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2006 Toyota RAV4 repairs by problem area
Engine (39%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (9%)
Brakes and Traction Control (4%)
Suspension and Steering (21%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (17%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (5%)
Other (5%)
Chart based on 316 repairs.
2006 Toyota RAV4 repair cost distribution
$2500+ (1%)
$1000 - $2499 (4%)
$500 - $999 (13%)
$100 - $499 (35%)
< $100 (47%)
Chart based on 234 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2006 Toyota RAV4
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| Toyota RAV4 in Nova Scotia, Canada Feb 2013 - Mar 2013 | |||
| Mar 2013142600 mi | Replaced battery and alternator Battery died and had to be replaced | ||
2006 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV
269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD
| Toyota RAV4 in Texas, United States Feb 2010 - Mar 2017 | |||
| Jan 201175000 miUS $550 | Steering shaft was making noise Replaced under extened warranty | ||
| May 201180000 miUS $300 | Ignition coil throwing code Replaced | ||
| Nov 2015150000 miUS $4000 | Struts and caps and tie rod ends needed replacing | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in Louisiana, United States Oct 2010 - Aug 2017 | |||
| Nov 201062500 mi | There was a recall that I forgot about for an oil hose. The hose busted. Toyota towed in my vehicle and fixed it for free even though I was out of warranty. | ||
| Mar 2015104000 miUS $150 | Hub assembly. Not that hard to change. Fixed noise while driving. | ||
| May 2016117700 miUS $350 | Brake booster replaced | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in Hawaii, United States Jul 2006 - Dec 2013 | |||
| Dec 201171000 mi | Door lock malfunction and door switch malfunction | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in Florida, United States May 2014 - Dec 2018 | |||
| Oct 2014123000 mi | Oil line broke under warranty. | ||
| Feb 2015130000 miUS $98 | Coil plugs went bad and replaced all six. This should last me 40k miles or so before needing to be replaced again. | ||
| Sep 2015144000 miUS $520 | Alternator needed to be replaced didn't produce a charge. | ||
| Feb 2016153100 miUS $100 | Front coil went bad, replaced. | ||
| Sep 2016169000 miUS $50 | Coil replaced. | ||
| Jan 2017155500 miUS $223 | Broken wheel studs, all on same wheel, replaced for 25. new brake pads. | ||
| Apr 2017183000 miUS $65 | Replaced all coils with some used ones hoping these should be better than the cheap china ones. Time will tell. | ||
| Aug 2018207000 miUS $75 | Replaced brake pads front and rear. | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in South Carolina, United States Dec 2009 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Feb 201055300 mi | oil leaked in driveway. Had to take it to dealer for repair. Picked car up next day. The gasket had failed, causing the oil leak. | ||
| Jul 2016113700 miUS $450 | Was informed at an oil change visit that the water pump was leaking and would need replacing. Nothing noticeable from driving but went ahead and replaced it per dealer recommendation | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in California, United States May 2006 - Dec 2009 | |||
| Jan 200931000 mi | Clunking in the power steering when turning at slow speeds. | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in Washington, United States Oct 2012 - Oct 2014 | |||
| Jul 201283000 miUS $2500 | During both-axles brake pad & rotor resurface job, oil leak from timing cover, and failed water pump were discovered. Motor was pulled, water pump was replace, and timing-chain cover was re-sealed, fixing oil leak. | ||
2006 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV
269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD
| Toyota RAV4 in Massachusetts, United States Jul 2010 - Feb 2012 | |||
| Oct 2011142500 miUS $483 | Two tiny holes in the muffler. Replaced the muffler system, after five years it was time. | ||
| Jan 2012150000 miUS $561 | I have been having another problem my check engine+vsc+4wd light keep coming on have received multiple quotes from 189- 1200 as to what the issue may be coil cylinders or o2 sensor but no one knows for sure. Misfiring all 6 cylinders had to replace two ignition coils, this is third time now in two years. I do wish Toyota would do something to correct this ongoing problem, I have written to Toyota...no response | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in British Columbia, Canada Jul 2010 - Dec 2011 | |||
| Apr 201150220 miC $365 | Ignition coil fried. Caused electrical issues which gave false errors to vehicle stability control and 4WD warning system. | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in Indiana, United States Sep 2010 - Dec 2012 | |||
| Oct 201025000 miUS $320 | Alternator squealing, replaced alternator | ||
| Mar 201239000 miUS $230 | Check Engine, VSC, 4x4 warning lights on. Bad coil pack #2 causing misfire. Coil Pack replaced, problem solved. | ||
| Sep 201244000 miUS $250 | Again, CEL, 4x4, VSC lights and misfire. Now cylinder #5 coil pack. | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in Alabama, United States Mar 2010 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Oct 201036000 mi | Tranny whine. Repaired by TSB, but the whine immediately came back. Next step is tranny swap under warranty. New transmission ordered, but on backorder. | ||
| May 201139000 mi | tranny replaced | ||
| Jun 201140000 mi | Engine knock started in early June 2011. I took it to the dealership, they kept it for 5 days, admitted the knocking noise was there but decided it was "normal" and no repairs would be authorized under warranty. | ||
