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20V033000 Jan 22, 2020 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 1998-2000 RAV4, 1998-1999 RAV4 EV and Celica and 1997-1998 Supra vehicles. These vehicles were equipped with Non-Azide Driver a...

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Apr 22, 2021 Fuel System, Gasoline 140,734 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VAPOR CANISTER AND THE VACUUM SWITCHING VALVE (VSV) NEEDED T...

Apr 22, 2021 Fuel System, Gasoline 140,734 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VAPOR CANISTER AND THE VACUUM SWITCHING VALVE (VSV) NEEDED T...

Mar 17, 2021 Air Bags Crash

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 1998 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN AT AN INTERSECTION, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF THEIR VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT TWO PEOPLE IN THE VEHICLE SUSTAINED INJU...

Mar 17, 2021 Air Bags Crash

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 1998 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN AT AN INTERSECTION, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF THEIR VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT TWO PEOPLE IN THE VEHICLE SUSTAINED INJU...

Nov 16, 2020 Air Bags 160,000 mi

MY VEHICLE IS BEING RECALLED FOR TAKADA AIR BAGS.

Nov 16, 2020 Air Bags 160,000 mi

MY VEHICLE IS BEING RECALLED FOR TAKADA AIR BAGS.

Feb 24, 2020 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 RAV 4. THE CONTACT WAS NOTIFIED THROUGH LOCAL EMISSIONS THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V033000 (AIR BAGS). THE VIN TOOL CONFIRMS THAT THE VEHICLE WAS SUBJECTED TO THE RECALL. NEITHER A DEALER NOR THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE...

Feb 24, 2020 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 RAV 4. THE CONTACT WAS NOTIFIED THROUGH LOCAL EMISSIONS THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V033000 (AIR BAGS). THE VIN TOOL CONFIRMS THAT THE VEHICLE WAS SUBJECTED TO THE RECALL. NEITHER A DEALER NOR THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE...

Oct 30, 2017 Service Brakes

EVEN AFTER I REPLACED THE BRAKE PADS WHILE DOING MAINTENANCE, THE BRAKES ARE STILL LOOSE AT TIMES, MOSTLY AFTER RUNNING ON THE HIGHWAY.

Oct 30, 2017 Service Brakes

EVEN AFTER I REPLACED THE BRAKE PADS WHILE DOING MAINTENANCE, THE BRAKES ARE STILL LOOSE AT TIMES, MOSTLY AFTER RUNNING ON THE HIGHWAY.

Mar 24, 2017 Engine 149,000 mi

EXCESSIVE OIL USE, TRIED TO HAVE DEALER FIX AT 149,000, WOULD NOT CHECK. WARENTY ENHANCEMENT, NOW 200000 MILES 1 QT+ 1200 MILES. TOOK TO DEALER 2/27/17 SAID I HAD TO PAY 3000+ TO FIX. TOYOTA NEW IT WAS BAD PISTONS OR RINGS AND ADMIT IT. BUT I PAY? ALWAYS TOOK CARE OF VEHICLE

Mar 24, 2017 Engine 149,000 mi

EXCESSIVE OIL USE, TRIED TO HAVE DEALER FIX AT 149,000, WOULD NOT CHECK. WARENTY ENHANCEMENT, NOW 200000 MILES 1 QT+ 1200 MILES. TOOK TO DEALER 2/27/17 SAID I HAD TO PAY 3000+ TO FIX. TOYOTA NEW IT WAS BAD PISTONS OR RINGS AND ADMIT IT. BUT I PAY? ALWAYS TOOK CARE OF VEHICLE

Apr 7, 2016 Seat Belts

RE: SAFETY RECALL FOR REAR OUTBOARD SEATBELTS. I FIRST BECAME AWARE OF THE THE RECALL IN FEB. 2016. IN EARLY MARCH, WE SCHEDULED NORMAL MAINTENANCE FOR OUR RAV4. WHEN WE INQUIRED ABOUT THE SEATBELT RECALL, THE DEALERSHIP HAD NO KNOWLEDGE OF THE ISSUE. I HAVE NOW BEEN DRIVING MY 6 AND 8 YEAR OLD ...

Apr 7, 2016 Seat Belts

RE: SAFETY RECALL FOR REAR OUTBOARD SEATBELTS. I FIRST BECAME AWARE OF THE THE RECALL IN FEB. 2016. IN EARLY MARCH, WE SCHEDULED NORMAL MAINTENANCE FOR OUR RAV4. WHEN WE INQUIRED ABOUT THE SEATBELT RECALL, THE DEALERSHIP HAD NO KNOWLEDGE OF THE ISSUE. I HAVE NOW BEEN DRIVING MY 6 AND 8 YEAR OLD ...

Aug 4, 2014 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED AND THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE WAS DIFFICULT TO COME TO A STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE ROTOR WAS REPLACED...

Aug 4, 2014 Service Brakes

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED AND THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE WAS DIFFICULT TO COME TO A STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE ROTOR WAS REPLACED...

Aug 4, 2014 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED AND THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE WAS DIFFICULT TO COME TO A STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE ROTOR WAS REPLACED...

Aug 4, 2014 Service Brakes

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED AND THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE WAS DIFFICULT TO COME TO A STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE ROTOR WAS REPLACED...

Jan 21, 2014 Steering 80,000 mi

DURING SLOW TURNS SUCH AS THROUGH INTERSECTIONS THERE IS A KNOCKING IN THE STEERING WHEEL. THIS HAS BEEN PRESENT SINCE I PURCHASED THE CAR IN 2008 AND HAS BEEN GETTING SLOWLY WORSE. DHL TOYOTA IN WAPPINGERS FALLS, NY HAS TOLD ME THAT THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE AND THE STEERING CAN GO AT ANY TIME. THERE...

Jan 21, 2014 Steering 80,000 mi

DURING SLOW TURNS SUCH AS THROUGH INTERSECTIONS THERE IS A KNOCKING IN THE STEERING WHEEL. THIS HAS BEEN PRESENT SINCE I PURCHASED THE CAR IN 2008 AND HAS BEEN GETTING SLOWLY WORSE. DHL TOYOTA IN WAPPINGERS FALLS, NY HAS TOLD ME THAT THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE AND THE STEERING CAN GO AT ANY TIME. THERE...

Jun 22, 2012 Air Bags Crash 105,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 60 MPH AND ATTEMPTED TO AVOID A TRACTOR TRAILER. WHILE SWITCHING LANES, THE REAR OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE, CAUSING THE CONTACT TO SPIN OUT OF CONTROL, CRASH INTO THE TRACTOR TRAILER AND THEN INTO THE GUARD ...

