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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 2T3DFREV1DW120397 · Checked Aug 25, 2026
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2T3DFREV1DW•••••• 2013 Toyota RAV4

This build draws 1.9× more complaints than the average 2013 Toyota RAV4 build (4 vs 2).

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221on the model
107builds in total
Most reported Electrical System 1 Equipment 1 Vehicle Speed Control 1 Power Train 1

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Power Train Sep 2021
While driving the vehicle it experiences an intermittent shutter in the drive train. On flat roads it is an annoyance; when driving on mountain roads or with a loaded vehicle it becomes more severe to the point the vehicle feels like it will lose control. At its worse the issue…
Unknown Or Other Apr 2018
Speedometer is not accurate. When using an external GPS unit in other vehicles, the speed on the speedometer is accurate. When I am driving in this 2013 toyota rav 4, the speedometer says 60 mph but the GPS says 57 mph. The faster you drive , the larger the discrepancy.this is a…
Vehicle Speed Control Sep 2015
The car accelerated suddenly without intent almost crashing into a wall. I was able to stop the car w/out injury or accident . I was entering my garage at a very slow speed ( under 5 mph)
Electrical System Jan 2014
When driving at any speed, under any condition, it is impossible to see the navigation screen, causing the driver to look, rather than glance, at the screen to determine driving instructions, road hazards, warnings, etc. The glare is almost blinding at times

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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 2T3DFREV1DW120397 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.