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1998 Toyota RAV4 Reliability Rating
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Engine
Occasional problems on this vehicle are failures of the Charcoal Canister/Evaporative Solenoids, the Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Vacuum Switching Solenoid and the Air Fuel Ratio Sensor, California Emissions only. Failure of the Charcoal Canister/ Evaporative Solenoids or the EGR Vacuum Switching Solenoid will cause the check engine light to illuminate. Failure of the Air Fuel Ratio Sensor can cause a drivability problem or the check engine light to illuminate. The cost to repair the Charcoal Canister/Evaporative Solenoids is estimated at $237.85 for parts and $52.00 for labor. The cost to replace the EGR Vacuum Switching Solenoid is estimated at $94.31 for parts and $110.50 for labor. The cost to repair the Air Fuel Ratio Sensor is estimated at $310.63 for parts and $52.00 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Transmission & Driveline
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Steering & Suspension
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Brakes
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Heating & Air Conditioning
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Starting & Charging
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Accessories
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Overall
5 out of 5
*Repair costs are based on a flat rate of $65.00 per hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
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