Jun 22, 2012 Seat Belts Crash 105,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 60 MPH AND ATTEMPTED TO AVOID A TRACTOR TRAILER. WHILE SWITCHING LANES, THE REAR OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE, CAUSING THE CONTACT TO SPIN OUT OF CONTROL, CRASH INTO THE TRACTOR TRAILER AND THEN INTO THE GUARD ...

Jun 22, 2012 Air Bags Crash 105,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 60 MPH AND ATTEMPTED TO AVOID A TRACTOR TRAILER. WHILE SWITCHING LANES, THE REAR OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE, CAUSING THE CONTACT TO SPIN OUT OF CONTROL, CRASH INTO THE TRACTOR TRAILER AND THEN INTO THE GUARD ...

Jun 22, 2012 Seat Belts Crash 105,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 60 MPH AND ATTEMPTED TO AVOID A TRACTOR TRAILER. WHILE SWITCHING LANES, THE REAR OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE, CAUSING THE CONTACT TO SPIN OUT OF CONTROL, CRASH INTO THE TRACTOR TRAILER AND THEN INTO THE GUARD ...

Apr 13, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 120,000 mi

THE BRAKES FAILED TO WORK TWICE AND THE VEHICLE LURCHED FORWARD INSTEAD INTO DRIVE. THIS WAS AT LOW SPEED WHEN ATTEMPTING TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP AT A RED LIGHT. WHEN THE FIRST BRAKING ATTEMPT FAILED, THE BRAKE WAS PUMPED A SECOND TIME AND IT FAILED TO STOP AND ACCELERATED INSTEAD. FIRM PRES...

Apr 13, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 120,000 mi

THE BRAKES FAILED TO WORK TWICE AND THE VEHICLE LURCHED FORWARD INSTEAD INTO DRIVE. THIS WAS AT LOW SPEED WHEN ATTEMPTING TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP AT A RED LIGHT. WHEN THE FIRST BRAKING ATTEMPT FAILED, THE BRAKE WAS PUMPED A SECOND TIME AND IT FAILED TO STOP AND ACCELERATED INSTEAD. FIRM PRES...

Jan 20, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 117,500 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER REFUELING SHE WOULD SMELL A STRONG ODOR OF FUEL INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY INFORMED HER THAT THE FUEL TANK FILLER NECK AND FUEL TANK WERE COMPLETELY CORRODED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED....

Jan 20, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 117,500 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER REFUELING SHE WOULD SMELL A STRONG ODOR OF FUEL INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY INFORMED HER THAT THE FUEL TANK FILLER NECK AND FUEL TANK WERE COMPLETELY CORRODED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED....

Jan 14, 2011 Structure 117,565 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 TOYOTA RAV 4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE RECENTLY PURCHASED THE VEHICLE BUT DID NOT NOTICED THAT THE FRAME WAS SIGNIFICANTLY CORRODED AND RUSTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND THEY ARE UNABLE TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT THE FAILURE SINCE THERE WERE NO RECALLS AGAINST THE...

Jan 14, 2011 Structure 117,565 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 TOYOTA RAV 4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE RECENTLY PURCHASED THE VEHICLE BUT DID NOT NOTICED THAT THE FRAME WAS SIGNIFICANTLY CORRODED AND RUSTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND THEY ARE UNABLE TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT THE FAILURE SINCE THERE WERE NO RECALLS AGAINST THE...

Sep 18, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 71,300 mi

ON SEPTEMBER 9, 2010 MY WIFE WAS APPROACHING A PARKING SPOT IN A WALGREENS DRUG STORE LOT IN OUR 1998 TOYOTA RAV 4. SHE COULDN'T HAVE BEEN TRAVELING AT A SPEED OF MORE THAN 5 TO 10 MPH. SHE EXPERIENCED A SUDDEN UNINTENDED ACCELERATION ABOUT A FEW FEET BEFORE THE PARKING SPOT WHICH CAUSED HER TO JU...

Sep 18, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 71,300 mi

ON SEPTEMBER 9, 2010 MY WIFE WAS APPROACHING A PARKING SPOT IN A WALGREENS DRUG STORE LOT IN OUR 1998 TOYOTA RAV 4. SHE COULDN'T HAVE BEEN TRAVELING AT A SPEED OF MORE THAN 5 TO 10 MPH. SHE EXPERIENCED A SUDDEN UNINTENDED ACCELERATION ABOUT A FEW FEET BEFORE THE PARKING SPOT WHICH CAUSED HER TO JU...

Jun 2, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control

1998 TOYOTA RAV4. CONSUMER STATES PROBLEMS WITH ACCELERATOR PEDAL *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED SHE HAS EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE FOR AT LEAST 7 OF THE 11 YEARS SHE HAS OWNED IT. WHEN THE CONSUMER WAS AT A FULL STOP, AND PROCEEDED TO STEP ON THE GAS PEDAL, NOTHING HAPPENED. THE VEHICLE WOUL...

Jun 2, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control

1998 TOYOTA RAV4. CONSUMER STATES PROBLEMS WITH ACCELERATOR PEDAL *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED SHE HAS EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE FOR AT LEAST 7 OF THE 11 YEARS SHE HAS OWNED IT. WHEN THE CONSUMER WAS AT A FULL STOP, AND PROCEEDED TO STEP ON THE GAS PEDAL, NOTHING HAPPENED. THE VEHICLE WOUL...

Feb 6, 2010 Power Train 120,000 mi

MY 98 RAV4 STARTED ACCELERATION PROBLEMS AFTER WE HIT 120,000 MILES. IT HAS DONE IT ABOUT A DOZEN TIMES BUT IT SEEMS LIKE IT HAS ONLY HAPPEND WHEN WE ARE STOPPED AT A LIGHT OR STOPPED TO PULL OUT INTO TRAFIC, IT MAY HAVE DONE IT ONLY 1 OR 2 TIMES WHILE DRIVING. *CN

Feb 6, 2010 Power Train 120,000 mi

MY 98 RAV4 STARTED ACCELERATION PROBLEMS AFTER WE HIT 120,000 MILES. IT HAS DONE IT ABOUT A DOZEN TIMES BUT IT SEEMS LIKE IT HAS ONLY HAPPEND WHEN WE ARE STOPPED AT A LIGHT OR STOPPED TO PULL OUT INTO TRAFIC, IT MAY HAVE DONE IT ONLY 1 OR 2 TIMES WHILE DRIVING. *CN

Dec 12, 2009 Power Train 132,000 mi

TOYOTA RAV4 2000 HAS A TRANSMISSION PROBLEM. TRANSMISSION IS MAKING NOISES AND ACTING STRANGE. PROBLEM PRESENTED FIRST IN HIGHWAY 15 IN CONNECTICUT, WITHOUT ANY WARNING. VERY DANGEROUS WITHOUT WARNING INCIDENT. NO ACCIDENT OCCURRED, BUT VERY FRIGHTENING. AFTER INCIDENT TRANSMISSION START SLIP...

