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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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2T3BF4DV3CW••••••2012 Toyota RAV4
This build draws 2.5× more complaints than the average 2012 Toyota RAV4 build (6 vs 2).
6on this build
227on the model
95builds in total
2involved a crash
1injuries
Most reportedVehicle Speed Control 4Service Brakes 2Air Bags 1Engine 1
What owners of this build wrote
Vehicle Speed ControlcrashAug 2016
While stopped in a left turn lane at a major city intersection behind a line of about 6 stopped cars, the engine suddenly began to race at high speed. The car moved forward and hit the rear of the car in front before I could depress the brake hard. I did that, put the car into…
Air BagscrashMay 2013
The contact owns a 2012 toyota rav4. The contact stated that while traveling approximately 35 mph, the contact crashed into a pole. Upon impact, the air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained rib and sternum injuries. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed.…
EngineNov 2025
The small pipe that's part of the Upper Radiator Coolant Hose Connector Adapter broke off and drained coolant from the vehicle. This small pipe had deteriorated and become brittle leading to the failure
Vehicle Speed ControlFeb 2018
The contact owns a 2012 toyota rav4. While driving at a low speed and depressing the brake pedal to stop, the vehicle accelerated without warning. The vehicle was taken to central maine toyota (15 airport rd, waterville, me 04901, phone number: (207) 872-5444) where the…
Vehicle Speed ControlDec 2015
12/21/15 - my vehicle was stationary. I just finished refueling and started the car. I had my right foot on the brake, and switched from park to drive. My left foot stayed on the floor, to the left of the brake pedal. Without removing my right foot from the brake, the engine…
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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 2T3BF4DV3CW243371 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.