| Issue ID | 1228523 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10781506 |
| Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | RAV4 |
| Model Year | 2015 |
| File date | 08/10/15 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | New vehicle 625 miles. Does not seem to shift into the correct gear when attempting acceleration up hills or from parking lot to roadway ,or passing vehicles. Does not have adequate power, engine makes a straining sound . Was attempting to accelerate to drive up hills, pass other vehicles especially on hill. Santiam hiway oregon. Less power than little kia and pt cruiser which easily passed me. Dealer had me compare it to a similar model on their lot, noticeable difference, lot vehicle did not have the problem. I have owned toyotas since 1984 and have a rav 4 2010 so i know this car is not accelerating properly |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 400 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | EUGENE, OR |
| VIN pattern | JTMRFREV9FDXXXXXX |
| 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 | 45 |
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