Dec 12, 2009 Power Train 132,000 mi

TOYOTA RAV4 2000 HAS A TRANSMISSION PROBLEM. TRANSMISSION IS MAKING NOISES AND ACTING STRANGE. PROBLEM PRESENTED FIRST IN HIGHWAY 15 IN CONNECTICUT, WITHOUT ANY WARNING. VERY DANGEROUS WITHOUT WARNING INCIDENT. NO ACCIDENT OCCURRED, BUT VERY FRIGHTENING. AFTER INCIDENT TRANSMISSION START SLIP...

Nov 16, 2009 Power Train 42,000 mi

I PURCHASED A USED 1998 TOYOTA RAV4 IN OCTOBER 2009. THE VEHICLE HAS 42,000 MILES. WHEN DRIVING HOME ON THE INTERSTATE THE TRUCK BEGAN TO JERK AND LOOSE POWER. WE GOT OFF ON THE NEAREST EXIT AND MADE IT HOME SAFELY. THE TRUCK CONTINUES TO DO THE SAME. I TOOK IT TO THE TOYOTA DEALERSHIP AND WAS ...

Nov 16, 2009 Power Train 42,000 mi

I PURCHASED A USED 1998 TOYOTA RAV4 IN OCTOBER 2009. THE VEHICLE HAS 42,000 MILES. WHEN DRIVING HOME ON THE INTERSTATE THE TRUCK BEGAN TO JERK AND LOOSE POWER. WE GOT OFF ON THE NEAREST EXIT AND MADE IT HOME SAFELY. THE TRUCK CONTINUES TO DO THE SAME. I TOOK IT TO THE TOYOTA DEALERSHIP AND WAS ...

Nov 24, 2008 Power Train 121,000 mi

NOT SURE WHAT CATEGORY THIS FALLS INTO, BUT EQUIPMENT SEEMS LIKE THE MOST FITTING: I HAVE A 1998 TOYOTA RAV4. THE VEHICLE HAS SLIGHTLY HIGH MILES (APPROX. 121,000), IT HAS ALWAYS BEEN MAINTAINED ACCORDINGLY AND HAS WORKED GREAT UNTIL RECENTLY. WHILE DRIVING TO WORK, VIA HIGHWAY, FIFTH GEAR MYSTER...

Nov 24, 2008 Power Train 121,000 mi

NOT SURE WHAT CATEGORY THIS FALLS INTO, BUT EQUIPMENT SEEMS LIKE THE MOST FITTING: I HAVE A 1998 TOYOTA RAV4. THE VEHICLE HAS SLIGHTLY HIGH MILES (APPROX. 121,000), IT HAS ALWAYS BEEN MAINTAINED ACCORDINGLY AND HAS WORKED GREAT UNTIL RECENTLY. WHILE DRIVING TO WORK, VIA HIGHWAY, FIFTH GEAR MYSTER...

Aug 8, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control 400,000 mi

THE GAS PEDAL BROKE OFF THE FIRE WALL , WITH BOLTS STILL IN TACT TO THE GAS PEDAL. *TR

Aug 8, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control 400,000 mi

THE GAS PEDAL BROKE OFF THE FIRE WALL , WITH BOLTS STILL IN TACT TO THE GAS PEDAL. *TR

Aug 16, 2007 Seat Belts 109,000 mi

I HAVE A 1998 TOYOTA RAV4 AND THE RETRACTOR OF THE DRIVER'S SEATBELT IS NO LONGER OPERABLE. I CONTACTED TOYOTA AND THEY REFERRED ME TO THE LOCAL DEALER AND HE OFFERED TO REPLACE AND INSTALL A NEW SEATBELT AND RETRACTOR FOR HALF OF THEIR NORMAL CHARGE OF APPROXIMATELY $400.00. I THINK THEY SHOULD REP...

Aug 16, 2007 Seat Belts 109,000 mi

I HAVE A 1998 TOYOTA RAV4 AND THE RETRACTOR OF THE DRIVER'S SEATBELT IS NO LONGER OPERABLE. I CONTACTED TOYOTA AND THEY REFERRED ME TO THE LOCAL DEALER AND HE OFFERED TO REPLACE AND INSTALL A NEW SEATBELT AND RETRACTOR FOR HALF OF THEIR NORMAL CHARGE OF APPROXIMATELY $400.00. I THINK THEY SHOULD REP...

Aug 8, 2007 Power Train 99,600 mi

ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS OVER A TWO WEEK PERIOD, THE MANUAL TRANSMISSION POPS OUT OF 5TH GEAR WITHOUT WARNING. THIS LEADS TO A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION WHEN IN TRAFFIC AS IT CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO REDUCE MOMENTUM RAPIDLY AND COULD BE EASILY REAR-ENDED. THE LAST EVENT OCCURRED ON 6/7/2007, THE DAY BEFORE...

Aug 8, 2007 Power Train 99,600 mi

ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS OVER A TWO WEEK PERIOD, THE MANUAL TRANSMISSION POPS OUT OF 5TH GEAR WITHOUT WARNING. THIS LEADS TO A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION WHEN IN TRAFFIC AS IT CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO REDUCE MOMENTUM RAPIDLY AND COULD BE EASILY REAR-ENDED. THE LAST EVENT OCCURRED ON 6/7/2007, THE DAY BEFORE...

Aug 16, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 94,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT 70 MPH, THERE WAS A VERY LOUD NOISE THAT SOUNDED LIKE AN EXPLOSION. THE VEHICLE STALLED SUDDENLY WITHOUT WARNING. UPON INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, THERE WAS OIL ALL OVER THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP WHO DETERMINED THE...

Aug 16, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 94,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT 70 MPH, THERE WAS A VERY LOUD NOISE THAT SOUNDED LIKE AN EXPLOSION. THE VEHICLE STALLED SUDDENLY WITHOUT WARNING. UPON INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, THERE WAS OIL ALL OVER THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP WHO DETERMINED THE...

