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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 2T3YFREV6FW178171 · Checked Aug 25, 2026
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2T3YFREV6FW•••••• 2015 Toyota RAV4

This build draws 1.8× more complaints than the average 2015 Toyota RAV4 build (4 vs 2).

4on this build
290on the model
134builds in total
Most reported Steering 2 Electrical System 1 Structure 1

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Structure May 2026
Purchased less than 2 months ago from Performance Mitsubishi in Delray Beach FL. Lift gate was not opening and closing properly. Yesterday the hinges broke and lift gate won't shut. It appears there is a class action lawsuit for this issue. I am now responsible for fixing this…
Electrical System Oct 2017
The car fails to start at times with keyless start I have been stranded in unsafe situation I have brought it to the attention of fort bend toyota with no fix for the problem. The problem has occurred a number of times since I bought the car
Steering May 2015
The contact owns a 2015 toyota rav4. The contact received a notice for NHTSA campaign number: 15V144000 (steering) and was informed by the dealer that the parts were not available. The contact spoke with the manufacturer and was informed that there were no parts available in the…
Steering Mar 2015
The contact owns a 2015 toyota rav . The contact stated that the recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 15vi44000 (steering) was received in march of 2015. After contacting the dealer and the manufacturer on multiple occasions, the contact was informed that the parts needed to…

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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 2T3YFREV6FW178171 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.