| Issue ID | 1488122 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11118651 |
| Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | RAV4 HYBRID |
| Model Year | 2018 |
| File date | 31/07/18 |
| Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | On 7/30/2018 i picked up my new 2018 toyota rav4 hybrid from the dealership of purchase and found that i did not have a digital speedometer as i was driving home. A digital speedometer in my belief is not just a mere convenience in most vehicle but should be a safety standard equipment in all vehicles in the 21st century. Looking down to an analog speedometer to try and guess what speed i maybe traveling at is wasting precious seconds that could be used to pay attention to the road ahead of me. It is much more safe to see a large digital display of the speed at which my traveling at rather than trying to guess my speed to make sure that i'm traveling at a speed safe for the road i"m on. I brought my concerns to toyota on 7/31/18 but have not received a satisfactory reply. I wanted to bring my concern to the nhsta and register a safety complaint and bring this issue to the forefront and have someone look into it. Thank you. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 50 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | FORT WORTH, TX |
| VIN pattern | JTMRJREVXJDXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 70 |
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