| Issue ID | 1451513 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11076389 |
| Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | RAV4 |
| Model Year | 2018 |
| File date | 01/03/18 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The vehicle was stationary in a driveway for approximately 2 hours. After pulling away from the house, dash panel indicators were showing malfunctions on brake systems, aws, etc. It showed that all computer systems were malfunctioning. I drove immediately to the dealer. Inspection showed that the wire harness on the vehicle had been chewed apart, off, and insulation had been removed. I investigated the internet on this problem and it seems that several vehicle makes and models were affected. It seems that the manufactures were using a food based ingredient in the insulation of the wires, (soy). This is attracting rodents, (squirrels) to this for food. It could happen anywhere, parked at the post office, grocery store, your friends house, etc. My vehicle only has 980 miles. I have never had this before. What would happen if the wires catch on fire or your car stops on the freeway because of this issue. Can this be investigated? At this point, what's going to keep this from happening again. We've had several toyota vehicles in the past and did not have any wire harness problems. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 980 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | COTTAGE GROVE, MN |
| VIN pattern | JTMRFREV2JJXXXXXX |
| 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 | 10 |
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