Consumer Complaint Detail

TOYOTA / RAV4 / 2003

Recalls
0 Injured
Investigations
0 Death
Complaints
Yes Fire
Components - Details
NHTSA Complaint Number: 005051173 Incident Date: Mar, 11 2005
Consumer's City: SHIRLEY Consumer's State: NY
Vehicle Transmission Type: Manufacturers Name: Toyota Motor Corporation
Model Name: RAV4 Model Year: 2003
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No Component's Description: Electrical system
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: Yes Persons Injured: 0
Vehicle's VIN#: JTEHD20V340 Date added to File: May, 23 2021
Date Complaint Received: Dec, 13 2005 Complaint Type: LETR
Incident Reported To Police: Yes Purchase Date: -
Was Original Owner: No Anti-lock Brakes: No
Number of Cylinders: 0 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: The consumer 2004 toyota rav4 burst into flames after having oil changed, destroying vehicle. *ts the consumer had several problems with the dealer's service prior to this fire. she contacted the dealer and the told the that it was not their problem. the consumer spoke to another dealer who indicated that several rav4's were catching on fir due to a faulty remote start and alarm, which the consumer had installed in her vehicle. the consumer request reimbursement for the damage. *nm