | 51000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota RAV4 in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2009 | 45000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2009 | 49000 | 0 | Accessory drive belt was squealing. Took vehicle in to replace belt, dealer found that source of squealing was coolant leaking onto belt from water pump. Dealer ordered water pump and scheduled followup visit. Water pump replaced under warranty. |
| Mar | 2012 | 92000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota RAV4 in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2011 | 71000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2012 | 71000 | 0 | Traded RAV4 because lack confidence in Toyota's fix for unintended acceleration. The unintended acceleration happened from a stop with foot on the brake and caused a minor accident with my 9-month old also in the vehicle. |
| Toyota RAV4 in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 65100 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2011 | 71300 | 1200 | Water pump making rattling noise. Told it was bearing failure. Had to replace it (ridiculous cost and only at 115000km) |
| Dec | 2011 | 108500 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota RAV4 in Missouri, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2007 | 4000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2010 | 32000 | 0 | Radio was erratic both display and on/off. Dealer replaced with new radio. No charge, under extended factory warranty. |
| Mar | 2011 | 37000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota RAV4 in Colorado, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2008 | 11000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2008 | 13000 | 0 | Tire Inflation warning light keeps coming on whenever we park on an even a slight incline. Tire pressure checks out okay, sensor is reset, and comes back on the next time we park on an incline. Doesn't go off until we take it to be reset. |
| Dec | 2008 | 21000 | 260 | Heard a loud knocking sound when applying brakes. During routine maintenance, found that front pads need replaced and that front rotors needed turned. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in Quebec, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2007 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2008 | 9920 | 600 | Steering shaft knocking noise: tsb from Toyota. |
| May | 2010 | 31000 | 0 | water pump bearing failure, common problem on 2006-2008 rav4 Replaced water pump |
| Mar | 2012 | 45260 | 0 | Leaking transfer case seal Leaking transfer case again |
| Apr | 2012 | 45260 | 0 | Transfer case leak cause by broken transmission shaft. New transmission was installed. |
| May | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in Delaware, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2008 | 26000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2009 | 42000 | 582 | Check engine light, VSC light and 4WD warning light came on. Found codes P0158, P2197. Needed to replace bank 2 airfuel sensor and O2 sensor |
| Aug | 2010 | 56000 | 420 | There was a clunking noise in steering column. Had to replace intermediate steering shaft. This is a known problem with this vehicle - TSB ST001-08. |
| Apr | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in Manitoba, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2007 | 1860 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2008 | 17360 | 0 | Display on JBL radio/CD player was cut off. Sometimes I could not turn the radio off-- some sort of electronics malfunction. Dealer replaced entire radio with no hassle or debate. Happy with resolution. Replacement working well so far. Front passenger/driver side windows rattle when closed and driving-- very annoying. Rattle occurance depends on wind speed and direction. Dealer thought I said it occured when the window was OPEN and could not replicate. Will look at it next oil change. |
| Oct | 2008 | 20460 | 0 | Dealer attempted to fix window rattle in both front side windows that occurs while driving. Dealer added weatherstripping but repair is unsuccessful. Will advise the dealer and have them attempt repair again. |
| Jan | 2011 | 53720 | 0 | Left rear boot was twisted, starting to make noise. Replaced the whole unit under warranty. |
| Jul | 2011 | 61380 | 0 | Making a thunking noise in back end when turning tightly and going over bumps. Could not be replicated while in the shop. Told to come back when hear it again. (I live 110 kms away, so not easy to get there immediately after hearing it!!) |
| Sep | 2012 | 85560 | 1600 | I had a leak in the rear axle and also had to replace the water pump. |
| Mar | 2013 | 96100 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota RAV4 in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2007 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2008 | 11000 | 0 | Power/volume button ceased functioning at 'random' intervals. |
| Aug | 2010 | 40000 | 0 | Volume issues and a high pitched sound could be heard when using the AUX input with various devices. |
| Mar | 2013 | 78000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota RAV4 in Oregon, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2007 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2008 | 14000 | 4 | Blown horn fuse. |
| May | 2009 | 27000 | 0 | Inside rear view mirror detached from windshield. Glue simply gave up. Not bumped or any dangly things hanging from mirror. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in Colorado, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2007 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2007 | 5000 | 0 | Intermittant display on the stereo, Ordered new one. |
| Mar | 2013 | 49000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota RAV4 in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2007 | 8000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2007 | 9000 | 20 | Display on Radio would occasionally display unreadable characters. Connection to negative battery post corroded requiring replacement of battery cable. Radio Replaced Battery cable replaced |
| Oct | 2010 | 64700 | 400 | Replace Intermediate Steering Shaft. After complaint of snapping or popping action in steering when turning. |
