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1999 Toyota RAV4 Reliability Rating
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Category
Rating
Comments
Engine
Occasional problems on this vehicle are failures of the Charcoal Canister Evaporative Solenoids, Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Vacuum Switching Solenoid and the Air Fuel Ratio Sensor (vehicles with California Emissions only). Problems with the Charcoal Canister Evaporative Solenoids or the EGR Vacuum Switching Solenoid can cause the Check Engine Light to illuminate. Problems with the Air Fuel Ratio Sensor can cause a drivability problem, and may cause the Check Engine Light to illuminate. The cost to repair the Charcoal Canister Evaporative Solenoids is estimated at $237.85 for parts and $52 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 replace the Air Fuel Ratio Sensor is estimated at $310.63 for parts and $52 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
An occasional problem on this vehicle is the failure of the Main Fuel Tank Sending Unit. The cost to replace the Main Fuel Tank Sending Unit Assembly is estimated at $253.02 for parts and $45.50 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
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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