10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #1

Aug 071997

RAV4

  • miles
Consumer was involved in a side impact collision, traveling about 45 mph. The shoulder belt failed to hold the occupant, forcing the driver's side occupant into the passenger's side seat, also the belt failed to lock up, and the belts became very loose, the seat belt were fully extended, causing injuries to the driver.

- Greensboro, NC, USA