| Issue ID | 713050 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10259228 |
| Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | RAV4 |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 16/01/09 |
| Component | VISIBILITY |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Defroster system is weak. When there is ice/snow build-up along edges of windshield or windows, system needs to be turned to and kept on highest setting to avoid fogging on the inside. Even at this setting, it has trouble clearing fog from rear side windows. System is pretty loud at highest setting so it's hard to listen to radio or carry on a conversation. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 17500 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | BOXFORD, MA |
| VIN pattern | JTMBK32V685XXXXXX |
| 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 | 45 |
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