| Aug 201141000 miUS $100 | Inner CV joint leaking grease. Sealed using cheap ghetto method but it actually works. replaced ignition coils. they had signs of failure. | ||
| Aug 201449000 mi | Stuck pin, abnormal pad wear. Pins required greasing. | ||
| Nov 201451000 mi | TPMS light. Error code indicated problem with one of the senders. Error cleared and didn't appear since. | ||
| Jun 201554000 mi | TPMS light on, dead transmitter battery | ||
| Mar 201763000 miUS $100 | battery failed | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in Georgia, United States Mar 2007 - Aug 2010 | |||
| Jul 2007 | Reset engine, FWD and VSC lights | ||
| Sep 2007US $100 | Replaced windshield | ||
| Jan 200921900 mi | TSB to replace steering shaft | ||
| May 201025800 miUS $290 | Had to replace fuel-air sensor Replaced faulty fuel-air sensor | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in Ontario, Canada Sep 2009 - Mar 2012 | |||
| Feb 201143400 mi | Exhaust making noise and leaking. Installed new Exhaust muffler pipe assembly and gaskets | ||
| May 201146500 miC $50 | Sound in the front left shock absorber | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in Colorado, United States May 2009 - Jun 2012 | |||
| Jun 200938000 mi | Finally was able to show evidence of the water pump leak to dealer. They concurred and ordered replacement pump. Car was left overnight with the dealer for water pump replacement. Dealer provided free rental car. No problems noted since replacement. | ||
| Oct 201053000 miUS $1000 | Power steering light had illuminated with attendant loss of power assist. Power steering ECU was faulty and replaced by dealer. They provided the part free under a "goodwill warranty" while I paid for labor. | ||
| Mar 201159000 mi | Steering intermediate half-shaft TSB. | ||
| Sep 201168000 miUS $700 | Left front strut found leaking. Replaced both front struts and rear shocks. | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in New Brunswick, Canada Feb 2011 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Mar 201150840 miC $125 | Check engine light, VSC light and 4wd light came on at the same time. Problem found to be defective ignition coil cylinder #2. Ordered part and installed it by myself. Problem resolved. | ||
| May 201260120 miC $175 | Replaced exhaust muffler. | ||
| Oct 201371500 miC $343 | Check engine light went on! Diagnose problem with OB1 engine check device. Found defective sensors on Bank 1, sensor 1 and Bank 2, sensor 1. Both sensors are on exhaust system, an oxygen sensor and an air/fuel ratio sensor. Replaced both. | ||
| Apr 201474700 miC $199 | E.F.I flush because hard on gasoline muffler et pipe leaking | ||
| Sep 201476260 mi | still have check engine light at different interval | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in Alabama, United States Dec 2008 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Feb 201398700 miUS $200 | Received check engine light and engine was running on 5 cylinders. EDU code reported faulty ignition coil on #6 cylinder. Replaced with no further issues. | ||
| Aug 2014106000 miUS $800 | Squealing noise coming from serpentine belt area. Replaced tensioner, alternator bearing, both idler pulleys, and serpentine belt. | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in New South Wales, Australia Apr 2008 - Jul 2009 | |||
| May 200818600 miA $129 | Tow bar wiring was loose, had to be refitted and secured. | ||
| Jul 200924800 mi | Steering shudder fix. | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in Quebec, Canada Jul 2009 - Apr 2017 | |||
| Dec 201247740 miC $124 | replace the ignition coil on cylinder 6 | ||
| Mar 201455800 miC $125 | rear sway bar link broke. replace left and right link. | ||
| Jul 201458900 miC $1200 | Replace de U joint (I (owner) paid the bill) Replace rear coupler (Dealer paid this part) Replace diff. o-ring (I paid part only) Recall on rear suspension. | ||
| Jul 201564060 miC $200 | change front shocks | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in Washington, United States Dec 2011 - May 2014 | |||
| May 201240500 mi | intermediate steering link, hose and clamp | ||
| Apr 201452000 mi | front struts | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in Massachusetts, United States Jul 2013 - Sep 2015 | |||
| Sep 201490000 miUS $240 | Replaced coil | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in Ontario, Canada Sep 2014 - Sep 2015 | |||
| Sep 201544020 miC $600 | Ignition coil 1 replaced | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in Pennsylvania, United States Mar 2015 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Apr 2015103000 miUS $2300 | One of the ballbearings in in the drivetrain broke. Had to replace the surrounding parts. | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in Ontario, Canada Sep 2015 - Apr 2017 | |||
| Dec 201596100 miC $400 | Changing Rear Differential Axle Seals - they leacked | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in California, United States Feb 2007 - Mar 2017 | |||
| Nov 2016114900 mi | Replaced oil line- same as previous recall one in November 2016. | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in New Mexico, United States Jun 2013 - Feb 2014 | |||
| Feb 201492000 mi | Brake, ABS, and VSC lights would come on for no reason at all. | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in Ontario, Canada Mar 2013 - Mar 2017 | |||
| Jun 201444020 miC $500 | Faulty ignition coil with was replaced plus plugs | ||
| May 201547120 miC $858 | Re and re both post-Cat sensors. Re-tap manifold to repair corroded threads. | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in British Columbia, Canada May 2012 - Aug 2014 | |||
| Jul 201293000 mi | 3 engine lights on. Took to dealer we just purchased from. They replaced #4 ignition coil at no cost. Repair value under $200. | ||
