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2013 Toyota RAV4 Power Train Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1387906
Internal NHTSA #	11001814
Manufacurer	Toyota Motor Corporation
Brand	TOYOTA
Model	RAV4
Model Year	2013
File date	08/06/17
Component	POWER TRAIN
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Torque converter failed suddenly while crossing a highway bridge with no breakdown lane. No prior warning, just sudden rpm jump to redline and no ability to accelerate. Was able to coast across the bridge to an exit ramp. Dealer diagnosed the problem as a transmission failure. Since car was out of warranty, we brought it to an independent shop who found it was actually the torque converter. The spline connection to the stator was broken, either the weld broke or the overrunning clutch gave out. This is the second torque converter in the car. The first was replaced due to a shuddering issue 2 years ago at 45,000 miles. This failure occurred at 78,000 miles. Toyota denies any responsibility since the second failure occured outside the 1 year repair warranty. Independent research shows this likely isn't isolated and is related to defects with the similar camry torque converter. Transmission was torn down and rebuilt out of precaution and no damage was found, thus the failure was entirely due to a defective torque converter. I brought the part to the dealer so that they could witness the failed part. Toyota also confirmed that there was no preventative maintenance required on the transmission.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	78000
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Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	COLCHESTER, CT
VIN pattern	2T3RFREV0DWXXXXXX
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
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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	50
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What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2013 Toyota RAV4 Power Train Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2013 Toyota RAV4 Power Train Problems, Complaints and Defects

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