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2012 Toyota RAV4 visibility complaints

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Filed Dec 19, 2018 · Electrical, Visibility · 60,000 miles · NY

O2 sensor and other sensors keep lighting up

Filed Jul 5, 2018 · Visibility · 80,000 miles · KY

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 toyota rav4. While driving approximately 45 MPH, a distortion was noticed straight across the front windshield. The distortion was approximately five inches from where the dashboard met the windshield. The distortion on the windshield was noticeable from the day the vehicle was purchased used two years ago. The contact commented that it may have been more noticeable to her because she was short in stature. The dealer (oxmoor toyota, 8003 shelbyville road, louisville, kentucky 40222) was notified of the failure and offered to replace the windshield. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.

Filed Jul 5, 2017 · Seat belts, Visibility · LA

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 toyota rav4. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 16v096000 (seat belts) and 15v577000 (visibility/wiper). The parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The vehicle was taken to bohn brothers toyota (located at 3800 lapalco blvd harvey, la, 70058) on three separate occasions who stated that the recall remedy parts were unavailable. The attempted to call the manufacturer, but the wait time was long and the line disconnected. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed Apr 6, 2017 · Visibility · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 toyota rav4. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v577000 (visibility/wiper); however, the part for the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed Apr 4, 2017 · Brakes, Electrical · 8,000 miles · MA

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 toyota rav4. While driving 40 MPH and attempting to clean the windshield, the fluid failed to exit the windshield washer reservoir. Also, while attempting to brake in the snow at 5 MPH, the ABS failed to engage and the contact had to repeatedly depress the brake pedal to stop the vehicle. Additionally, the tire pressure indicator remained illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 8,000.

Filed Jan 27, 2017 · Visibility · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 toyota rav4. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v577000 (visibility/wiper); however, the part to do the recall repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed Dec 27, 2016 · Visibility · MA

I recieved a recall notice in september that said I would get second notification but I never got one. When will I get a letter to fix this recall on my car????

Filed Oct 25, 2016 · Seat belts, Visibility · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 toyota rav4. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 15v577000 (visibility/wiper) and 16v096000 (seat belts). The parts needed for the repair were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The VIN was unknown. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Oct 11, 2016 · Visibility · 9,000 miles · FL

This recall was initially issued on sept.17, 2015. As of oct. 11, 2016 no fix has been issued. A year is more than sufficient time for toyota to come up with a repair method and implementation. To date, nothing has been done.

Filed Oct 5, 2016 · Visibility · WA

I received a recall notice regarding water dripping onto the windshield wiper motor link. Over time this problem can cause corrosion & wear @ the wiper motor link joint resulting in separation of the wiper link from the wiper motor crank arm. Recall date was 9-17-15 (over a year). I would like to have this remedied immediately to avoid loss of my wiper and a corrosion problem.

Filed Oct 4, 2016 · Visibility · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 toyota rav4. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v577000 (visibility/wiper) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed Sep 28, 2016 · Visibility · NV

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 toyota rav4. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v577000 (visibility/wiper); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

Filed Sep 2, 2016 · Visibility · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 toyota rav4. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v577000 (visibility/wiper); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Aug 22, 2016 · Visibility · CO

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 toyota rav4. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v577000 (visibility/wiper); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The VIN was unknown. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Aug 8, 2016 · Visibility · NY

Received recall notice in late 2015. Part needed to satisfy recall as of aug. 2016 is still not available at local dealer. Worried about possible failure of wipers during travel.

Filed Aug 3, 2016 · Visibility · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 toyota rav4. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v233000 (visibility); however, the remedy was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The VIN was unknown. The contact had not experienced a failure.

Filed Jul 9, 2016 · Seat belts, Visibility · CA

I own a 2012 toyota rav4. I received notification of the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 16v096000 (seat belts) and 15v577000 (visibility/wiper), but have been unable to obtain the part from the dealer for an unreasonable amount of time. The manufacturer was unable to provide a specific date when the parts would be available. I have not experienced a failure.

Filed Jul 8, 2016 · Seat belts, Visibility · KS

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 toyota rav4. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 16v096000 (seat belts) and 15v577000 (visibility/wiper), but was unable to obtain the part from the dealer for an unreasonable amount of time. The manufacturer was unable to provide a specific date when the parts would be available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Jul 6, 2016 · Visibility · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 toyota rav4. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v577000(visibility/wiper); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

Filed Jun 1, 2016 · Visibility · SC

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 toyota rav4. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v577000 (visibility/wiper); however, the part needed to perform the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

Filed May 31, 2016 · Visibility · MD

2012 toyota rav 4. Consumer writes in regards to no remedy available to repair windshield motor corrosion recall notice. *smd recall # 15v577000.

Filed May 4, 2016 · Seat belts, Visibility · CO

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2012 toyota rav4. The contact stated that the parts were not available for the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 16v096000 (seat belts) and 15v577000(visibility/wipers). The manufacturer was contacted and was unable to provide a time frame the part would be supplied to the dealer. Vin tool confirms parts not available. Updated 07/12/16

Filed May 4, 2016 · Visibility · 38,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 toyota rav4. While driving at various speeds, the windshield wipers failed to function. As a result, the contact's visibility was reduced. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 15v577000 (visibility/wiper) and 16v096000 (seat belts). The parts needed to repair the vehicle were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 38,000. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

Filed May 3, 2016 · Seat belts, Visibility · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 toyota rav4. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 16v096000 (seat belts) and 15v577000 (visibility/wiper). The parts needed for the repair were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Apr 29, 2016 · Visibility · 93,232 miles · NC

Driving in heavy rain on the interstate. Windshield wipers just quit. Very scary! Scared my 4 year old tremendously. Was taken to independent shop for repair. Then found out about recall. Same issue as recall states. Link broke for wipers and motor arm. Had to replace wiper transmission.

Filed Apr 27, 2016 · Visibility · TN

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 toyota rav4. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v577000 (visibility/wiper); however, the part needed to perform the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available. Updated 06/29/16

Filed Apr 25, 2016 · Electrical, Seat belts · 24,000 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 toyota rav4. The contact stated that the air conditioning unit failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was discovered that the parts needed for the repair were not available. The contact was advised by the dealer that the vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v577000 (visibility). The dealer stated that the parts were not yet available to any of the dealers. A recall notice was also received for the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v096000 (seat belts). The contact called the dealer and was advised that the parts for the recall were also not available and could not provide a time frame in which the parts would become available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 24,000. Updated 06/23/16

Filed Apr 25, 2016 · Visibility · LA

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 toyota rav4. The contact received a notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v577000 (visibility/wiper) however, the part needed to perform the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Apr 7, 2016 · Seat belts, Visibility · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 toyota rav4. The contact received notifications for the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 16v096000 (seat belts) and 15v577000 (visibility/wiper). After contacting the dealer and the manufacturer on multiple occasions, the contact was informed that the parts needed to repair the vehicle were not available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Apr 6, 2016 · Visibility · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 toyota rav4. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v577000 (visibility/wiper); however, the part needed to perform the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

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