| Mar | 2011 | 72000 | 760 | Water Pump failure - pump replaced |
| Feb | 2013 | 112500 | 300 | Check Engine light + 4wd + vsc light came on. Diagnosed as DTC P0352 #2 Igniter DTC. Replaced #2 Cylinder Ignition Coil. |
| Mar | 2013 | 115000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota RAV4 in Hawaii, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2007 | 2000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2007 | 5000 | 0 | CD unit does not play or eject discs. Face shows error code; new unit ordered on 11/7 and as of 12/4 I am still waiting for unit to arrive. |
| Dec | 2007 | 6000 | 0 | CD's wouldn't eject; Toyota ordered a new unit and after 5+ weeks, I had the new unit installed. Good as new. |
| Dec | 2011 | 34000 | 500 | Clunking sound when turning the steering wheel. |
| Mar | 2013 | 40000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota RAV4 in Delaware, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2007 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2007 | 8000 | 0 | Evap canister had leak. CEL came on. |
| Dec | 2008 | 23000 | 0 | Evap canister leak. |
| Jun | 2009 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in Oklahoma, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2006 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2008 | 14000 | 0 | Noise when left front door opens. Left front door inner center strap replaced. Problem solved. |
| Apr | 2009 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in Wisconsin, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2007 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2008 | 12000 | 0 | Radio display problem |
| Nov | 2011 | 42000 | 100 | Faulty Caliper on left front |
| Mar | 2013 | 50000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota RAV4 in Oregon, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2006 | 2000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2009 | 24000 | 0 | Radio display failed. Subject of TSB. |
| May | 2010 | 30000 | 0 | Oil return TSB |
| Jan | 2011 | 33700 | 0 | Steering knock. Parts replaced in accordance with TSB-0318-08. |
| Mar | 2013 | 52000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota RAV4 in Delaware, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2008 | 6000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2009 | 14000 | 0 | Spare tire cover was off color. Dealer replaced with new spare tire cover. The replacement is still off color, but not as bad. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2009 | 24000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2009 | 26000 | 0 | jan 2008 transmission was replaced,dec 2008 transmission was replaced again,june 2009 transmission was again replaced.due to input shaft failure,all was repaired under warranty.milage-8208,19192,25000, |
| Apr | 2012 | 47700 | 0 | transmission had to be replaced---for the fourth time since since(june 2007) toyota replaced my 2007 i bought in april 2007 engine had 2 bad valves |
| Dec | 2012 | 52000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota RAV4 in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2009 | 18000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2009 | 20000 | 0 | Left front leather seat bottom cover, vinyl side, cracking. Could be seen when left front door was open. Warranty repair. |
| Jun | 2012 | 46000 | 0 | Lefthand driver's door lock |
| Toyota RAV4 in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2008 | 9000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2009 | 31000 | 300 | During 30K service, shop noticed worn front pads & rotors. |
| Mar | 2010 | 38000 | 0 | Vehicle failed to start once several months ago, wiggling shifter alleviated problem. I later discovered a TSB (Tech Service Bulletin) for bad Transmission selector Park switch. Dealer honored TSB despite being 2K miles out of warranty. |
| Sep | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in Kentucky, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2007 | 11000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2009 | 24000 | 0 | Leather drivers seat worn. Ordered cloth cover, then said they would have to send my Rav to another city approx 120 miles away. They have called me 2 times to fix this problem, but they want to send my vehicle out of town to be fixed without a loaner. |
| Oct | 2009 | 30000 | 0 | Steering became loose and was emitting clunking noise. They installed a new steering intermediate shaft. |
| Jun | 2010 | 37000 | 290 | Driver's side window would not work. Had to buy new parts and have it fixed at dealer. |
| Mar | 2013 | 54000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota RAV4 in Maine, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2009 | 18000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2009 | 18000 | 89 | Facia at bottom of windshield (external) broken |
| Apr | 2010 | 30700 | 0 | Stereo display intermittently goes blank. Unit is uncontrollable when this happens. Only alternative is to shut down the engine to get the stereo to work. What also works sometimes is to run a finger across all the station select buttons. oil line problem, TSB |
| Apr | 2011 | 48000 | 0 | Plastic facia fwd of outside mirror, driver's door, bubbling up as if severe corrosion behind. Dealer removed piece. No corrosion. Apparently plastic is possibly breaking down. Declined repair and reinstalled facia piece. |
| Aug | 2012 | 70300 | 121 | Upon first engine start of the day, a squeaking sound can be heard from right front of the car. After some time running, perhaps 10 minutes, the sound goes away. Couldn't tell whether it was the alternator, belt or water pump. Replaced fan belt. |
| Dec | 2012 | 76000 | 235 | Broken left rear stabilizer link |
| Mar | 2013 | 80000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota RAV4 in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2008 | 11000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2009 | 30000 | 0 | I had lost the whole entire contents of my coolant overflow reservoir over a 4 week period of time so I wanted to check for a coolant leak. |
| Mar | 2009 | 30000 | 0 | The vehicle had gotten very low gas mileage for the past 6 fill-ups so I took it in to see why. They pointed me to some gas mileage web site and said they didn't find anything wrong. |
