1998 Toyota RAV4 brakes problems

16 complaints (21% of all complaints for this car). 2 crashes reported.

owner complaints: 16
of this car's complaints: 21%
crashes: 2
recalls: 1

Which part fails

Foundation components
4
Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
4
Foundation components: master cylinder
2
Power assist
1
Foundation components: disc: rotor
1
Foundation components: disc
1
Disc: rotor
1
Conventional: mechanical
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Toyota RAV4 brakes problems in other years

Related recalls

Service brakes, air: disc: rotorReported August 9, 2000 · 780 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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.
Risk: The disc rotor could break (where it mounts to the wheel), resulting in a loss of braking action on that wheel, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.

Recall number 00V212000 · Recall details

What 1998 Toyota RAV4 owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Oct 30, 2017 · Brakes · FL

Even after I replaced the brake pads while doing maintenance, the brakes are still loose at times, mostly after running on the highway.

Filed Aug 4, 2014 · Brakes · AR

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 toyota rav4. The contact stated that while driving 25 MPH, the brakes were applied and there was an abnormal noise. In addition, the vehicle was difficult to come to a stop. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where the front driver's side rotor was replaced. The contact stated that the VIN was not included in any recalls. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The mileage was unavailable.

Filed Apr 13, 2011 · Brakes · 120,000 miles · MD

The brakes failed to work twice and the vehicle lurched forward instead into drive. This was at low speed when attempting to come to a complete stop at a red light. When the first braking attempt failed, the brake was pumped a second time and it failed to stop and accelerated instead. Firm pressure was applied to the brake pedal a third time and this did prompt the vehicle to stop but it was close to rear-ending another car already stopped at the light.

Filed Sep 27, 2002 · Brakes · CA

Filed Sep 28, 2001 · Acceleration, Brakes · NY · crash

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.

Filed Feb 20, 2001 · Acceleration, Brakes · TX

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.

Filed Jan 8, 2001 · Brakes, Suspension · FL

Replaced brakes 4 times since purchase, pads twice a year, replaced rotors twice. Brakes are always sqeaking. Curently, struts are leaking. *ak

Filed Sep 5, 2000 · Brakes · PA

While passing a truck brakes locked up. Dealer was contacted . Please provide further information.

Filed Sep 5, 2000 · Acceleration, Brakes · PA

No summary

Filed Aug 31, 2000 · Brakes · CA

Squeaky brakes which gradually becomes worse with grinding noise, problem with all rotor and need new brakes, one month later with brakes still squeaky

Questions about the 1998 Toyota RAV4 brakes

Does the 1998 Toyota RAV4 have brakes problems?

Owners have filed 16 complaints about the brakes of the 1998 Toyota RAV4, 21% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.

At what mileage do 1998 Toyota RAV4 brakes problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1998 Toyota RAV4 brakes?

Yes, 1 recall: 00V212000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the Toyota RAV4 have bad brakes?

The Toyota RAV4 model years with the most brakes complaints are 2011 (48 complaints), 2007 (47 complaints) and 2016 (46 complaints).