Jul 18, 2005 Tires

DT: CONTACT STATES WHILE DRIVING UP A NARROW MOUNTAIN PASS THE CAR STARTED TO FEEL UNSTABLE. THE VEHICLE FELT AS THOUGH IT WAS HYDRO PLANNING EVEN THOUGH THE PAVEMENT WAS DRY. AFTER THE CONSUMER PULLED OVER SHE NOTICED THAT REAR PASSENGER TIRE LOOKED AS THOUGH THE ENTIRE SIDEWALL SEPARATED FROM T...

Jul 18, 2005 Tires

DT: CONTACT STATES WHILE DRIVING UP A NARROW MOUNTAIN PASS THE CAR STARTED TO FEEL UNSTABLE. THE VEHICLE FELT AS THOUGH IT WAS HYDRO PLANNING EVEN THOUGH THE PAVEMENT WAS DRY. AFTER THE CONSUMER PULLED OVER SHE NOTICED THAT REAR PASSENGER TIRE LOOKED AS THOUGH THE ENTIRE SIDEWALL SEPARATED FROM T...

Nov 10, 2004 Power Train Crash 103,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING UPHILL ON 4 LANE HIGHWAY WHEN I NOTICED SPEED DROPPING, I HAD DROPPED TO 50 MPH, THEN STARTED TO HEAR METAL BANGING, I WAS STARTING TO HEAD TO BURM WHEN SOME VERY LOUD METALLIC BANGS HAPPENED, AND ONE OR MORE WHEELS LOCKED UP AND SENT ME INTO A SPIN TO THE RIGHT, AND I HIT GAURD RAILS....

Nov 10, 2004 Power Train Crash 103,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING UPHILL ON 4 LANE HIGHWAY WHEN I NOTICED SPEED DROPPING, I HAD DROPPED TO 50 MPH, THEN STARTED TO HEAR METAL BANGING, I WAS STARTING TO HEAD TO BURM WHEN SOME VERY LOUD METALLIC BANGS HAPPENED, AND ONE OR MORE WHEELS LOCKED UP AND SENT ME INTO A SPIN TO THE RIGHT, AND I HIT GAURD RAILS....

Oct 28, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages 106,000 mi

(1) NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS. OPERATING VEHICLE AT APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH. (2) ON 10-12-04, THE HOOD ON MY 1998 RAV4 CAME FLYING UP, HITTING THE VEHICLE'S ROOF. (3) CAR TO BE REPAIRED, HOWEVER, FAILURE WAS THE 2ND SAFETY LOCK DID NOT CONTROL THE HOOD FROM FLYING UP OR CATCH FOR EVEN A COUPLE OF SE...

Oct 28, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages 106,000 mi

(1) NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS. OPERATING VEHICLE AT APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH. (2) ON 10-12-04, THE HOOD ON MY 1998 RAV4 CAME FLYING UP, HITTING THE VEHICLE'S ROOF. (3) CAR TO BE REPAIRED, HOWEVER, FAILURE WAS THE 2ND SAFETY LOCK DID NOT CONTROL THE HOOD FROM FLYING UP OR CATCH FOR EVEN A COUPLE OF SE...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 81,905 mi

ON JULY 20TH, 2002 MY WIFE TOOK HER 1998 TOYOTA RAV4 IN TO HAVE A RECOMMENDED FLUSHING OF HER OIL, TRANSMISSION, COOLING SYSTEM. A COMPLETE TUNE UP OF THE MOTOR. AT THIS TIME SHE TOLD THE SERVICE PERSON OF A SMOKE DISCHARGE AT START UP ALONG WITH A SLIGHT NOISE. THE SERVICE PERSON SAID IT WAS PROBAL...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 81,905 mi

ON JULY 20TH, 2002 MY WIFE TOOK HER 1998 TOYOTA RAV4 IN TO HAVE A RECOMMENDED FLUSHING OF HER OIL, TRANSMISSION, COOLING SYSTEM. A COMPLETE TUNE UP OF THE MOTOR. AT THIS TIME SHE TOLD THE SERVICE PERSON OF A SMOKE DISCHARGE AT START UP ALONG WITH A SLIGHT NOISE. THE SERVICE PERSON SAID IT WAS PROBAL...

Jan 9, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN ATTEMPTING TO DEPRESS BRAKE PEDAL WILL DEPRESS THROTTLE PEDAL, RESULTING IN VEHICLE SURGING FORWARD. CONSUMER FEELS PEDALS WERE DESIGNED INCORRECTLY BECAUSE THEY ARE TOO CLOSE TOGETHER AND ARE OF SAME HEIGHT. *NLM....*AK

Jan 9, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN ATTEMPTING TO DEPRESS BRAKE PEDAL WILL DEPRESS THROTTLE PEDAL, RESULTING IN VEHICLE SURGING FORWARD. CONSUMER FEELS PEDALS WERE DESIGNED INCORRECTLY BECAUSE THEY ARE TOO CLOSE TOGETHER AND ARE OF SAME HEIGHT. *NLM....*AK

Dec 10, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash

THE CONSUMER WAS PARKING THE VEHICLE WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INTO WALL PLEASE FILL IN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. TS

Dec 10, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash

THE CONSUMER WAS PARKING THE VEHICLE WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INTO WALL PLEASE FILL IN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. TS

Sep 27, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

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Sep 27, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

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Sep 28, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

ENGINE LIGHT CAME 0N. CONSUMER APPLIED BRAKES, AND VEHICLE WENT FORWARD AND JUMPED CURB. CONSUMER'S VEHICLE HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE, AND LIGHT WENT OFF. NEXT DAY, DEALER CHECKED SYSTEM'S COMPUTER AND A SENSOR KICKED UP THE IDLER. SENSOR WILL HAVE TO BE REPLACED. CONSUMER WAS UNAWARE OF THE CAUS...

Sep 28, 2001 Unknown Or Other Crash

ENGINE LIGHT CAME 0N. CONSUMER APPLIED BRAKES, AND VEHICLE WENT FORWARD AND JUMPED CURB. CONSUMER'S VEHICLE HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE, AND LIGHT WENT OFF. NEXT DAY, DEALER CHECKED SYSTEM'S COMPUTER AND A SENSOR KICKED UP THE IDLER. SENSOR WILL HAVE TO BE REPLACED. CONSUMER WAS UNAWARE OF THE CAUS...

Sep 28, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

ENGINE LIGHT CAME 0N. CONSUMER APPLIED BRAKES, AND VEHICLE WENT FORWARD AND JUMPED CURB. CONSUMER'S VEHICLE HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE, AND LIGHT WENT OFF. NEXT DAY, DEALER CHECKED SYSTEM'S COMPUTER AND A SENSOR KICKED UP THE IDLER. SENSOR WILL HAVE TO BE REPLACED. CONSUMER WAS UNAWARE OF THE CAUS...

