Consumer Complaint Detail

TOYOTA / RAV4 / 1997

Recalls
1 Injured
Investigations
0 Death
Complaints
No Fire
Components - Details
NHTSA Complaint Number: 005008000 Incident Date: Feb, 04 2005
Consumer's City: ARLINGTON Consumer's State: VA
Vehicle Transmission Type: Manufacturers Name: Toyota Motor Corporation
Model Name: RAV4 Model Year: 1997
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: Yes Component's Description: Air bags
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No Persons Injured: 1
Vehicle's VIN#: Date added to File: May, 23 2021
Date Complaint Received: Feb, 13 2005 Complaint Type: EVOQ
Incident Reported To Police: Yes Purchase Date: -
Was Original Owner: Yes Anti-lock Brakes: Yes
Number of Cylinders: 4 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: While driving and approaching a steep hill at 35 mph, and upon going down a hill, vehicle fish tailed out of control. hitting a median strip. consumer had to swerve right, and went into a tail spin out of control. the seat belt either released or broke. the roof caved in. all the windows broke. consumer was injured. *ak