| Issue ID | 1416240 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11035705 |
| Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | RAV4 |
| Model Year | 2016 |
| File date | 18/10/17 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Passenger front wheel sensor harness was damaged by rodent. Vehicle has 26k miles and toyota refused to repair the break, and would only replace the entire harness at a cost not covered of $6300. The material change of these parts attract rats. This damaged cause abs, lane departure, blind spot monitoring and cruise control systems to fail. The vehicle was parked in my driveway and i live in a gate community. I called the toyota customer line and was given the same explanation of the lack of warranty coverage. Case #1710230814 |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 26000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | MARANA, AZ |
| VIN pattern | JTMYFREV5GJXXXXXX |
| 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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