2007 Toyota RAV4 Service Brakes Problems
- 26
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 26 stored complaint records:
- 3 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- brake booster · 5 records
- check engine · 5 records
- stop sign · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 9 |
| 1–30k mi | 5 |
| 30–60k mi | 5 |
| 100–150k mi | 3 |
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Air Bags · Service Brakes
While getting my emergency brake repaired because it did not appear to be holding properly at firestone the technician pulled the emergency brake lever and the drivers side air bag deployed. After taking suv to toyota dealership they stated that the individual pulled the handle up to far causing a short in the air bag module deploying the air bag while individual was in the drivers seat. I consider this to be a…
1 injury
ODI 11194072
Service Brakes · Unknown Or Other · Vehicle Speed Control
I have owned a 2007 toyota rav 4 for 10 years. I was leaving a delaware, ohio, hospital parking lot, backing out slowly, my foot on the brake, while turning the wheel to the left. Suddenly the engine roared and i shot backward, smashing into the car parked behind where my car had been. The car i hit was somewhat damaged in the rear driver's side fender. The impact shoved it out of its space and almost into a small…
Crash reported
ODI 11150693
Service Brakes
MASTER CYLINDER FAILS PREMATURELY AT 71000 MILES.
ODI 11020623
Service Brakes
BRAKE BOOSTER FAILURE AT 70000 MILES
ODI 11020385
Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control · Wheels
I was turning my 2007 toyota rav4 south onto interstate 182 to head east, the car sudden out of my control and went off the road and hit a concrete barrier at 5:49 pm at 5/8/17. Two passengers were hurt.
Crash reported · 3 injuries
ODI 10984880
Fuel/Propulsion System · Service Brakes
While driving on an expressway i attempted to slow my vehicle. The brakes began to engage but then i felt the car accelerate and the car "stuttered". It may have been the brake assist kicking in. It accelerated. After a few seconds, the brakes finally engaged. About 2 miles down the road, the same thing happened except that the brakes did not engage until a few seconds later and i rear-ended someone. Thankfully…
Crash reported
ODI 10935921
Service Brakes
My brakes didn't feel right yesterday, 7/17/16 when i applied them at a stop sign, i rolled on out into the intersection before coming to a stop. That problem continued several times while i was out and about, it wasn't constant. This morning when i got to the end of my driveway my car continued into the roadway before coming to a complete stop. If there had been a car coming i would have possibly been killed or…
ODI 10885712
Engine · Service Brakes
Engine oil leaks & vibration come from the engine when you brake
ODI 11096806
Engine · Service Brakes
Oil indicator lit up. I checked the dip stick and oil was well below minimum level. I added 2 quarts of oil. My rav4 has more than 1000 miles left before the scheduled 5k oil change and neither has it been 6mos yet. Brought the car to the dealer and they performed oil consumption test. Car mileage was 87000. I brought the car back after 1000miles as instructed to do so. The test turned out negative. Coudn't do…
ODI 10929603
Service Brakes · Suspension
Just got off the highway and was driving on city streets.started hearing some creaking noise, and then a few clunks and a bang/pop as i was going around a corner at about 3-5mph i pulled into the driveway in front of me. I see my right rear tire has caved in and is rubbing against the inside of the wheel well. After jacking up the car and taking the tire off i see the entire brake assembly is rotated in, and the…
ODI 10734997
Service Brakes
Power brake booster leaks and leaves brakes very hard to operate. My wife almost ran into a building while at parking lot speed.
