10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #2

Feb 052005

RAV4 4-cyl

  • miles
While driving and approaching a steep hill at 35 mph, and upon going down a hill, vehicle fish tailed out of control. Hitting a median strip. Consumer had to swerve right, and went into a tail spin out of control. The seat belt either released or broke. The roof caved in. All the windows broke. Consumer was injured.

- Arlington, VA, USA

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problem #1

Feb 271999

RAV4 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle experienced no deployment of airbag system during collision which resulted in head, chest and neck injuries. Injuries may not have occured if airbag's were not defective.

- Hialeah, FL, USA

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