| Aug 201294300 mi | Axle seal leaking, replaced by dealer at no cost due to recent purchase. | ||
| Oct 201295860 mi | Replaced front left strut. Was making a knocking noise even though it didn't bounce. Dealer paid for it as vehicle was recently purchased and they agreed to fix the noise. | ||
| Sep 2013105400 mi | Felt knock in the steering. Replaced steering mid shaft. $400. | ||
| Apr 2014109420 miC $700 | Replaced water pump. | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in Prince Edward Island, Canada Jan 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Sep 200835340 mi | Bolt holding drivers side window fell out, and window would not close. | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in California, United States Jun 2012 - Oct 2013 | |||
| Jul 2013153000 miUS $550 | ignition coil | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in North Carolina, United States Aug 2012 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Sep 201397000 miUS $400 | Ignition coil E did not work. Did tune up at 95k instead of 120k because incremental cost was $140. | ||
| Dec 201398000 miUS $200 | Replaced water pump & belt. Replaced rear shocks Frozen right rear tie-rod, unable to align wheels. | ||
| Sep 2014104000 mi | Warranty - replaced both lower suspension arms for rust/looseness. Alignment after repair. | ||
| May 2015108000 miUS $105 | Replace #6 ignition coil. | ||
| Jun 2017121000 miUS $550 | Replaced struts. | ||
| Jul 2017122000 miUS $140 | Dead battery. | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in Nunavit Territory, Canada Dec 2011 - Sep 2016 | |||
| Apr 201150840 mi | The rear suspension began to 'thunk' when pulling away in drive from having backed up down a small incline. Dealer tested and could not replicate - it still happens to this day (about once a week) 2 years later. | ||
| Feb 201471700 miC $300 | suspension bolt broke . replaced | ||
| Aug 201473640 miC $235 | new regulator - reset computer system alerts | ||
| Sep 201582460 miC $397 | Left Transfer case was leaking - new parts were required plus alignment. | ||
| Aug 201687420 mi | dealer-installed backup camera failed again-dealer fixed no charge-add'l problem arose which dealer couldn't fix-battery kept discharging requiring boosting or charging once a week-called parasitic draw/drain-fed up-sold Rav4 bot Murano | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in North Carolina, United States Mar 2011 - Feb 2014 | |||
| Oct 2013128300 mi | Timing cover leaking oil. Engine has to be dropped to replace a $5 gasket...FML. Repair cost is $1800-2000, although I haven't done it yet. Earlier rear suspension recall deemed ineffective and recalled again. | ||
| Feb 2014130000 mi | Developed transmission fluid leak. Timing cover leaking oil. Leaked less than half a quart every 5k if that. | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in Alberta, Canada Jul 2007 - Jan 2012 | |||
| Jan 2007744 mi | Radio LCD Repair | ||
| Jun 20086200 mi | External AUX power noise repair | ||
| Jul 20086262 mi | Water pump repair. | ||
| Jan 200910540 miC $150 | ECM replacement for highway drone. | ||
| Jan 201034720 mi | Water pump reservoir level noticed low with coolant splashes visible around. Unable to find location of coolant leak. | ||
| Sep 201047120 miC $550 | Alternator making grinding noise during car shutdown. Alternator bearing needing replacement - $500 estimate. VVTi fix - was told it was normal function until now. Diagnosed instead of alternator problem. | ||
| Feb 201150800 mi | Loud transmission whine, initial stage one fix (dampening, replaced rotor bearing) as per TSB (unsuccessful). | ||
| Mar 201151460 mi | Whining transmission noise (TSB), under warranty, Unsuccessful - replaced engine mounts | ||
| Apr 201151960 mi | Re-machined gears replaced as per TSB for transmission whine. Car now idles quite rough. Water pump leaking again, replaced under powertrain warranty. | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in Massachusetts, United States Jul 2006 - Jul 2016 | |||
| Jul 200718250 mi | Warranty replacement of defective radio | ||
| Aug 200717000 mi | Replace defective radio | ||
| Jan 201150200 mi | muffler rusted out. Because the muffler and cat converter are the same assembly, this was considered a warranty item. | ||
| Dec 201370000 miUS $800 | Ignition coil | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in New York, United States Feb 2006 - Jan 2011 | |||
| Nov 20065000 mi | I had problems with the display in the radio. This has been a known issue in the 2006 RAV4's. Replaced 6 CD (Non JBL) radio due to display problem | ||
| May 200710000 mi | One day when I started the car the P/S light came on and the power steering seemed stiffer than norman. Turning the car off & restarting it right away did not stop the problem. After the car was off & restarted later it was OK. Passerger window clunks | ||
| Feb 200925000 mi | Windshield wiper on rear window stopped working. | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in Maine, United States Jan 2007 - Dec 2010 | |||
| May 200710000 mi | Radio Display issues: LCD "garbled". Radio/CDs still functioned. Toyota TSB for repair "if customer complains". During heavy rain, water ingress via fresh air intake drops into passenger footwell. Covered by Toyota TSB. Repair "if customer complains." "Clunk" after using parking brake. Covered by Toyota TSB "if customer complains". | ||
| Jun 200710000 mi | Window leak. Repaired with TSB - updated brake parts. | ||
| Mar 201052000 mi | Slow leak was identified in the water pump during routine oil change maintenance. Shop replaced pump under power train warranty. Would have been close to 8 hours of labor plus parts outside of warranty. | ||
