10.0

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

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problem #2

Dec 252001

RAV4

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Premature wearing of brake pads, making vehicle hard to stop. The vehicle makes noise. At first the dealer turned pads, second the dealer installed updated front brake pads, then replaced both rear drums but the problem remains unsolved. While driving with the A/C fan on there was a vibration in dash area. The roof rack screw was loose and fell out. The center seat belt was missing trim piece. The rear door rattles while closing.

- Fresno, CA, USA

problem #1

May 122001

RAV4 4WD

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Consumer started vehicle up and airbags deployed. Vehicle had been sitting all night. Door automatically locked once vehicle had started up. Consumer was pinned to seat and couldn't get out for a few seconds. Dealer inspected airbags and couldn't find a problem. An airbag specialist looked at vehicle to determine fault.

- Elkton, MD, USA