2007 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV
166-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Toyota RAV4 in Rhode Island, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2008 | 6000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2011 | 28000 | 0 | New brake front |
| Toyota RAV4 in Georgia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2008 | 15000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2012 | 70300 | 600 | water pump leaked |
| Mar | 2013 | 84000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota RAV4 in Georgia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2011 | 85000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2012 | 93000 | 500 | Alternator replaced, along with battery. |
| Mar | 2013 | 98000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota RAV4 in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2009 | 12000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2013 | 32000 | 0 | Leaking Waterpump, timing belt tensioner, 2 recalls |
| Toyota RAV4 in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2010 | 53000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2010 | 54000 | 0 | Driver and rear cargo power door lock actuators intermittent. Removed actuators, disassembled, removed and disassembled actuator motors, cleaned motor commutator contacts and reassembled. The problem was fixed by this and the locks work. |
| Dec | 2010 | 56000 | 0 | Passenger power door lock motor went out. I took it out of the car and rebuilt/cleaned the motor. I also did the same on the remaining doors as preventative maintenance since it already went out on 2 doors now. They all work perfect now. |
| Jul | 2011 | 63000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota RAV4 in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2010 | 41000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2011 | 47000 | 180 | Right tie rods very loose, replaced them to get rid of thunk in steering. rear brakes nearly to metal, replaced for $180. |
| Dec | 2011 | 52000 | 640 | Another brake job, this one with both the calipers and the pads needing to be replaced due to excessive wear. Front end this time. |
| Jun | 2012 | 57000 | 2300 | Tie rod was supposed to have been fixed in May 2011, had to have the entire front end replaced in June of 2012. Cost $2300. |
| Jul | 2012 | 57000 | 330 | Rear shocks were shot, replaced them on advice of service manager. |
2007 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV
166-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD
| Toyota RAV4 in British Columbia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2009 | 30380 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2009 | 30980 | 0 | Catalytic converter and exhaust pipe. Warranty repair |
| Jun | 2011 | 43400 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota RAV4 in Kentucky, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2011 | 1400 | Vapor canister | |
| Dec | 2012 | 97000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota RAV4 in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2009 | 0 | Had three warning lights coming on intermittently. VSC was one of them. Warranty repair - replaced the ECM (computer) module. | |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in Alberta, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2012 | 45260 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2012 | 53780 | 140 | front caliper seized |
| Mar | 2013 | 58900 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota RAV4 in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2011 | 42000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2011 | 42000 | 25 | change rear brakes pads |
| Jan | 2012 | 44000 | 99 | Change Battery, flush and change brake fluid |
| Apr | 2013 | 59000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota RAV4 in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2008 | 20000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2012 | 54000 | 512 | Alternator failed and ruined the battery in the process... |
| Toyota RAV4 in New Hampshire, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2012 | 111000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2012 | 111000 | 0 | replaced driveshaft to rear wheels - failed |
| Toyota RAV4 in Queensland, Australia | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2010 | 37200 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2010 | 38440 | 0 | Rear windscreen washer motor replaced. Seal on outside of front window loose, not repaired as not genuine window. |
| Mar | 2012 | 46500 | 130 | Replaced electrical circuit for brake assembly that was causing the ABS light to go on randomly. |
| Mar | 2013 | 50220 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Toyota RAV4 in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2009 | 24800 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2011 | 39680 | 0 | Water pump identified as leaking and repaired under warrantee |
| Toyota RAV4 in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2008 | 8000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2008 | 9000 | 0 | Emergency brake needed adjustment. |
| Sep | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2009 | 29000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2009 | 35000 | 0 | I have a 2007 rav4 base I4 engine, and turning the steering wheel either left or right would emit a "thunk" sound coming from the steering column and sometimes through the floor. There is a TSB on this and I heard this was common with the 06-07 year rav4. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2007 Toyota RAV4 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Toyota RAV4 in Iowa, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2007 | 16000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2007 | 16000 | 0 | Booming exhaust noise 54-60 MPH in 5th gear, goes away when shifted to 4th gear. |
| Mar | 2008 | 20000 | 0 | Replaced intermediate steering shaft to fix "steering knock", TSB. Replaced passenger sun visor, wouldn,t stay in place. Replaced bottom access covers on outside mirrors (they rattle at road speed and cause rattling wind noise). |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
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