| Issue ID | 789629 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10329993 |
| Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | RAV4 |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 28/04/10 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Structural failure of all weld points on hood of 2009 toyota rav 4 v6 limited with 27,000 miles. Hood latch allowed 1/2" of upward play while being latched. Hood being replaced. Continual problem unnoticed until 3 months ago. Very flimsy and hood wavered and rippled when large vehicle passed going both ways on the highway. Would not completely close at times. Had to reclose hood. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 27000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | PUEBLO, CO |
| VIN pattern | JTMBK34V595XXXXXX |
| 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? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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