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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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2T3WFREV5GW••••••2016 Toyota RAV4
This build draws 2.8× more complaints than the average 2016 Toyota RAV4 build (5 vs 2).
5on this build
224on the model
124builds in total
1involved a fire
Most reportedElectrical System 2Seats 1Engine 1Latches/locks/linkages 1
What owners of this build wrote
Electrical SystemfireMay 2021
Our 2016 rav4 produced a loud clunk then lost power (after being drive 5-10 minutes) and came to a complete stop. The engine would not turn over nor the car power come back on. White smoke began within 30 seconds of losing power and within one minute flames began shooting out…
Latches/locks/linkagesJul 2024
The contact owns a 2016 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated that the liftgate failed to properly close while pressing the electrical buttons on both the key fob and the two liftgate buttons located inside or outside the vehicle. The contact stated that the liftgate had to be closed…
SeatsDec 2019
The drivers side seat when moved back, locks in and won't move forward. This happened at a car wash when car was not moving
Unknown Or OtherNov 2019
The review camera does not provide any picture when the sun shines directly into the windshield that almost caused a collision with pedestrians with children. I was backing up from the parking space. Thanks god nothing happened but this camera screen must be recalled. I reported…
Electrical SystemAug 2016
2016 toyota rav4 xle. Consumer states that after purchase vehicle would not start. *ld the consumer was informed, by the dealer, the failure was due to the vehicle being struck by lightening. The insurance company did not agree
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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 2T3WFREV5GW265603 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.