| Issue ID | 956623 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10489861 |
| Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | RAV4 |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 03/12/12 |
| Component | TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYST |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 2007 toyota rav 4. Consumer writes in regards to problems with tire pressure . *smd the consumer stated the tires would loose air pressure every two to three weeks, and the tire pressure light would illuminate. The vehicle was taken to the dealership, where the consumer was informed the tire pressure sensor on all four wheels had deteriorated and needed to be replaced. The dealer informed the consumer it was a frequent occurrence, because there were so many in new england and due to the bad weather. The dealer stated it would cost $250 per tire to correct the problem. Updated 01/15/13 |
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| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | CONSUMER LETTER |
| City and State | ASHLAND, MA |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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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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