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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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2T3BFREV5HW••••••2017 Toyota RAV4
This build draws 2.2× more complaints than the average 2017 Toyota RAV4 build (4 vs 2).
4on this build
296on the model
163builds in total
Most reportedElectrical System 2Exterior Lighting 1Power Train 1Fuel/propulsion System 1
What owners of this build wrote
Power TrainJan 2025
All wheel drive disengages while driving. It has disengaged several times while driving up a steep hill in the rain resulting in loss of control of vehicle. First time car skidded into a ditch. Warning on dash said return vehicle to dealer. Vehicle has been returned 3 times.…
Electrical SystemOct 2020
We purchased this Toyota RAV4 car new in 2017, for our daughter. It has driven problem free, until the car was 3 years and 3 months old. At 3 years and 3 months from purchase, in October, 2020, my daughter took it into the Toyota dealership, in the morning, for a routine oil…
Unknown Or OtherJan 2020
My windshield cracked took to dealer they said it was a pressure crack have been having issues with my wiper blades jumping/chirping! Also having an issue with transmission slipping from time to time! Breaks been replaced and still have a squeal and not wanting to stop sometimes…
Exterior LightingMay 2018
I purchased a 2017 rav4 le in december 2017. After driving it in the dark, I realized how horrible the headlights are. I had them adjusted on may 5, 2018, but little difference was noticed. Those that buy the high end models of the rav4 get better headlights. And they cannot be…
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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 2T3BFREV5HW655858 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.