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2T3BFREV7JW••••••2018 Toyota RAV4
This build draws 2.8× more complaints than the average 2018 Toyota RAV4 build (6 vs 2).
6on this build
323on the model
149builds in total
Most reportedElectrical System 3Structure 1Visibility/wiper 1Engine 1
What owners of this build wrote
Electrical SystemAug 2024
The contact owns a 2018 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated that the battery had died. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was jump-started. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who replaced the 12-volt battery. No warning lights illuminated. The…
EngineOct 2021
The car lost the power and speed and got an error "AWD sytem malfunction, 2WD mode engage, see dealer". Car stopped and then did not restart. Itis dangerous situation where car lost the speed a d power the middle of the road in traffic
StructureAug 2019
The contact owns a 2018 toyota rav4. While driving 35 mph, there was a glare from the dashboard that reflected onto the windshield. The failure caused vision impairment, which caused the contact to almost strike a pedestrian. The contact placed black felt over the dashboard to…
Visibility/wiperAug 2019
Driving south on country road in bright sun. The sun was reflecting off the horizontal dashboard. Causing a reflection off the inside of the windshield. Hampering my vision, almost causing me to hit a person on a bicycle. My vision was impaired by the reflecting light from the…
Electrical SystemJul 2024
The contact owns a 2018 Toyota Rav4. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V734000 (Electric System) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a…
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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 2T3BFREV7JW812859 · decoded Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.