| Sep 201062000 mi | The mid steering shaft had loosened so that I had a clunk when going over bumps in turns. Dealer replaced under warranty. | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in Colorado, United States Apr 2006 - Sep 2024 | |||
| Feb 200925000 mi | 1 upper brake light LED bulb went out. Had to replace lightboard. | ||
| Jul 201033500 mi | Passenger seat lever spring. Seat stopped coming up and would lay flat. Replaced defective spring. | ||
| Jun 201352000 miUS $350 | Replaced Ignition coil on #6 cylinder. | ||
| Jan 202399000 miUS $400 | Struts, Sway bars, Ball Joints, Outer tie rods | ||
| Feb 2023101000 miUS $100 | Intermediate steering shaft | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in Minnesota, United States Jun 2006 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Oct 20066000 mi | Center console Rattle - Shop fixed using felt strips. Rattle significantly diminished, not entirely gone. | ||
| Mar 201071000 mi | Steering Column was not right - was making noise on turns. They replaced. | ||
| Apr 2013131700 miUS $450 | Sway bar replacement and rear axle seals replaced | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in Minnesota, United States Sep 2006 - Aug 2014 | |||
| Jun 201043000 mi | Growling sound from drivetrain at 55 to 60 mph. Replaced ECM related to AWD. | ||
| Apr 201158000 mi | The drivetrain made a whining sound at 40 MPH. After they replaced the transmission mounts and the problem persisted they ordered a transmission and replaced the original transmission. I had to wait 5 months for the transmission. | ||
| Jun 201159000 mi | A slight oil leak from the rear transaxle seals was detected during routine maintenance. I was told it was not covered under warranty at the time the transmission was replaced. I called later and pointed out it should be covered. | ||
| Dec 201277000 miUS $300 | The muffler was rusting through and the dealer told me the repair parts alone were 1200 dollars as it was a one piece (converter, muffler, tailpipe) and that no aftermarket was available. I found an aftermarket through NAPA (whew!). | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in Connecticut, United States Jul 2006 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Aug 200721000 mi | Clunking sound when turning the steering wheel at low speeds. | ||
| Aug 200835000 mi | Clunk when turning the steering wheel is back. Could not replicate with the Service Manager in the car, will return in a month to attempt to duplicate the issue again. | ||
| Sep 200835000 mi | Returned to the shop again to demonstrate noise issue. The Shop Foreman and I rode around for 15 minutes in an attempt to duplicate the sound, but could not. | ||
| Jun 200948000 mi | Clunking sounds when turning the steering wheel. Steering shaft and powersteering rack were replaced with updated parts. | ||
| Aug 201068000 miUS $350 | Bad coil on #3 cylinder | ||
| Feb 201175000 miUS $25 | Valve stem snapped when filling tire, replaced with non-TPMS valve stem. | ||
| Jan 2014108700 mi | Water pump was replaced due to a leak. Driver's side axle seal was leaking and needed to be replaced. Crankshaft pulley seal was leaking as a result of the dealer's work on the water pump in the previous visit. | ||
| Apr 2014127300 miUS $60 | One rear sway bar end link was broken, and the bushing on the second was in poor condition. I replaced both with Moog replacement end-links. | ||
| Oct 2014131500 miUS $60 | 3 TPMS sensors failed, causing air to leak out of the tires. All 5 TPMS sensors have failed before 130k. | ||
| Dec 2014134000 mi | Water leak from cowl onto passenger side floor mat. Removed, cleaned and replaced cowl. Same issue is occurring. | ||
| Jan 2015134300 miUS $25 | Cowl leak returned. Applied TSB BO021-06 by installing part #53244–42040. Also superglued the Cowl Splash shield (part #5575142010) back onto the plastic cowl cover (it had broken off). | ||
| May 2018178000 miUS $130 | Replaced Walker exhaust replacement mid-pipe which had been installed 3 years prior due to excessive rust / exhaust leaks. | ||
| Aug 2018180880 miUS $72 | Clogged A/C drain resulted in water accumulating in the ventilation system, causing the blower motor resistor and blower motor to fail. Unclogged A/C drain, replaced blower motor resistor and blower motor. | ||
| May 2022218000 miUS $900 | Rear subframe was significantly rusted, creating a safety issue. Had to remove and replace the existing rear subframe with a used one. | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in Ontario, Canada Aug 2006 - Apr 2015 | |||
| Apr 200713020 mi | Persistent cyclical droning/vibration noise at 60mph since delivery. 4WD computer was constantly recalibrating at that particular speed. Dealer replaced 4WD computer. TSB being issued. | ||
| Nov 201087420 miC $700 | Water pump leaking. | ||
| Nov 2011109120 miC $500 | Steering column mid-shaft link had a knocking noise when turning. Known problem with the 2006 RAV4. Dealer had parts avail. 2hr fix. | ||
| Dec 2013144460 mi | Rattling and occasional loud bang at rear right. Sway bar and linkage bushings worn out. Now fixed, but still has some rattling..,but the big bang is gone. Perhaps the original shocks need replacing...don't know. Got its first tranny flush at 230,000km. Fluid was black. Flush was a bad idea! Loosened up stuff that is now causing bad shifting between 4th and 5th. This is a V6 with 5 speed. Dealer cannot find the problem...told me to live with it. | ||
| Apr 2015167400 mi | Transmission had a strange whining nise, but still worked. Lucas tranny conditioner fixed the harsh shifting that started after the flush. | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in New Jersey, United States Aug 2006 - Dec 2014 | |||
