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This information is based on Japanese-market vehicles (JDM specification). Parts and symptoms may differ in your market.

Toyota

RAV4: common problems

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Pick a model code / engine to switch the weak points, cases and common failures below.

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No reviewed cases for this model yet.

Most common failures on this model (by part)

Share of the 21 repair cases we collected in which each part was the cause or was replaced. This is not a failure rate per vehicle on the road.

  • Weather strip / seal3 cases 14%
    Main symptom: Water leak into cabin
  • CVT2 cases 10%
    Main symptom: エンジンからの異音
  • Automatic transmission (ATF)1 cases 5%
    Main symptom: エンジンからの異音
  • Body panel1 cases 5%
    Main symptom: Water leak into cabin
  • Bracket / stay1 cases 5%
    Main symptom: Broken or detached parts
  • Brake caliper1 cases 5%
    Main symptom: Brake dragging / locked wheel
  • カメラ（運転支援・バック）1 cases 5%
    Main symptom: 運転支援の誤作動・誤警報
  • Crank / cam seal1 cases 5%
    Main symptom: Oil leak / seepage
  • Crank sensor1 cases 5%
    Main symptom: Stalling / stops while driving
  • エンジン制御コンピューター1 cases 5%
    Main symptom: Engine won't start (starter doesn't turn)
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