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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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JTEGD20VX40••••••2004 Toyota RAV4
This build draws 1.6× more complaints than the average 2004 Toyota RAV4 build (5 vs 3).
5on this build
131on the model
43builds in total
1involved a crash
Most reportedAir Bags 2Service Brakes 1Hydraulic 1Visibility/wiper 1
What owners of this build wrote
Air BagscrashSep 2015
The contact owns a 2004 toyota rav4. The contact stated that after making a left turn at approximately 15 mph, the front passenger and driver side air bags deployed inadvertently without warning. As a result, the contact lost control of the vehicle and crashed into the curb…
Power TrainApr 2026
I have 2003 registered as 2004.This vehicle that I has Manufactured November 2003 base on the sicker beside driver side door and it's been registered as 2004 .Now the problem that I have is slow moving to first gear suddenly jump to second gear (This is Automatic Trnasmission) I…
Visibility/wiperJul 2011
Sun visor won't stay in the up position causing a safety problem by restricting visibility. It also something to hit your forehead on as I did recently during a quick stop. The visor also can't be used correctly for sun since it won't position correctly. It a known defect on my…
Service BrakesNov 2005
The contact stated the oil was completely depleted in the vehicle before it reached 12000 miles. On a dry road, the vehicle's stopping distance was greatly extended, and greater force than usual had to be applied to stop the vehicle. It was taken to the dealer who suggested…
Air BagsApr 2016
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2004 toyota rav4. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V284000 (air bags); however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for…
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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 JTEGD20VX40041571 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.