1998 Toyota Rav4 Brakes Problems
20 owner-reported brakes complaints from NHTSA data
Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.
Brakes Recalls (1)
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:ROTOR
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY ELECTRIC VEHICLES. THE FRONT DISC BRAKE ROTOR, WHEN EQUIPPED WITH STEEL WHEELS, CAN DEVELOP STRESS FRACTURES IF THE LUG NUTS ARE TIGHTENED WITH EXCESSIVE TORQUE.
Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DISC BRAKE ROTORS. IF THE VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH STEEL WHEELS, TOYOTA WILL REPLACE THE FRONT DISC BRAKE ROTORS AND STEEL WHEELS WITH NEW DISC BRAKE ROTORS AND NEW ALUMINUM WHEELS. IN ADDITION A CAUTION LABEL THAT READS, "USE NEW GENUINE TOYOTA ALUMINUM WHEELS." WILL BE AFFIXED. VEHICLES ALREADY EQUIPPED WITH ALUMINUM WHEELS WILL ONLY REQUIRE CAUTION LABEL INSTALLATION.
Owner Complaints (20)
Your brakes failed to work when you tried to stop at a red light, and the vehicle lurched forward instead. Pumping the brake pedal a second time didn't help—the car actually accelerated. Only on the third firm brake application did the vehicle finally stop, but you nearly hit the car ahead of you. This brake failure may involve the hydraulic system and could require inspection of the master cylinder, brake lines, or brake fluid.
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Even after you replaced the brake pads during maintenance, your brakes still feel loose or unresponsive at times, especially after driving on the highway. This could indicate a problem with the brake system beyond just the pads, such as air in the brake lines, worn rotors, or issues with the brake calipers. You should have a mechanic inspect the entire brake system to identify and fix the underlying cause.
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While driving at 25 mph, you applied the brakes and heard an abnormal noise. Your vehicle was also difficult to stop. A mechanic found that your front driver's side rotor was worn and replaced it. This issue wasn't covered by any recalls for your vehicle.
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ENGINE LIGHT CAME 0N. CONSUMER APPLIED BRAKES, AND VEHICLE WENT FORWARD AND JUMPED CURB. CONSUMER'S VEHICLE HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE, AND LIGHT WENT OFF. NEXT DAY, DEALER CHECKED SYSTEM'S COMPUTER AND A SENSOR KICKED UP THE IDLER. SENSOR WILL HAVE TO BE REPLACED. CONSUMER WAS UNAWARE OF THE CAUSE, AND IF IT WAS AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM.*AK
WHEN APPLYING BRAKES PEDAL GOES TO FLOOR ,CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. ALSO, VEHICLE CONTINUES TO ACCELERATE AFTER BRAKES ARE APPLIED. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
WHILE PASSING A TRUCK BRAKES LOCKED UP. DEALER WAS CONTACTED . PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
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SQUEAKY BRAKES WHICH GRADUALLY BECOMES WORSE WITH GRINDING NOISE, PROBLEM WITH ALL ROTOR AND NEED NEW BRAKES, ONE MONTH LATER WITH BRAKES STILL SQUEAKY
NOISEY BRAKES REPLACED.
BRAKES MALFUNCTIONED. *YC
BRAKE ROTORS FAILED.
BRAKES FAILED.
BRAKE SWITCH RELEASE HANDLE FAILED. *YC
BRAKES SQUEAK. *YC
BRAKES FAILED.
INTERMITTENTLY THE BRAKING SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING THE BRAKE PEDAL TO BE "HARD" AND EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. THE VEHICLE SLID, ALMOST RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT. CAUSE UNKNOWN. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE PROBLEM. *AK TOYOTA DECIDED TO TAKE VEHICLE BACK AND GIVE CONSUMER A NEW ONE. *SLC
BRAKING SYSTEM IS DEFECTIVE, AND ON WET PAVEMENT AT 20MPH THE BRAKES LOCK UP. DEALER AND INSURANCE COMPANY CONTACTED. AFTER REPAIR WORK HAD BEEN DONE, PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE OCCURS WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED. *AK
POWER ASSISTED FRONT DISC AND REAR BRAKE DRUMS FAILED.