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hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
108,000 miles

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1997 Toyota RAV4 body / paint problems

body / paint problem

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1997 Toyota RAV4 Owner Comments

problem #2

Mar 202012

RAV4 4-cyl

  • 108,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

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. Updated 05/11/12 updated 05/21/12

- Appleton, WI, USA

problem #1

Mar 212012

RAV4 4-cyl

  • 108,000 miles
The sub-frame is rusting out and I have been told it is dangerous to drive. Toyota has told me there is nothing they can do.

- Appleton, WI, USA

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