| Issue ID | 1309139 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10896093 |
| Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | RAV4 |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 15/08/16 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Torque converter shudder: occurs between 35 mph - 40 mph, when engine still cold and accelerating lightly. Occurs during shifting between low gears. Never had this issue at higher speeds. Shudder is temporary lasting just a few seconds but vibration is obvious during power transfer from front to back. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 28000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | STERLING, VA |
| VIN pattern | 2T3BFREV1DWXXXXXX |
| 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 | 35 |
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