Sep 28, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

ENGINE LIGHT CAME 0N. CONSUMER APPLIED BRAKES, AND VEHICLE WENT FORWARD AND JUMPED CURB. CONSUMER'S VEHICLE HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE, AND LIGHT WENT OFF. NEXT DAY, DEALER CHECKED SYSTEM'S COMPUTER AND A SENSOR KICKED UP THE IDLER. SENSOR WILL HAVE TO BE REPLACED. CONSUMER WAS UNAWARE OF THE CAUS...

Sep 28, 2001 Unknown Or Other Crash

ENGINE LIGHT CAME 0N. CONSUMER APPLIED BRAKES, AND VEHICLE WENT FORWARD AND JUMPED CURB. CONSUMER'S VEHICLE HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE, AND LIGHT WENT OFF. NEXT DAY, DEALER CHECKED SYSTEM'S COMPUTER AND A SENSOR KICKED UP THE IDLER. SENSOR WILL HAVE TO BE REPLACED. CONSUMER WAS UNAWARE OF THE CAUS...

Sep 28, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

ENGINE LIGHT CAME 0N. CONSUMER APPLIED BRAKES, AND VEHICLE WENT FORWARD AND JUMPED CURB. CONSUMER'S VEHICLE HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE, AND LIGHT WENT OFF. NEXT DAY, DEALER CHECKED SYSTEM'S COMPUTER AND A SENSOR KICKED UP THE IDLER. SENSOR WILL HAVE TO BE REPLACED. CONSUMER WAS UNAWARE OF THE CAUS...

Aug 29, 2001 Tires

THE LEFT FRONT TIRE BLEW, DAMAGING THE PLASTIC LINER AND FENDER OF VEHICLE, (DUNLOP TIRES DOT2K2288, TIRE SIZE 215/70/16.*JB

Aug 29, 2001 Tires

THE LEFT FRONT TIRE BLEW, DAMAGING THE PLASTIC LINER AND FENDER OF VEHICLE, (DUNLOP TIRES DOT2K2288, TIRE SIZE 215/70/16.*JB

May 12, 2001 Exterior Lighting

BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH FAILED FIRST TIME 5/19/00 AT 35379 MILES. BRAKE LIGHTS DID NOT WORK AND COULD NOT SHIFT TRANSMISSION OUT OF PARK. DEALER REPLACED AT NO CHARGE BECAUSE VEHICLE WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY. REPLACEMENT BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH HAS NOW FAILED AGAIN 12 MONTHS LATER. DEALER HAS SAID WILL RE...

May 12, 2001 Exterior Lighting

BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH FAILED FIRST TIME 5/19/00 AT 35379 MILES. BRAKE LIGHTS DID NOT WORK AND COULD NOT SHIFT TRANSMISSION OUT OF PARK. DEALER REPLACED AT NO CHARGE BECAUSE VEHICLE WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY. REPLACEMENT BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH HAS NOW FAILED AGAIN 12 MONTHS LATER. DEALER HAS SAID WILL RE...

May 12, 2001 Power Train

BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH FAILED FIRST TIME 5/19/00 AT 35379 MILES. BRAKE LIGHTS DID NOT WORK AND COULD NOT SHIFT TRANSMISSION OUT OF PARK. DEALER REPLACED AT NO CHARGE BECAUSE VEHICLE WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY. REPLACEMENT BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH HAS NOW FAILED AGAIN 12 MONTHS LATER. DEALER HAS SAID WILL RE...

May 12, 2001 Exterior Lighting

BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH FAILED FIRST TIME 5/19/00 AT 35379 MILES. BRAKE LIGHTS DID NOT WORK AND COULD NOT SHIFT TRANSMISSION OUT OF PARK. DEALER REPLACED AT NO CHARGE BECAUSE VEHICLE WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY. REPLACEMENT BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH HAS NOW FAILED AGAIN 12 MONTHS LATER. DEALER HAS SAID WILL RE...

May 12, 2001 Exterior Lighting

BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH FAILED FIRST TIME 5/19/00 AT 35379 MILES. BRAKE LIGHTS DID NOT WORK AND COULD NOT SHIFT TRANSMISSION OUT OF PARK. DEALER REPLACED AT NO CHARGE BECAUSE VEHICLE WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY. REPLACEMENT BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH HAS NOW FAILED AGAIN 12 MONTHS LATER. DEALER HAS SAID WILL RE...

May 12, 2001 Power Train

BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH FAILED FIRST TIME 5/19/00 AT 35379 MILES. BRAKE LIGHTS DID NOT WORK AND COULD NOT SHIFT TRANSMISSION OUT OF PARK. DEALER REPLACED AT NO CHARGE BECAUSE VEHICLE WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY. REPLACEMENT BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH HAS NOW FAILED AGAIN 12 MONTHS LATER. DEALER HAS SAID WILL RE...

Mar 12, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

ACCELERATION PEDAL STICKS, MOSTLY ON TAKE OFF. *AK

Mar 12, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

ACCELERATION PEDAL STICKS, MOSTLY ON TAKE OFF. *AK

Mar 2, 2001 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT TRAVELING 45 MPH, NEITHER THE DRIVER OR PASSENGER AIRBAGS DEPLOYED, BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER WERE INJURED IN ACCIDENT, VEHICLE WAS CONSIDERED A COMPLETE LOSS. *SLC

Mar 2, 2001 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT TRAVELING 45 MPH, NEITHER THE DRIVER OR PASSENGER AIRBAGS DEPLOYED, BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER WERE INJURED IN ACCIDENT, VEHICLE WAS CONSIDERED A COMPLETE LOSS. *SLC

Feb 20, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPLYING BRAKES PEDAL GOES TO FLOOR ,CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. ALSO, VEHICLE CONTINUES TO ACCELERATE AFTER BRAKES ARE APPLIED. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Feb 20, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN APPLYING BRAKES PEDAL GOES TO FLOOR ,CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. ALSO, VEHICLE CONTINUES TO ACCELERATE AFTER BRAKES ARE APPLIED. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Feb 20, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPLYING BRAKES PEDAL GOES TO FLOOR ,CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. ALSO, VEHICLE CONTINUES TO ACCELERATE AFTER BRAKES ARE APPLIED. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Feb 20, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN APPLYING BRAKES PEDAL GOES TO FLOOR ,CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. ALSO, VEHICLE CONTINUES TO ACCELERATE AFTER BRAKES ARE APPLIED. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Jan 18, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

