2.9

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
48,500 miles

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problem #2

Jun 032014

RAV4

  • 97,000 miles
The contact owns a 2003 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated that while driving 45 mph, the vehicle made a loud noise and the came to a sudden halt. The contact mentioned that after inspecting the vehicle he noticed that the K-frame and the control arm was fractured due to corrosion. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who stated that the K-frame and control arm needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 97,000.

- Killington , VT, USA

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problem #1

Jun 172008

RAV4

  • miles
I have a 2003 Toyota rav 4. for several years now there has been a squeaking/crunching noise in the dashboard that no one has been able to get rid of. My mechanic has put packing behind my radio and in the vicinity and for the first day the noise is gone but it always returns. It is horrible in the winter in the midwest when everything is cold and stiff but gets a little more tolerable when its hot and humid.

- Schaumburg, IL, USA

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