| Issue ID | 1716627 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11387451 |
| Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | RAV4 |
| Model Year | 2018 |
| File date | 07/01/21 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The vehicle downshifts 2x at 40 mph into a gear which makes the car lurch and the rpms go from 2000 to 4000. Happens during mild accelerator depression. If you romp on the gas this does not happen. When it does upshift the eco light comes on but then it upshifts again. The sensor does not select the right gear for the load. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 58000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | HAMPTON, NJ |
| VIN pattern | JTMNFREV2JJXXXXXX |
| 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 | 40 |
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