SUDDEN ACCELERATION WHILE PARKING FORCED VEHICLE INTO A REAR END ACCIDENT. DEALER/MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Jan 18, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

SUDDEN ACCELERATION WHILE PARKING FORCED VEHICLE INTO A REAR END ACCIDENT. DEALER/MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Jan 8, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REPLACED BRAKES 4 TIMES SINCE PURCHASE, PADS TWICE A YEAR, REPLACED ROTORS TWICE. BRAKES ARE ALWAYS SQEAKING. CURENTLY, STRUTS ARE LEAKING. *AK *SLC

Jan 8, 2001 Suspension

REPLACED BRAKES 4 TIMES SINCE PURCHASE, PADS TWICE A YEAR, REPLACED ROTORS TWICE. BRAKES ARE ALWAYS SQEAKING. CURENTLY, STRUTS ARE LEAKING. *AK *SLC

Jan 8, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REPLACED BRAKES 4 TIMES SINCE PURCHASE, PADS TWICE A YEAR, REPLACED ROTORS TWICE. BRAKES ARE ALWAYS SQEAKING. CURENTLY, STRUTS ARE LEAKING. *AK *SLC

Jan 8, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REPLACED BRAKES 4 TIMES SINCE PURCHASE, PADS TWICE A YEAR, REPLACED ROTORS TWICE. BRAKES ARE ALWAYS SQEAKING. CURENTLY, STRUTS ARE LEAKING. *AK *SLC

Jan 8, 2001 Suspension

REPLACED BRAKES 4 TIMES SINCE PURCHASE, PADS TWICE A YEAR, REPLACED ROTORS TWICE. BRAKES ARE ALWAYS SQEAKING. CURENTLY, STRUTS ARE LEAKING. *AK *SLC

Jan 8, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REPLACED BRAKES 4 TIMES SINCE PURCHASE, PADS TWICE A YEAR, REPLACED ROTORS TWICE. BRAKES ARE ALWAYS SQEAKING. CURENTLY, STRUTS ARE LEAKING. *AK *SLC

Jan 5, 2001 Structure

FIREWALL IS CRACKED CAUSING GAS PEDAL TO MOVE SIDE TO SIDE AND LITERALLY PUSHING THROUGH THE FLOOR WITH NO SUPPORT STRUCTURE TO HOLD IT IN POSITION. A DEFINITE SAFTEY HAZARD!*AK

Jan 5, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

FIREWALL IS CRACKED CAUSING GAS PEDAL TO MOVE SIDE TO SIDE AND LITERALLY PUSHING THROUGH THE FLOOR WITH NO SUPPORT STRUCTURE TO HOLD IT IN POSITION. A DEFINITE SAFTEY HAZARD!*AK

Jan 5, 2001 Structure

FIREWALL IS CRACKED CAUSING GAS PEDAL TO MOVE SIDE TO SIDE AND LITERALLY PUSHING THROUGH THE FLOOR WITH NO SUPPORT STRUCTURE TO HOLD IT IN POSITION. A DEFINITE SAFTEY HAZARD!*AK

Jan 5, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

FIREWALL IS CRACKED CAUSING GAS PEDAL TO MOVE SIDE TO SIDE AND LITERALLY PUSHING THROUGH THE FLOOR WITH NO SUPPORT STRUCTURE TO HOLD IT IN POSITION. A DEFINITE SAFTEY HAZARD!*AK

Nov 21, 2000 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING 30-35 MPH HAD A FRONTAL IMPACT WITH A ANOTHER VEHICLE, AND DRIVER'S/PASSENGER'S AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THIS DID NOT PROTECT OCCUPANTS IN THIS CRASH. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Nov 21, 2000 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING 30-35 MPH HAD A FRONTAL IMPACT WITH A ANOTHER VEHICLE, AND DRIVER'S/PASSENGER'S AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THIS DID NOT PROTECT OCCUPANTS IN THIS CRASH. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Sep 5, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE PASSING A TRUCK BRAKES LOCKED UP. DEALER WAS CONTACTED . PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Sep 5, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NO SUMMARY

Sep 5, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

NO SUMMARY

Sep 5, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NO SUMMARY

Sep 5, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

NO SUMMARY

Sep 5, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE PASSING A TRUCK BRAKES LOCKED UP. DEALER WAS CONTACTED . PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Sep 5, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NO SUMMARY

Sep 5, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

NO SUMMARY

Sep 5, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NO SUMMARY

Sep 5, 2000 Vehicle Speed Control

NO SUMMARY

Aug 31, 2000 Service Brakes, Air

SQUEAKY BRAKES WHICH GRADUALLY BECOMES WORSE WITH GRINDING NOISE, PROBLEM WITH ALL ROTOR AND NEED NEW BRAKES, ONE MONTH LATER WITH BRAKES STILL SQUEAKY

Aug 31, 2000 Service Brakes, Air

SQUEAKY BRAKES WHICH GRADUALLY BECOMES WORSE WITH GRINDING NOISE, PROBLEM WITH ALL ROTOR AND NEED NEW BRAKES, ONE MONTH LATER WITH BRAKES STILL SQUEAKY

Aug 30, 2000 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WENT DOWN INTO AN EMBANKMENT, HIT SEVERAL LARGE WOODEN POLES, AND BOTH AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DEALER/MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Aug 30, 2000 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WENT DOWN INTO AN EMBANKMENT, HIT SEVERAL LARGE WOODEN POLES, AND BOTH AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DEALER/MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Aug 18, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE ENGINE IDLEING SPEED SOMETIMES GOES UP TO OVER 2000 RPM. I TOOK THE CAR INTO THE TOYOTA DEALER IN CONCORD, NH WHO SAID I NEEDED A NEW COMPUTER COSTING $1300 BUT IT WOULD BE WEEKS BEFORE IT WAS AVAILBLE. NEXT DAY THE IDLING RETURNED TO NORMAL. SO I TOLD TOYOTA THAT IT WAS NOT NECESSARY TO GET THE...

Aug 18, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE ENGINE IDLEING SPEED SOMETIMES GOES UP TO OVER 2000 RPM. I TOOK THE CAR INTO THE TOYOTA DEALER IN CONCORD, NH WHO SAID I NEEDED A NEW COMPUTER COSTING $1300 BUT IT WOULD BE WEEKS BEFORE IT WAS AVAILBLE. NEXT DAY THE IDLING RETURNED TO NORMAL. SO I TOLD TOYOTA THAT IT WAS NOT NECESSARY TO GET THE...

