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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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2T3BF4DV2CW••••••2012 Toyota RAV4
This build draws 1.7× more complaints than the average 2012 Toyota RAV4 build (4 vs 2).
4on this build
227on the model
95builds in total
Most reportedEngine And Engine Cooling 1Equipment 1Service Brakes 1Hydraulic 1
What owners of this build wrote
Unknown Or OtherApr 2023
While in transit I observed my rav4 engine light 4wd light and traction control light all come on and truck kinda felt like gear slip weather was clear. I continued and went across a railroad track and all of sudden truck completely shuts down and started smoking. I i coasted to…
Vehicle Speed ControlNov 2016
The contact owns a 2012 toyota rav4. While at a completed stop, the vehicle accelerated independently. The emergency brake was engaged to stop the vehicle. The contact mentioned that the failure occurred on three occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The…
Service BrakesFeb 2014
The contact owns a 2012 toyota rav4. The contact stated that NHTSA campaign number: 14V054000 (electronic stability control, service brakes, hydraulic) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for repair. The dealer stated that the parts needed were not available. The manufacturer…
Engine And Engine CoolingJun 2013
Within 6 months of purchase of new toyota rav4 vehicle, we had onset of acid smell whenever air-conditioner turned on. After about 3 minutes, the odor dissipates, and air-conditioner functions adequately. There is no odor when heat is turned on. We had no time to deal with it…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 2T3BF4DV2CW226643 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.