2018 TOYOTA RAV4 Structure Problems

The contact owns a 2018 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated that while it was raining, rainwater was leaking into the vehicle on the driver's side through the factory installed roof rack. The contact stated that water had accumulated under the brake and accelerator pedals. The contact stated that the floor mat was saturated with water. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the roof rack needed to be replaced and the electrical system needed to be inspected. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 39,286.

The contact owned a 2018 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was water leaking from the driver's side visor. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who determined that water was entering the vehicle through the sunroof and traveled throughout various areas of the vehicle including the visor, dashboard, and door panels. The vehicle was not repaired. After receiving the diagnosis, the contact's insurance provider was informed, who then sent an appraiser to inspect the vehicle. Upon a visual inspection of the vehicle, the insurance appraiser discovered toxic mold throughout the interior panels of the vehicle including under the dashboard and door panels. The mold presence was extensive, and the vehicle was declared a total loss by the insurance provider. The contact stated that she and her husband had experienced unexplainable periods of illness that were later attributed to the presence of mold in...

The contact owns a 2018 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated that after entering the vehicle, she became aware that the front passenger’s side seat was wet. The contact stated that it was raining, and she thought that she had left the front passenger’s side window slightly open. The contact stated that as she was drying the front passenger’s side seat and became aware that water was leaking from the where the passenger’s side handle attached to roof of the vehicle. The contact stated that water had saturated the pillar and the front passenger’s side door covering. The contact was concerned that using the door or locking the door could result in a short circuit. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 75,000.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 TOYOTA RAV4. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THERE WAS A GLARE FROM THE DASHBOARD THAT REFLECTED ONTO THE WINDSHIELD. THE FAILURE CAUSED VISION IMPAIRMENT, WHICH CAUSED THE CONTACT TO ALMOST STRIKE A PEDESTRIAN. THE CONTACT PLACED BLACK FELT OVER THE DASHBOARD TO CONCEAL THE GLARE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ACTON TOYOTA OF LITTLETON (221 GREAT RD, LITTLETON, MA 01460, 978-263-1500) WHERE THEY INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THEY WERE UNAWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS REFERRED TO NHTSA. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10,000.