Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE | |||||
| AC003099 | 07/30/1999 | 608125 | Information on the improved cowl top ventilator louver sub-assemby. *tt | 11/05/1999 | |
| AX00197A | 02/19/1997 | 52150 | Large fender flare mudguard installation. *jd | 07/17/1997 | |
| AX00197 | 02/14/1997 | 52119 | '97 rav4 large fender flare mudguard installation. *jd | 07/17/1997 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||||
| BO00102 | 01/02/1998 | 600865 | Procedures to improve door lock operation feel. *yc | 06/10/1998 | |
| BO00198 | 01/02/1998 | 600201 | Procedure that improves door lock operation. *yc | 04/29/1998 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||
| 03/20/2012 | 108000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1997 toyota rav4. the contact stated the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for routine maintenance where they detected that the entire subframe was completely rusted. the vehicle was then taken to an authorized dealer for a second opinion. the technician informed the contact that the body frame would need to be replaced. the vehicle had not been repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the defect. the approximate failure mileage was 108,000. kmj | |||
| 03/20/2012 | 108000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1997 toyota rav4. the contact stated the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for a routine maintenance and they detected the entire subframe completely rusted. the vehicle was then taken to an authorized dealer for a second opinion. the technician informed that the body frame would need to be replaced. the vehicle had not been repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the defect. the approximate failure mileage was 108,000. js | |||
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS - UNDERBODY SHIELDS | |||
| 09/14/2011 | 165920 | 1 | |
| I took my vehicle in for some routine maintenance to be done and was called to come in by the mechanic. he showed me under my car, more specifically the frame on my car. it had extensive rust damage. the rust was not just on the surface, but had large holes eaten away within the entire frame. the body of the vehicle is in very good condition. the mechanic stated it was not safe to drive, because of the holes/damage on the frame. he did not think it was normal wear. updated 10/20/11 *bf | |||
| 09/14/2011 | 165920 | 1 | |
| I took my vehicle in for some routine maintenance to be done and was called to come in by the mechanic. he showed me under my car, more specifically the frame on my car. it had extensive rust damage. the rust was not just on the surface, but had large holes eaten away within the entire frame. the body of the vehicle is in very good condition. the mechanic stated it was not safe to drive, because of the holes/damage on the frame. he did not think it was normal wear. | |||