When braking at slow speeds there is a grinding and a howling noise, also extended braking distance. Dealer found no problem.*ak
2001 Toyota RAV4 brakes complaints
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A technical service bulletin was issued in october 2001 regarding a rear brake problem. Consumers vehicle had been having brake problems but did not learn of the tsb until january 2002. Consumer took vehicle in to the dealer where purchased and requested the appropriate repairs but was denied because vehicle was over the 36,000 mile limit.
Brakes were squealing. Took vehicle to dealer and had brakes replaced, but problem still exists.there was a tsb on vehicle.
While driving 35mph down a hill, had applied brakes, and vehicle failed to slow down. Vehicle jumped the sidewalk, and hit a cement wall. Driver suffered injuries.
Brakes squeal too much. I brought it back three time and the problems is still there.
Rear brake drums made a noise. When applying brakes,they grab and pull, making vehicle jerk. Also, front brakes would grind, and stopping distance increase when brakes are applied. Contacted dealer ,and dealer stated there was a technical service bulletin on vehicle, but consumer can't get adequate information.
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The brakes screetch when applied. The sound is particularly startling if the brakes are applied quickly. This sound is not the "wear sensor" sound (dealer checked brakes and said they are fine). This sound is different than the standard squeky brakes you hear on some cars and is very concerning. The windshield would rattle while driving (dealer put in a gasket and sound stopped).
While coming to complete stop by pressing ABS brakes, vehicle suddenly accelerated and hit a stonewall. Dealer has been contacted.please provide further details. Consumer has taken photographs of vehicle/ wall and ground, showing no tire marks.
Front brakes squeal when coming to a stop on a constant basis, windshield rattles at low temps less than 60 degress, rear suspension creaks when accelerating after stop
Brake shoe or drum grind when coming to full stop everytime. Brake might not be working properly. Dealer kept saying no problem, grind sound is normal.
Brakes squeal when stopping. Replaced rotors, pads. Still not corrected.
The transmission shifts slowly, pops into reverse while in the car wash and the RPM gauge shows high RPM's when accelerating in third gear. Nlm
Consumer's foot slipped off brake pedal onto throttle and almost ran into something because they were too close together. Brake pedal was too small. Manufacturer had no plans of changing design.
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