| Issue ID | 1260156 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10824993 |
| Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | RAV4 |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 05/02/16 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The seals on the head gasket are leaking coolant. This is due to several of the metal bolts being stripped. This has rendered our car useless. Our mechanic, being an honest person, is hesitant to begin a several thousand $ repair, since he is unable to guarantee that he will be able to repair it for the long term. The car was overheating so coolant was added but this leaked quickly with a 18 mile ride from the chicago suburb of woodridge into the city. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 133000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | WOODRIDGE, IL |
| VIN pattern | JTEHD20V240XXXXXX |
| 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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