6.0

fairly significant
Typical Repair Cost:
No data
Average Mileage:
27,000 miles
Total Complaints:
1 complaints

Most common solutions:

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problem #1

Oct 172011

RAV4

  • Automatic transmission
  • 27,000 miles

I have Toyota 2008 and i have only 27,000 miles.

The front windshield weatherstrip rubber is cracking and brittle. I see it peeling away.

I called Toyota and they asked to take to the dealer. I took it to dealer in Simi valley, California and they diagnosed it as cosmetic only.

I asked them how can it be cosmetic, the rubber should last longer then 10 or more years. I have seen other cars manufacturers and their weather strip in in very very good condition.

The cars is made in 2008 and not very old, I have bought it a certified vehicle with 7 year and 100,000 mile warranty.

I called Toyota office in Torrence and discussed this matter, they said that they will go along with the dealer's assessment, that is it is only cosmetic.

I explained to this people that this is not cosmetic, this a product defect or not well engineered product.

Are there any people with similar experience? Please share with me, next I may have to report to depart of consumer affairs.

- nutronstar01, Chatsworth, CA, US