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Used-car problems.
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2019 · Toyota

RAV4

What owners reported

878 reports
Fuel system269
Other components252
Engine213

Categories overlap. Counts aren’t failure rates.

On the manufacturer’s record

Warranty Program/Extension · 24TE04

Coolant shut-off valve

Secondary coverage is 10 years from first use or 100,000 miles, whichever occurs first. The separate mileage-independent primary period ended November 30, 2025.

Aug 11, 2026 · NHTSA 11037186Read coverage & conditions
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Honda · A26-016

CR-V head gasket

10 years / 150,000 miles

The bulletin describes reduced head-gasket sealing effectiveness, with possible overheating, coolant loss, misfires and codes P0300–P0304.

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Toyota · 24TE04

Coolant shut-off valve

10 years / 100,000 miles

A valve coolant leak can cause an engine-maintenance message or abnormal air-conditioning operation.

The mileage-independent primary coverage ended November 30, 2025. Secondary time/mileage limits still need checking.

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Owner reports

What owners reported to NHTSA. A starting point for questions, not a confirmed diagnosis.

02

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03

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