Jul 7, 2000 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS TURNING INTO A DRIVEWAY AT ABOUT 25 MPH WHEN AND HIT A TREE ON DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT. UPON IMPACT, AIRBAGS DEPLOYED AND BROKE CONSUMER'S FOREARM. CONSUMER FELT THAT AIRBAGS SHOULD NOT HAVE DEPLOYED AT THAT SPEED.*AK

Jul 7, 2000 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS TURNING INTO A DRIVEWAY AT ABOUT 25 MPH WHEN AND HIT A TREE ON DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT. UPON IMPACT, AIRBAGS DEPLOYED AND BROKE CONSUMER'S FOREARM. CONSUMER FELT THAT AIRBAGS SHOULD NOT HAVE DEPLOYED AT THAT SPEED.*AK

Jun 21, 2000 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 40MPH AND HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE HEAD ON. UPON IMPACT, AIRBAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY. AUTOMOBILE REPAIR SHOP DETERMINED THAT THE SENSOR WAS SCRATCHED. DISTRICT MANAGER KEPT MAKING UNSCHEDULED VISITS. *AK

Jun 21, 2000 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 40MPH AND HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE HEAD ON. UPON IMPACT, AIRBAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY. AUTOMOBILE REPAIR SHOP DETERMINED THAT THE SENSOR WAS SCRATCHED. DISTRICT MANAGER KEPT MAKING UNSCHEDULED VISITS. *AK

Jun 9, 2000 Seat Belts

THE SEAT BELT ANCHOR ON THE DRIVERS SIDE JUST FELL OFF AS I WAS PARKING MY CAR. THE BOLT THAT HOLDS THE ANCHOR HAD COME LOOSE AND FELL IN MY LAP. IF I WOULD HAVE BEEN ON THE ROAD, THIS COULD HAVE CAUSED AN ACCIDENT OR CAUSE INJURY TO ME DO TO THE SEAT BELT SAFETY SYSTEM FAILING TO RESTRAIN ME.*AK

Jun 9, 2000 Seat Belts

THE SEAT BELT ANCHOR ON THE DRIVERS SIDE JUST FELL OFF AS I WAS PARKING MY CAR. THE BOLT THAT HOLDS THE ANCHOR HAD COME LOOSE AND FELL IN MY LAP. IF I WOULD HAVE BEEN ON THE ROAD, THIS COULD HAVE CAUSED AN ACCIDENT OR CAUSE INJURY TO ME DO TO THE SEAT BELT SAFETY SYSTEM FAILING TO RESTRAIN ME.*AK

May 8, 2000 Electrical System

AFTER VEHICLE IS DRIVEN ABOUT 1-2 HOURS, NON STOP, IGNITION AREA BECOMES VERY HOT. DEALER WAS CALLED ABOUT THE PROBLEM. OWNER WAS TOLD BY DEALERSHIP THAT PROBLEM WAS NORMAL. *AK.ET.

May 8, 2000 Electrical System

AFTER VEHICLE IS DRIVEN ABOUT 1-2 HOURS, NON STOP, IGNITION AREA BECOMES VERY HOT. DEALER WAS CALLED ABOUT THE PROBLEM. OWNER WAS TOLD BY DEALERSHIP THAT PROBLEM WAS NORMAL. *AK.ET.

Jan 29, 2000 Child Seat

TOYOTA STATES THEY CANNOT INSTALL AN ACHOR FOR A CHILD SAFETY SEAT. *AK

Jan 29, 2000 Child Seat

TOYOTA STATES THEY CANNOT INSTALL AN ACHOR FOR A CHILD SAFETY SEAT. *AK

Dec 30, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

CRUISE CONTROL KICKS OUT WHILE GOING UP HILL, BUT ONLY WHEN YOU ARE GOING WEST NOT EAST. GO FIGURE. *AK

Dec 30, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

CRUISE CONTROL KICKS OUT WHILE GOING UP HILL, BUT ONLY WHEN YOU ARE GOING WEST NOT EAST. GO FIGURE. *AK

Dec 13, 1999 Power Train

IN COLD WEATHER DRIVESHAFT FREEZES, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STOP. VEHICLE SLAMS TO A HALT AFTER A KNOCKING SOUND IS HEARD FROM THE UNIVERSAL JOINTS. *AK

Dec 13, 1999 Power Train

IN COLD WEATHER DRIVESHAFT FREEZES, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STOP. VEHICLE SLAMS TO A HALT AFTER A KNOCKING SOUND IS HEARD FROM THE UNIVERSAL JOINTS. *AK

Nov 22, 1999 Suspension Crash

WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH THERE WAS A TIRE AND A RIM ON THE ROAD, AND VEHICLE RAN OVER THE TIRE, CAUSING A ROLLOVER ONTO THE SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. VEHICLE SLID DOWN FOR ABOUT A MILE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Nov 22, 1999 Suspension Crash

WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH THERE WAS A TIRE AND A RIM ON THE ROAD, AND VEHICLE RAN OVER THE TIRE, CAUSING A ROLLOVER ONTO THE SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. VEHICLE SLID DOWN FOR ABOUT A MILE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Nov 4, 1999 Suspension

THE VEHICLE IS PULLING TO THE LEFT INTERMITTENTLY & THE FRONT LEFT WHEEL GET'S VERY HOT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE SHOP ON THREE OCCASIONS FOR SERVICE. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. *YC

Nov 4, 1999 Suspension

THE VEHICLE IS PULLING TO THE LEFT INTERMITTENTLY & THE FRONT LEFT WHEEL GET'S VERY HOT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE SHOP ON THREE OCCASIONS FOR SERVICE. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. *YC

Oct 25, 1999 Power Train Crash

TRANSMISSION FAILED TO HOLD VEHICLE IN PLACE WHEN STOPPED ON INCLINES. TRANSMISSION WOULD MAKE A THUNKING NOISE. TRANSMISSION WOULD BE RELEASED. VEHICLE ROLLED DOWN THE DRIVEWAY & HIT A TREE. VEHICLE HAS A STANDARD TRANSMISSION WHICH WAS IN GEAR. THE HAND BRAKES WERE NOT APPLIED. THIS IS THE SECON...

Oct 25, 1999 Power Train Crash

TRANSMISSION FAILED TO HOLD VEHICLE IN PLACE WHEN STOPPED ON INCLINES. TRANSMISSION WOULD MAKE A THUNKING NOISE. TRANSMISSION WOULD BE RELEASED. VEHICLE ROLLED DOWN THE DRIVEWAY & HIT A TREE. VEHICLE HAS A STANDARD TRANSMISSION WHICH WAS IN GEAR. THE HAND BRAKES WERE NOT APPLIED. THIS IS THE SECON...