| Aug 200924000 mi | Steering half shaft caused loud clunking noise, which could be felt in steering wheel when turning at slow speed. This was covered in a Technical Service Bulletin. Ordered catalytic converter under TSB. The parts for trip2 were ordered during trip1. Converter was fine for ordinary driving, but hard acceleration caused typical sulfur smell of failing converter. | ||
| Sep 200924000 mi | Installed new catalytic converter. | ||
| Nov 201034000 mi | Check engine, VSC, 4WD lights on. Car was running poorly, getting worse and worse, no power, missing. Needed new ignition coil cylinder 2, which was replaced by dealer, no charge, in one day. | ||
| Jun 201138000 mi | Code reader showed a pending problem. Took car to dealer to prevent problems. Dealer found no codes. A few days later, check engine light was on. Took to dealer, who again, found no codes. Something loose from prior repair? | ||
| Feb 201349200 miUS $410 | O2 sensor, after the catalytic converter. Needed time to check sensor before the converter. Also included suspension recall; clamps installed rear suspension. Front brakes replaced, rotors turned. | ||
| May 201349900 mi | Ignition coil F shorted (P0356). Coil replaced, code cleared. Note: Car could be driven with check engine light on but without traction control, was not safe in very rainy weather on highway. | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in Minnesota, United States Nov 2006 - Dec 2011 | |||
| Apr 200720000 mi | Rumble at ~60mph, determined to be 4wd computer. Passenger seat doesn't return upright after reclined without lifting up on the seat. Rear passenger side seat rattles as if it's not properly latched into place. They will be looking at it when I have the vehicle back for the other problems. | ||
| Jun 200723000 mi | Rumble at 60MPH fixed with new 4x4 computer. Seat return was fixed with new more powerful springs in the passenger seat. Rear seat rattle was fixed after seat was disassembled and reassembled and latch cables properly adjusted. | ||
| May 201166900 miUS $130 | Noticed hesitation during driving, then check engine light and 4wd and stability control lights came on. Scanned code, found bad ignition coil, replaced coil, all good. | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in Pennsylvania, United States Feb 2006 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Oct 200613000 mi | Glove box mechanism did not operate properly. Part ordered, it will be fully covered under warrenty | ||
| Mar 200834000 mi | Steering was making a knocking or popping sound in a hard turn, like when pulling out of a parking space. There is a service bulletin on the issue. | ||
| Jul 200839000 mi | Popping sound was fixed. Apparently there was a service notice out on the problem. | ||
| Nov 200961000 mi | Ignition coil on cylinder 4 failed leak in engine gasket leak in transmission seal. Ignition coil on cylinder 2 failed and was replaced 200 miles after coil 4 failed. | ||
| Mar 201182000 miUS $500 | All four sensors that determine the operation of the catalytic convertor failed | ||
| Apr 2014112000 miUS $300 | Needed replacement | ||
| Jul 2018134000 miUS $800 | Control Arms | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in Massachusetts, United States Sep 2007 - Jul 2014 | |||
| Jan 2011114800 mi | 2006 Rav4's are prone to a "clunk" in their steering at low speed. Toyota has a Tech Bulletin on this--a poorly designed intermediate steering rod. They won't repair unless under warranty. They say not a safety issue, so I left it. | ||
| Nov 201199000 miUS $190 | Axle seal began to leak, with no warning. Replaced seal, leak fixed. Runs fine. | ||
| Feb 2013110800 miUS $335 | Broken. Possibly caused by recall repair done. Dealer performed recall and reported broken part. Brought to my usual mechanic, and due to rust/rot the part could have broken by recall repair. | ||
| Jul 2014122000 mi | Steering clunk. | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in Georgia, United States Feb 2006 - Feb 2017 | |||
| Jan 200728000 mi | The trailer hitch wiring harness was not working -- one side did not flash the light or brake. Toyota dealer removed the old harness and installed a complete new one without charge! | ||
| Jun 200726000 mi | Replacement of JBL radio -- display problem -- the display showed all pixals instead of the letters. This was covered in a TSB -- but it failed in the car and was replaced because of failure. | ||
| Oct 200728000 mi | The tow package wiring harness was not working on one side -- no brake or turn signal light. Toyota replaced the entire wiring haness -- and it ws covered under warranty. | ||
| Jun 200836000 mi | Front Struts needed replacing at 36000 miles. Dealer paid for parts, I paid labor -- it was 200 miles out of warrantee. Leaking oil pan -- replaced gasket. | ||
| Sep 200838000 mi | The ECU was replaced -- there was a Service Bulletin covering the problem -- resonence at highway speeds. | ||
| Aug 200950000 mi | Replaced Cam sub-assembly. Found a minor leak during an oil change. Was covered under a service bulletin. | ||
| Oct 200955000 miUS $1200 | Rear tie-rod broke. Replaced parts after parts bent when the tie rod broke while driving. Parts repaired were: arm assembly, 48710-0R010 RR Suspension Arm assembly, trailing (48780-42010) Rear tie-rod broke. Replaced parts after parts bent when the tie rod broke while driving. Parts repaired were: arm assembly, 48710-0R010 RR Suspension Arm assembly, trailing (48780-42010) Arm assembly, upper control (48790-42020) | ||
| Mar 201175000 miUS $600 | The ignition coil failed for one of the cylinders ... it was an intermittant failure so the car ran rough. While there also had the rear brakes replaced, fuel system cleaned, and oil change. | ||
| Jul 2012100000 miUS $200 | I had to replace the leaking transmission gasket. | ||
| Mar 2013112000 miUS $330 | Replaced two of the coils, and had to tighten the manifold. | ||
