| Issue ID | 1226329 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10779794 |
| Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | RAV4 |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 20/09/15 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Engine made knocking noise while on the freeway, and then the car died - everything quit. Had to coast off the nearest exit. There was no warning - no maintenance required lights were lit on the dash. Still had another almost 2,000 miles to go before next oil change was due. Engine is dead. Per toyota "catastrophic internal damage from the rods." car was well taken care of, never missed an oil change, and 8 of the last 9 years, the car was loyally serviced at a toyota dealership. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 155000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | BENICIA, CA |
| VIN pattern | JTMZD33V965XXXXXX |
| 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 | 65 |
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