ODI 10734893
Service Brakes
The dealer said that the sensors behind my breaks were defective. My abs and cruise control does not work. This has been an ongoing problem since i purchased the car. Can you help. The deal said it is not a safety issue because i can use my brakes the old fashion way by pumping them. Abs does not work. What can i do. Toyota said this is a common problem with the rave4. *tr
ODI 10680886
Fuel/Propulsion System · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
First noticed the problem on 11/10/2014 when approaching a stop light. The rav4 took longer than normal to come to a stop with greater force required to stop. Once fully stopped, the vehicle was idling with low rpm's (~500) and the check engine light turned on along with vsc and trac lights. Was able to drive the vehicle home, but experienced the same symptoms at every stop light / stop sign. Contacted toyota…
ODI 10660548
Service Brakes
The brake makes hissing noises and the driver is required to press it down very hard for it to work, therefore the car has to go into park mode at the stop light in order for the vehicle to remain at a complete stop. *tr
ODI 10610060
Engine · Power Train · Service Brakes
The car unexpectedly accelerated as i was approaching a red traffic light. My foot was on the brake to slow down when the car's engine revved up and the car kept moving forward with my foot on the brake pedal as far as it could go. The car finally stopped about 6 feet into the intersection. The next morning the car repeated the unexpected acceleration while i was trying to slow down prior to stopping for a stop…
ODI 10578321
Fuel System, Gasoline · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
I was stopped at a stop sign here in town. All of a sudden, without warning, the vehicle started to experience a high degree of acceleration. My foot was firmly planted on the brake pedal only. I could not stop the vehicle till i put it in neutral. The engine then started to rev itself up uncontrollably, until i turned it off with the ignition key. I was a good 15 feet into oncoming traffic when i had stopped. I…
ODI 10566731
Service Brakes
With the engine on, while stopped at traffic congestion or red light, pedal brakes goes almost to the floor. It is at the mechanic for a week now, trying to repair it. Brake pump was replaced, still the same problem. *tr
ODI 10536815
Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
As i was driving home, the check engine, the trac and vsc lights all came on at the same time. I also heard a hissing noise when i pressed down on the brakes. I went to a mechanic to see what the problem might be, but it was late in the day and everyone was closing. He told me it sounded like a vacuum leak in the brake booster and to bring it back first thing monday (he seemed to think it'd be okay to drive over the…
ODI 10533450
Electrical System · Service Brakes · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
On march 21st the abs, vsc, traction and brake warning lights came on while driving at 35 mph in dry weather condition. When the lights were on, the abs system was triggered making difficult to brake to stop. Since then the warning lights have been on and off and so i've been having difficulties when slowing down at a higher speed rate 60 mph, slow speed 20 mph, and even stopping. On tuesday, april 8 i brought the…
ODI 10578937
Service Brakes · Structure · Vehicle Speed Control
The gas pedal and brake can easily be stepped on at the same time with one foot. I have done this on several occasions, it's just been luck that has prevented me from causing injury damage to myself or others. It does give me a good scare. *tr
ODI 10596399
Service Brakes
Brake booster failure, replace by toyota dealer. *tr
ODI 10493087
Service Brakes
I was traveling at approximately 45 mph and applied the brakes. A hissing sound could be heard and there was a significant loss of stopping power. I had to apply an excessive amount of pressure to the pedal to stop the vehicle. And it also took an excessive distance to get it stopped.. The check engine light illuminated along with the stability control and other dashboard warning lights. I continued to drive…
ODI 10478935
Electrical System · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
Traveling approximately 45 mph on dry pavement. Went to apply brakes prior to approaching turn lane and could not stop. Brakes were there (pedal was firm and did not go to floor) but accelerator seem to override the braking system. Proceeded to stand on brakes to attempt to stop as there were three lanes of stopped traffic and no where else to go. Shifted car into park to come to an abrupt stop to avoid hitting 8+…
ODI 10477102
Engine And Engine Cooling · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav 4. The contact stated that while driving 45 mph, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the posterior oxygen sensor was defective and needed to be replaced. Two days later, the check engine light was illuminated again and the contact experienced brake failure. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer who diagnosed that…
ODI 10426253
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes · Wheels
2007 toyota rav4 rear speed sensors can abruptly fail during poor climate, causing failure to the vehicle stability control, abs, and traction control systems. Toyota has refused to acknowledge that failure of this part is common, which is especially dangerous when driving conditions are poor. *tr
ODI 10568869
Catalog parts for this system
Catalog year/make/model rows for 2007 Toyota RAV4.
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