Consumer Complaint Detail

TOYOTA / RAV4 / 1998

Recalls
0 Injured
Investigations
0 Death
Complaints
No Fire
Components - Details
NHTSA Complaint Number: 001070864 Incident Date: May, 09 2001
Consumer's City: YORKVILLE Consumer's State: IL
Vehicle Transmission Type: Manufacturers Name: Toyota Motor Corporation
Model Name: RAV4 Model Year: 1998
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No Component's Description: Exterior lighting:brake lights:switch
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No Persons Injured: 0
Vehicle's VIN#: JT3GP10V5W7 Date added to File: May, 16 2021
Date Complaint Received: May, 11 2001 Complaint Type: IVOQ
Incident Reported To Police: No Purchase Date: Feb, 28 1998
Was Original Owner: Yes Anti-lock Brakes: No
Number of Cylinders: 0 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: 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 replace under his 12-month warranty. dealer says is not aware of any tech service bulletins or recalls on this problem.