10.0

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

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problem #4

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

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problem #3

Apr 182002

RAV4

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When braking at slow speeds there is a grinding and a howling noise, also extended braking distance. Dealer found no problem.

- North Brunswick, NJ, USA

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problem #2

Jan 152002

RAV4

  • miles
While driving 35mph down a hill, had applied brakes, and vehicle failed to slow down. Vehicle jumped the sidewalk, and hit a cement wall. Driver suffered injuries.

- Seattle, WA, USA

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problem #1

May 192001

(reported on)

RAV4 4WD

  • miles
Vehicle experienced brake problems.

- Livonia, MI, USA

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