1. Toyota RAV4
  2. Problems
  3. 2012
  4. Service Brakes

2012 Toyota RAV4 Service Brakes Problems

30
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 30 stored complaint records:

  • 10 indicate a crash
  • 1 indicate injury
  • 1 indicate fire

What owners report

  • brake pedal · 10 records

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
1–30k mi17
30–60k mi8
60–100k mi2

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • January 10, 2013 · 200 miles

    Service Brakes

    Tl* the contact owns a 2012 toyota rav 4. The contact stated that while traveling 40 mph, the contact attempted to engage the brakes but the vehicle failed to stop. As a result of the failure, the contact crashed into another vehicle. A police report was filed and no injuries were reported. The vehicle was towed. There were repairs completed on the vehicle that were not related to the brakes. The manufacture was not…

    Crash reported

    ODI 10597924

  • December 21, 2012 · 27,000 miles

    Air Bags · Body · Service Brakes · Steering

    I was driving westbound on i-70 around mp 129. This is just before glenwood canyon. There was a flashing icy road sign at which time, i signaled my intention to move to the right lane which i did. I slowed down and put my car in 3rd. This was just before a curve to the right where the road and visibility narrow. The right lane was completely iced over as i realized when i got around the curve. In front of me, i saw…

    Crash reported

    ODI 10490026

  • November 7, 2012 · 1,577 miles

    Service Brakes

    Driving in rush hour traffic and braking for car in front of me but nothing happened. Readjusted myself and pressed harder on brakes but still rolling. Brakes to floor but still moving. Had brake pressed to floor and ended up rolling into car in front of me. Minor scratches on my front but none on car ahead of me. Got out because i thought someone hit me from behind because couldn't explain why i couldn't stop. No…

    ODI 10484006

  • September 15, 2012 · 500 miles

    Service Brakes

    Tl* the contact owns a 2012 toyota rav-4. The contact stated that when driving at various speeds, the vehicle would make a clicking noise. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times. The technician stated that it was normal for a new vehicle to make noises but proceeded to replace the brakes pad and shim kit. Additionally, all of the brake components were lubricated however, the failure recurred. The contact…

    Crash reported · 2 injuries

    ODI 10544017

  • July 2, 2012 · 85 miles

    Service Brakes

    This is a leased car. This date was the first episode of a recurring problem. Each time it took place on a local street. Each time as the driver ( my wife or myself ) was stepping on the brake to bring the car to a full stop the car suddenly started to accelerate. This first incident was noteworthy but was attributed to the newness of the vehicle. The three incidents that followed were considerably worse. We…

    ODI 10473271

Catalog parts for this system

Catalog year/make/model rows for 2012 Toyota RAV4.

Catalog fitment does not by itself prove OEM-equivalent compatibility.