| Issue ID | 1671705 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11337178 |
| Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | RAV4 |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 15/06/20 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Toyota uses a soy food based product in the insulation of the engine wiring. Apparently it attracts mice that chew on the wiring. This caused the engine to start misfiring from the damage and eventually stopped running. This was an extreme safety hazard to the occupants. The damage cost me $1,000 to repair. These crucial wires should never have been made from a product that is food for mice. I understand from the toyota service manager that this is now a common problem. My car was on a city street when it stalled out. However, most miles are on freeways. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 120000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | KENTFIELD, CA |
| VIN pattern | JTMBK32V475XXXXXX |
| 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 | 20 |
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