NHTSA Complaint #10179170 — 2006 TOYOTA 4RUNNER POWER TRAIN

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10179170
Vehicle	2006 TOYOTA 4RUNNER
Component	POWER TRAIN
Date of Incident	January 12, 2007
Date Filed	January 19, 2007
Mileage	13,000 miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	1
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NJ

Consumer Description

TL* - WHILE DRIVING HIS 2006 TOYOTA RAV4 AT 60 MPH THE CONTACT FELT A JERKING AS IF THE VEHICLE WERE STRUCK FROM THE REAR. HE BELIEVES THAT THE VEHICLE''S 4 WHEEL DRIVE ENGAGED CAUSING HIM TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE SPUN SEVERAL TIMES AND FLIPPED OVER MULTIPLE TIMES COMING TO A REST ON THE VEHICLE''S ROOF. THE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. THE DRIVER WAS INJURED. THE CONTACT WILL HAVE THE VEHICLE, PICTURES, AND A POLICE REPORT AVAILABLE.

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