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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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2T3BF4DVXBW••••••2011 Toyota RAV4
This build draws 2.9× more complaints than the average 2011 Toyota RAV4 build (7 vs 2).
7on this build
258on the model
107builds in total
1involved a crash
1involved a fire
Most reportedVehicle Speed Control 2Service Brakes 2Seat Belts 2Visibility/wiper 2
What owners of this build wrote
Unknown Or OtherfireFeb 2022
I was Driving down the road, and the engine quit. At that time smoke started pouring out of the hood and into the car, through the vents. I pulled over, the power breaks no longer worked but I was able to stop. I got out of the car quickly to avoidmore smoke inhalation. Flames…
Air BagscrashAug 2014
The contact owns a 2011 toyota rav4. While driving approximately 5 mph, the brakes failed to respond when the brake pedal was depressed. The vehicle accelerated independently and crashed into a building. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed and there were no…
Electrical SystemFeb 2026
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2011 Toyota Rav4. The contact discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy after the purchase. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 146,000. It was later discovered, upon checking with the…
Vehicle Speed ControlSep 2017
The contact owns a 2011 toyota rav4. While driving 10 mph, the brakes failed to work and the vehicle accelerated. The contact shifted the gear into park and turned off the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer (berlin city toyota of portland, 191 riverside st #a,…
EngineSep 2017
Excessive oil consumption. At least one quart of oil needs be added every 600 miles. Problem started at approximately 80,000 miles. Oil sludge built up in a valve which caused the vehicle to stall unexpectedly
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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 2T3BF4DVXBW147428 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.