Oct 18, 1999 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE AT ABOUT 40 MPH. THE DRIVER / PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. DEALER HAS NOT SEEN VEHICLE. *YC

Oct 18, 1999 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE AT ABOUT 40 MPH. THE DRIVER / PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. DEALER HAS NOT SEEN VEHICLE. *YC

Sep 8, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

CRUISE CONTROL.

Sep 8, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

CRUISE CONTROL.

Jul 4, 1999 Unknown Or Other Crash

DISSATISFACTORY SERVICE TO VEHICLE BY PERSONNEL. NO SAFETY DEFECT MMENTIONED IN SUMMARY. *AK

Jul 4, 1999 Unknown Or Other Crash

DISSATISFACTORY SERVICE TO VEHICLE BY PERSONNEL. NO SAFETY DEFECT MMENTIONED IN SUMMARY. *AK

Feb 1, 1999 Wheels

PASSENGER SIDE FRONT WHEEL WELL FLAP WAS MISSING A BOLT THAT SHOULD HAVE ATTACHED TO THE BODY CAUSING FLAP TO BE LOOSE AND RUB ON THE TIRE WHICH WORE A HOLE THROUGH THE FLAP.

Feb 1, 1999 Equipment

AIR CONDITION CONTROL SWITCH FAILED. MJS

Feb 1, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

GAS CAP DOOR WOULD NOT OPEN. MJS

Feb 1, 1999 Parking Brake

BRAKE SWITCH RELEASE HANDLE FAILED. *YC

Feb 1, 1999 Visibility

REAR WINDOW POWER FAILED. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Structure

DRIVER VISOR FAILED. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Equipment

TAPE PLAYER/STEREO IS NOT WORKING. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Electrical System

LEFT FRONT QUARTER PANEL ENGINE FUSE FAILED. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES SQUEAK. *YC

Feb 1, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES FAILED.

Feb 1, 1999 Electrical System

BATTERY FAILED. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Steering

SECURITY (ANTI THEFT) ALARM FAILED. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Air Bags

AIR BAG LIGHT FAILED. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Wheels

PASSENGER SIDE FRONT WHEEL WELL FLAP WAS MISSING A BOLT THAT SHOULD HAVE ATTACHED TO THE BODY CAUSING FLAP TO BE LOOSE AND RUB ON THE TIRE WHICH WORE A HOLE THROUGH THE FLAP.

Feb 1, 1999 Equipment

AIR CONDITION CONTROL SWITCH FAILED. MJS

Feb 1, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

GAS CAP DOOR WOULD NOT OPEN. MJS

Feb 1, 1999 Parking Brake

BRAKE SWITCH RELEASE HANDLE FAILED. *YC

Feb 1, 1999 Visibility

REAR WINDOW POWER FAILED. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Structure

DRIVER VISOR FAILED. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Equipment

TAPE PLAYER/STEREO IS NOT WORKING. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Electrical System

LEFT FRONT QUARTER PANEL ENGINE FUSE FAILED. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES SQUEAK. *YC

Feb 1, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES FAILED.

Feb 1, 1999 Electrical System

BATTERY FAILED. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Steering

SECURITY (ANTI THEFT) ALARM FAILED. YH

Feb 1, 1999 Air Bags

AIR BAG LIGHT FAILED. YH

Dec 17, 1998 Power Train

SHIFT LOCK JAMMED PREVENTING ANY OPERATION OF VEHICLE

Dec 17, 1998 Power Train

SHIFT LOCK JAMMED PREVENTING ANY OPERATION OF VEHICLE

Sep 21, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE FAILS REPEATEDLY AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COME ON BUT DOES NOT REGISTER ANY CODES.

Sep 21, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE FAILS REPEATEDLY AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COME ON BUT DOES NOT REGISTER ANY CODES.

Sep 9, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

INTERMITTENTLY THE BRAKING SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING THE BRAKE PEDAL TO BE "HARD" AND EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. THE VEHICLE SLID, ALMOST RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT. CAUSE UNKNOWN. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE PROBLEM. *AK TOYOTA DECIDED TO TAKE VEHICLE BACK AND GIVE CONSUMER A NEW ONE. *SLC

Sep 9, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

BRAKING SYSTEM IS DEFECTIVE, AND ON WET PAVEMENT AT 20MPH THE BRAKES LOCK UP. DEALER AND INSURANCE COMPANY CONTACTED. AFTER REPAIR WORK HAD BEEN DONE, PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE OCCURS WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED. *AK

Sep 9, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

INTERMITTENTLY THE BRAKING SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING THE BRAKE PEDAL TO BE "HARD" AND EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. THE VEHICLE SLID, ALMOST RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT. CAUSE UNKNOWN. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE PROBLEM. *AK TOYOTA DECIDED TO TAKE VEHICLE BACK AND GIVE CONSUMER A NEW ONE. *SLC

Sep 9, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

BRAKING SYSTEM IS DEFECTIVE, AND ON WET PAVEMENT AT 20MPH THE BRAKES LOCK UP. DEALER AND INSURANCE COMPANY CONTACTED. AFTER REPAIR WORK HAD BEEN DONE, PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE OCCURS WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED. *AK

Sep 1, 1998 Unknown Or Other

NO INFORMATION PROVIDED.

Sep 1, 1998 Unknown Or Other

NO INFORMATION PROVIDED.

Aug 20, 1998 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MILES AND WAS IMPACTED BY A HEAD-ON COLLISION OF A 75 CHEVROLET NOVA. THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED, SHREDDING THE STEERING WHEEL COVER, INJURING THE DRIVER. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED DURING THIS CRASH. *AK

Aug 20, 1998 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MILES AND WAS IMPACTED BY A HEAD-ON COLLISION OF A 75 CHEVROLET NOVA. THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED, SHREDDING THE STEERING WHEEL COVER, INJURING THE DRIVER. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED DURING THIS CRASH. *AK

Mar 19, 1998 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD-ON COLLISION AT ABOUT 45 MPH AND THE AIRBAG S DID NOT DEPLOY. THE MANUFACTURER WILL BE NOTIFIED. *AK

Mar 19, 1998 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD-ON COLLISION AT ABOUT 45 MPH AND THE AIRBAG S DID NOT DEPLOY. THE MANUFACTURER WILL BE NOTIFIED. *AK

Jan 29, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

POWER ASSISTED FRONT DISC AND REAR BRAKE DRUMS FAILED.

Jan 29, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

POWER ASSISTED FRONT DISC AND REAR BRAKE DRUMS FAILED.