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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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2T3BF4DV6CW••••••2012 Toyota RAV4
This build draws 2.9× more complaints than the average 2012 Toyota RAV4 build (7 vs 2).
7on this build
227on the model
95builds in total
2involved a crash
2injuries
Most reportedVisibility/wiper 3Service Brakes 2Vehicle Speed Control 1Air Bags 1
What owners of this build wrote
Air BagscrashMar 2016
Got into a severe car accident. The vehicle that hit us was going approx 50mph head on. Our air bags did not deploy...updated 03/15/16 *bf
Service BrakescrashJan 2013
The contact owns a 2012 toyota rav 4. The contact stated that while traveling 40 mph, the contact attempted to engage the brakes but the vehicle failed to stop. As a result of the failure, the contact crashed into another vehicle. A police report was filed and no injuries were…
Visibility/wiperOct 2015
The contact owns a 2012 toyota rav4. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V577000 (visibility/wiper); however, the part needed to perform the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the…
Electrical SystemJul 2015
The contact owns a 2012 toyota rav4. The contact stated that the air conditioning unit failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was discovered that the parts needed for the repair were not available. The contact was advised by the dealer that the vehicle was included…
Vehicle Speed ControlSep 2013
The contact owns a 2012 toyota rav 4. The contact stated that the vehicle suddenly accelerated without warning while driving 1 mph. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and the dealer stated the sudden acceleration was a normal occurrence. The failure mileage was 10,000.…
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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 2T3BF4DV6CW258303 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.