10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
8,872 miles

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problem #3

Dec 312018

RAV4 4-cyl

  • 23,000 miles
The contact owned a 2017 Toyota Rav4. While driving 45 mph, the contact swerved to avoid a deer and his foot slipped off the brake pedal. The contact crashed the vehicle into a guardrail. The air bags did not deploy. The contact's arms and ribs were bruised and his neck snapped back and was swollen. Medical attention was not received; however, X-rays were performed. The contact planned to schedule an appointment with a doctor. A police report was not filed. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic who deemed the vehicle destroyed. The cause of the failure was not determined. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The failure mileage was 23,000. 'parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).'

- Dingmans Ferry, PA, USA

problem #2

Feb 122018

RAV4 4-cyl

  • miles
The turn signal flashes in the cabin, but it is quiet, and I can not hear it. The dealer said 2 times that it can not be adjusted, case closed.. I contacted Toyota customer exp.center, case # [xxx] and [xxx] and talked to [xxx]. the case manager 1-800-331-4331 and he said the dealers service tech.is right case is closed.I believe a safety issue exists here... I have electric seats and the seat belt receiver is low in the crevice in the corner making time to buckle up very, very hard in the winter.again Toyota can not be adjusted, case closed.my weight is 158 lbs. Thank you, [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Rogers, MN, USA

problem #1

Oct 072017

RAV4

  • 3,615 miles
The car suddenly showed a yellow warning alert that the vehicle airbag is not functioning and look for the nearest dealer. We went to the dealer and on the cutomer statement of problem Toyota put malfunction illuminated passenger seatbuckle swith correction taken was order seat belt buckle front seat

- Wichita Falls, TX, USA