| Apr 2013112500 miUS $250 | Alternator and battery had to be replaced. | ||
| Aug 2016141600 mi | VVTI Oil line repair Both Rear Shocks | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in South Carolina, United States Aug 2007 - Dec 2013 | |||
| Feb 200817000 mi | VSC, 4WD and other check lights went on; no problem found at the dealer when car was driven to the dealership; check at dealership took 1 1/2 hours. | ||
| Sep 200820000 mi | VSC, 4WD and other check lights went on; no problem found at the dealer. | ||
| Dec 200936000 mi | intermediate steering shaft replaced | ||
| Apr 201254000 miUS $200 | Cold-start problem with longer than normal crank time. First attempt was to clean throttle body; second was to replace battery after spending 3 days in the shop | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in Ontario, Canada Apr 2006 - Jul 2013 | |||
| Jul 200931000 mi | engine light and VSC light came on. Codes said needed new O2 sensor. Parts were backordered 1 day. Fixed within a few hours. No charge thanks to extended warranty. Phew! | ||
| Jul 201039560 miC $750 | Routine maintenance found crack in water pump. Replaced under extended warranty - no charge Replaced catalytic converter and part of exhaust. Problems were found during routine service. No charge thanks to extended warranty. Replaced bearing (sp?) in differential. Also covered by extended warranty. | ||
| Feb 201253720 mi | Heard a sporadic clunk sound. Took car to dealer & sway bars (rear suspension) broken. Covered under extended warranty. No charge. | ||
| Mar 201362620 miC $65 | 1x ignition coil faulty | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in Nova Scotia, Canada Nov 2006 - Feb 2010 | |||
| Jun 200713640 mi | Droning in the drive train between 90 and 100kph. A TSB has been issued and the fix is replacing the 4WD ECU. Part has been ordered and am waiting for a call when it comes in. | ||
| Jul 200714880 mi | 4WD ECU replaced and droning problem gone. Radio display stopped functioning and sometimes radio would not turn off or the preset buttons would not work. Also volume control would stop working from time to time. | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in New York, United States Jul 2006 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Jul 200714000 mi | TSB / Drone Noise & Vibration at Highway Speeds TC006-07 | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in Virginia, United States Dec 2006 - Sep 2015 | |||
| Dec 200963000 mi | CD player broke, new one ordered. | ||
| Mar 201189000 mi | P0355-#5 ingnition coil malfuction, and replaced | ||
| Jun 201194000 mi | In March, coil pack#5 replaced and this time replace coil pack #3, Oh! Toyota, what's next,coil pack #1? | ||
| Mar 2012114000 miUS $375 | Hub bearing went bad and repaired | ||
| Nov 2012125800 miUS $90 | 2ND toyota oem battery gone bad about 3yr.... | ||
| Jun 2014150000 miUS $70 | Heated O2 sensor in Bank-1, sensor-2 threw check engine light. | ||
2006 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV
166-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Toyota RAV4 in New York, United States Mar 2015 - Apr 2015 | |||
| Mar 201545000 miUS $350 | Water pump leaking | ||
| Apr 201545000 miUS $500 | Hole in mid pipe. Mid pipe and muffler replaced. | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in Florida, United States Nov 2011 - Dec 2015 | |||
| Jul 201480300 miUS $1300 | Replaced leaking front struts Replaced leaking valve cover gasket Timing chain tensioner was adjusted | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in Ontario, Canada Oct 2007 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Oct 200716740 mi | TSB to reflash the ECM to correct some throttle position problems. Car would not respond very well th throttle application when cold. | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in Florida, United States Jun 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jun 201775000 miUS $160 | Noticed intermittent issues with power. Power steering would come and go, (as soon as I turned the a/c off the ps came back) radio would not work. Checked battery, battery good, partially drained. Checked battery charging amps and they were low. Replaced alternator, everything is fine now. | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in California, United States Feb 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
| May 201669000 mi | Oil leak | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in Oregon, United States Dec 2014 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Dec 201463000 miUS $380 | The water pump was failing. The ball bearing was wearing out and emitted a grinding noise. | ||
| Apr 201672000 mi | The engine burns excessive amount of oil at rate of 1.4 quarts for 1200 miles. It failed Toyota's oil burn test and will be repaired under Toyota's limited service campaign LSC ZE7. The pistons/rings for repair back ordered. | ||
| Sep 201675000 mi | The engine burns excessive amount of oil at rate of 1.4 quarts for 1200 miles. It failed Toyota's oil burn test and was repaired under Toyota's limited service campaign LSC ZE7. | ||
2006 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV
166-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD
| Toyota RAV4 in Oregon, United States Apr 2014 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Sep 2014120000 mi | Throttle body was dirty, causing rough idle. | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in New Jersey, United States Feb 2006 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Nov 20065000 mi | Cat converter was changed due to excessive sulfur smell. There was a TSB on this issue. | ||
| Mar 201365000 miUS $480 | Alternator went bad. Had to find and replace with a rebuilt unit. | ||
