| Issue ID | 1020715 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10550698 |
| Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | RAV4 |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 02/11/13 |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The airbag warning light in my 2006 rav 4 has activated. This car has never been in a crash. The repair is $500-$600 and can only be performed by a toyota dealer--a monopoly. This is a safety issue and has been a problem with several of the toyota vehicles manufactured during this time period. I am afraid to drive this car until i can afford the fix. On a teacher's salary, this has impeded my ability to get to my job safely. The car has low mileage and should not be defective or putting lives at risk. I beg you to review this issue in the interest of public safety. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 54495 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | GLENDALE, AZ |
| VIN pattern | JTMZD33V565XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 25 |
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