| Issue ID | 1389891 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11003533 |
| Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | RAV4 |
| Model Year | 2017 |
| File date | 05/07/17 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Purchased car from st. Charles toyota il on july4, 2017 vin [xxx]. Purchased and picked up 2017 rav4 le from them on july4th (between 11am - 3pm). Drove car from st. Charles to peoria il. Today on july6 rav4 has 194 miles. Later came to know that their service dept. Was actually closed on july 4th. Identified three problems. While driving, engine temperature gauge swayed little right from middle position. Was curious and checked dipstick today on july6 and found engine oil dip stick at abnormal low level. Picture attached. Brake pedal felt spongy, felt a drag in braking when i apply brakes. Found water dripping down on ground while a/c was running in parked position. Water dripped on ground little off from front axle. Recorded water dripping. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6). |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | PEORIA, IL |
| VIN pattern | JTMZFREV1HJXXXXXX |
| 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 |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
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| Type of child seat code | |
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