| May 201365300 mi | Check engine light came on but went off. Could not diagnose issue. Still doing this 2 months later. Only goes on for a day then back out for a while. No running issues. I think a coil is going bad. Update: light later stayed off, fixed itself. | ||
| Feb 201471400 miUS $50 | Replaced the downstream 02 sensor after a Check Engine came on | ||
| Apr 201471700 miUS $150 | Caliper bolt froze not allowing pads to float. Had to replace caliper | ||
| Jul 201475000 mi | Warranty alternator replacement. It was sometimes not charging at idle when hot. | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in Pennsylvania, United States Jun 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Mar 2018112000 miUS $400 | While in for inspection. Needed new pads in front, pads and rotors in the rear. | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in Vermont, United States Feb 2020 - Apr 2020 | |||
| Mar 2020137000 miUS $50 | Valve cover gasket was leaking oil and needed to be replaced. DIY job and $50 for gasket | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in Illinois, United States Feb 2007 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Oct 200718000 mi | Radio display failed. Radio replaced under warranty | ||
| Dec 200719500 mi | Rear window defroster failed. Rear window replaced under warranty | ||
| Dec 200959000 miUS $436 | replaced Air fuel ratio (oxy) sensor. | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in Wisconsin, United States Jun 2016 - Jun 2021 | |||
| Dec 2016149000 miUS $686 | Alternator went out, took the battery with it | ||
| May 2017156000 miUS $165 | New rear pads installed and rotors turned. | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in Illinois, United States Jul 2007 - Oct 2013 | |||
| Jan 200746000 mi | Replacement of JBL radio because of display problems. The display showed all LCD segments instead of the letters. This was covered in a TSB . Very well known issue. | ||
| Aug 201355000 miUS $700 | Both front struts needed replacement. They were leaking from the seals. | ||
| Oct 201355000 miUS $160 | Sway bar end bolts corroded from poor design and broke. Needed to have the sway bar end links replaced. | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in Massachusetts, United States Jul 2015 - Sep 2016 | |||
| Jul 2016117700 miUS $1190 | Brake booster failure. Brake booster was replaced. | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in Massachusetts, United States Jul 2006 - Mar 2013 | |||
| Oct 200833000 mi | Water leak front wind shield right side. Water accumulated on passenger side floor. | ||
| Sep 201294000 miUS $400 | Muffler failed and was replaced with after market alternative. Dealer indicated car would not pass annual state inspection. | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in Massachusetts, United States Nov 2006 - Mar 2014 | |||
| Mar 201049000 miUS $95 | Tire pressure warning light on, but tire pressures were OK. | ||
| Jun 201050000 miUS $93 | Brake lights would not go out. Cause was a dead short which damaged the switch. Short was fixed and switch was replaced. | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in Pennsylvania, United States Feb 2006 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Sep 200723000 mi | Radio Display issue that is common and documented in a TSB | ||
| Mar 201492000 miUS $620 | replaced leaking valve gasket replaced timing chain bolt that was leaking oil | ||
| Nov 201497900 miUS $350 | Replace leaky gaskets | ||
| Oct 2015102200 miUS $292 | Replace left and right rear shocks | ||
| Mar 2016103000 miUS $150 | Replaced Air Fuel Ratio Sensor with Denso 234-9041 ordered from Amazon.com because received codes P0138 & P0606 I scanned using a BlueDriver Bluetooth Professional OBDII Scan Tool. Passed emissions after I made the repair myself | ||
| Mar 2017109000 miUS $300 | replaced spark plugs, performance was sluggish | ||
| Oct 2018107959 miUS $180 | Vehicle would not start. Battery was replaced. | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in New York, United States Jan 2010 - Nov 2015 | |||
| Jun 201242000 miUS $245 | Climate control failed and had to be repaired. Warranty is out. Repair cost $244.63 (including labor and tax). | ||
| Feb 201345500 miUS $52 | Climate control fan failed and was replaced in a few hours. | ||
| Dec 201350000 mi | Climate control broke down. Was fixed 3rd time in 1.5 years. If climate control breaks down again, I will be forced to take the car to the nearest Toyota dealer because it is costing Gulf too much money to fix this part of my car often. | ||
| Feb 201450000 mi | This is the 4th repair to the climate control system in 1.75 years. | ||
| Jun 201452000 mi | The climate control system broke down for the 5th time in 2 years. The floor mats had to be replaced because of excess wear. The console's upper storage compartment had to be replaced because the original broke off. | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in Virginia, United States Feb 2006 - Jun 2019 | |||
| Nov 2014120000 miUS $400 | Shocks and brake pads replaced. | ||
| Aug 2017144000 miUS $300 | Alternator, I think. Needed replacement. | ||
| Nov 2017145000 miUS $300 | Replaced brakes. | ||
| May 2018149000 miUS $500 | New brakes. | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in Alberta, Canada Dec 2008 - May 2009 | |||
| Jan 200948980 mi | Transmission failed. Would not shift into OD. Filings in the transmission. | ||
| Apr 200952700 miC $250 | A/C would not cool. When dealer looked said compressor not working and would cost $2750 to change with no guarantee that this would correct problem. | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in Pennsylvania, United States Apr 2009 - May 2015 | |||
| May 200937000 mi | Water leak on passenger side floor. They had to replace something in the cowl. There is a TSB for this problem. | ||
