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2013–2018 Toyota RAV4 · common fault repair costs

What the known faults on this Toyota RAV4 typically cost to put right at a UK independent garage · use the figures to price risk before you bid, and to justify a reduction when something shows up on inspection.

Cost at a glance

Most expensive fault
£120–£1,200
Top three risks, from
£420
Worst case, everything
£2,800

The single priciest documented job on the 2013–2018 Toyota RAV4 is infotainment repair or software fix at £120–£1,200. Few cars need every repair listed here · treat £420£2,800 as the full exposure if one arrived with all of them.

Cost per fault

ElectricalLow

Infotainment/Entune glitches.

Infotainment repair or software fix£120–£1,200

Inspect · Test the head unit and app connectivity.

EngineLow

Occasional oxygen sensor / EVAP faults triggering check-engine lights.

Electrical diagnosis & module repair£120–£900

Inspect · Scan for stored codes before purchase.

TransmissionMedium

Torque-converter or shift shudder at light throttle.

Routine repair£180–£700

Inspect · Test-drive at 35–45 mph light acceleration for shudder.

Ranges are indicative parts-and-labour costs at a UK independent garage, inclusive of VAT. Franchised dealers typically sit 40–80% higher, and prestige or electrified variants sit at the top of each band. Always get a written quote before committing.

Inspecting a Toyota RAV4 this week?

Build a tickable checklist for the exact car in front of you, record faults with photos, and hand the buyer a report.