NHTSA Complaint #11385936 — 2012 TOYOTA RAV4

POWER TRAIN issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11385936
Vehicle	2012 TOYOTA RAV4
Component	POWER TRAIN
Date of Incident	November 5, 2020
Date Filed	December 31, 2020
Mileage	34,056 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	WI

Consumer Description

BOTH FRONT DRIVE AXLES EXHIBITED SIGNS OF SEVERE CORROSION DAMAGE LEADING TO COMPLETE LOSS OF LUBRICANT AND HAD TO BE REPLACED AT 34,056 MILES. THE VEHICLE IS GARAGED AND NOT SUBJECT TO ANY UNUSUAL OPERATING CONDITIONS. SYMPTOMS INCLUDED SEVERE CRACKING AND POPPING NOISES ON TURNS.

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