| Sep 200942000 miUS $330 | o2 sensor failed, had to be replaced. | ||
| Feb 201272400 miUS $350 | Front Passenger strut was leaking fluid and in bad shape. Would not pass inspection in current condition. Was replaced. | ||
| Jun 201276000 mi | Transmission was making a loud vibration sound in overdrive at around 38-42MPH under light engine load. Shifted fine. Dealer replaced transmission under extended warrenty. | ||
| Apr 201388500 miUS $280 | Muffler was rusted out. Had a hole would not pass inspection. | ||
| Feb 2015110000 miUS $10 | O2 sensor died again for the 2nd time now. Throwing code P0136 and P0138. Ordered part off Amazon and replaced myself. Driver Side low beam bulb died. | ||
| Mar 2015112000 miUS $95 | Battery was dead a few times. Battery was replaced last year and tested fine. Off an on, all interior lights were flickering. Lost Power steering while driving. Alternator was making a whining noise. | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in Manitoba, Canada Oct 2006 - Aug 2009 | |||
| May 200825420 mi | Rear differential dripping oil. Repaired under warranty at dealership. Seals replaced. | ||
| Mar 200932860 mi | Front passenger seatbelt would not extend. Replaced under warranty. | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in Ohio, United States May 2010 - Feb 2023 | |||
| Dec 2013200000 miUS $1500 | Burning excessive Oil....out of service for engine rebuild... | ||
| Jan 2016191300 mi | Motor Rebuilt On Warrenty Program....excess oil burning probe | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in Virginia, United States Sep 2006 - May 2016 | |||
| Oct 20062000 mi | Water leak into the vehicle from a poorly designed air intake vent. This issue is now covered in a Toyota TSB. Repair of intake cowling due to water leak in passenger side footwell. | ||
| Jun 200710000 mi | Engine control module needed to be re-flashed to fix a throttle lag problem ECM re-programmed to fix throttle lag problem. | ||
| Aug 200714000 mi | Catalytic converter had to be replaced due to excessive sulfur smell. Stereo must be replaced (covered by TSB). Stereo had to be ordered and a return trip is now necessary to install the new stereo. Catalytic converter replaced to correct sulfer smell problem | ||
| Sep 200714000 mi | New stereo installed. Stereo replaced due to non-functioning display/knobs. | ||
| Aug 200824000 mi | Toyota TSB for steering knock. Replaced the steering shaft. | ||
| Aug 200933000 mi | Engine idler pulley bearing was loose causing high pitched noise. Dealer replaced pulley. | ||
| Aug 201266500 mi | Driver's side sunvisor broke | ||
| Jun 201383000 miUS $100 | Rattle of the engine hood when idling. | ||
| Sep 2015113000 mi | #4 piston was leaking oil causing oil to burn in combustion. This lead to excessive oil consumption, sulfur smell from cat convert, rough idle, etc. Toyota is aware of problem and replaced piston free of charge even though out of warranty. | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in Victoria, Australia May 2006 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Mar 200929140 mi | Steering intermediate shaft clunking in operation. | ||
| May 2018112220 miA $200 | Steering clunking | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in New Jersey, United States Jun 2010 - Mar 2016 | |||
| Apr 201346000 mi | Brake switch faulty caused ABS and VSC lights to come on | ||
| Aug 201346600 miUS $150 | Water on the passage side floor. Blocked drain tube. | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in Massachusetts, United States Apr 2006 - Jul 2013 | |||
| Sep 201255000 miUS $1200 | Steering lower assembly plus alignment replacement of front struts | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in Virginia, United States Dec 2011 - Dec 2013 | |||
| Apr 2012131000 miUS $250 | AC stopped working. | ||
| Sep 2012136000 miUS $150 | Low fluid. Fluid Added. | ||
| Dec 2012141000 mi | Torque converter determined to be gradually failing and in need of replacement. Due to the cost, condition, and age of the vehicle, it was not repaired. Replacement quoted at $1500. | ||
| May 2013145000 miUS $500 | multiple codes were present; it was determined that PCM required replacement due to failed circuitry related to O2 sensor after determining that O2 sensor was not at fault. PCM was replaced. | ||
| Jul 2013150300 miUS $280 | The engine was misfiring. A coilpack had burned through insulation and was arcing to the head. The coilpacks were replaced to resolve hte issue. | ||
| Dec 2013152000 mi | Torque converter failing. | ||
2006 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV
| Toyota RAV4 in South Africa Nov 2017 - Jan 2018 | |||
| Jul 201793000 miR 26000 | Head gasket blown and replaced. The head was completely refurbished at the same time. As a precaution, I replaced the thermostat and header tank cap Replacement of front McPherson struts | ||
2006 Toyota RAV4 4-door
4-cylinder automatic AWD
| Toyota RAV4 in Manitoba, Canada Jul 2006 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Oct 200941540 miC $400 | Replaced the left front strut of the suspension. Mechanics found the old one bent. | ||
| Toyota RAV4 in California, United States Aug 2007 - Aug 2008 | |||
| Dec 200725000 mi | Occasional click-like sound when steering wheel was turned. Toyota fixed it by replacing the inner shaft of the steering column. | ||
2006 Toyota RAV4 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Toyota RAV4 in North Carolina, United States Oct 2006 - Jul 2008 | |||
| Oct 20079000 mi | Radio failure. Had to be replaced. There is a problem with radios on this model and many have had to be replaced. There's also a TSB on this problem | ||
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