NHTSA Complaint #11536396 — 2015 TOYOTA RAV4
POWER TRAIN issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 11536396 |
| Vehicle | 2015 TOYOTA RAV4 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | N/A miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | CT |
Consumer Description
Ever since I purchased it, it had a shudder between 20-50 miles. Called the dealer, they said it was normal with these cars. 6 years after and still making shudder noise just louder now and it bothers my ears. Took it in for a diagnostic at the same dealer I bought it and they said it’s not a torque converter issue (a bulletin was issued), but a transmission issue and it will cost $6.100 to repair.
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