2006 Toyota RAV4: ABS light or ABS activating

Filed Apr 15, 2019 · Brakes · 107,000 miles · MN

Having an issue with my rear right wheel speed sensor - so therefor if I don't cough up the $1200 that toyota is asking, I won't have the safety features of ABS or traction control on my car. I was driving on the highway when the ABS, brake and traction control warning lights came on... They've been on for a week.. Car is sitting at toyota now while I decide what to do

Filed May 26, 2016 · Electrical, Steering · 128,000 miles · CA

While sitting in slow 5-10mph traffic on the freeway, the power steering seized and the airbag dashboard warning light came on at the same time (for about 2-3 seconds at a time). A few miles later, other warning lights (vsc, slip, ABS, engine, battery) all illuminated on and off randomly. Took it to the mechanic to have it looked at. They replaced the battery, but the problem happened again about 12 hours later. The alternator is a year old and the battery, tires, alignment, and engine coils are all brand new. After half a dozen calls to the dealership, come to find out, the problem is the computer that controls the power steering... A problem which has been acknowledged and recalled for 2014-15 model year rav4s. This is a serious safety flaw, and it is insulting and negligent that toyota is pretending this isn't a serious problem for other model years.

Filed Jan 4, 2015 · Acceleration, Brakes · 98,000 miles · UT

Driving down road at 20-25 MPH. Suddenly the right front wheel locked up (brake pedal was *not* being pressed) and began the ABS shudder as if vehicle was braking on ice. Vehicle pulled hard to the right; this occurred several times over the next few minutes. After car warmed up it didn't happen again, but recurred the next morning after starting out. Searched internet and found other toyota drivers had experienced the same problem and 'resolved' it by removing fuses for ABS braking system, rendering it inoperative. Car brakes normally now with no issues, but ABS, brakes, vsc and other dash lights are on because ABS system is disabled.

Filed Jan 2, 2014 · Acceleration, Brakes · 90,000 miles · IL

I had ABS, vsc all the traction light came on my car around 6 months ago. I took it into the dealer and got the car fixed the culprit was the bad ABS sensor. Now on new years night while driving home all the lights came on and I lost my traction ABS suddenly. After parking the car for few hrs or so seems to cure it, but it kicked in while driving again and lost ABS, traction etc. It is very unsafe and I am taking my car to the dealer for second time, first thing in the morning. Now do I have to do that for all 4 sensors? Wait till they die out one by one and go all year around ? What happens if my ABS and traction stops working while I am on highway while its heavy snowing? I after quick research online there seems like the ABS sensor problem is quite common among all the rav4 in similar body style. If toyota knows about it why are they not doing something ? If I loose ABS and my traction while driving I am jeopardizing my life. I am certain that toyota have said oh its bad ABS sensor and made the customer fix it but how about the rest of the sensors which is about to go bad? I would kindly seek if someone could get back to me. I would also volunteer my time and allow the car to be tested at your facility if needed to do so.

Filed Aug 25, 2013 · Steering, Transmission · 43,116 miles · NJ · crash

While driving on a suburban nj road at around 30-40mph, the vehicle lost steering control out of the blue. The car veered into the left lane, I attempted to right the car and simultaneously hit the breaks. The ABS response kicked in, and the car veered drastically to the right, going off the road, across the sidewalk, and finally coming to a stop in the woods. The repair shop discovered that the cause of accident was a broken tie rod of the back right wheel, that had been broken for a while because the sleeve encasing had rusted over. The damage to the car totalled $10,000, and the shop would have totaled the car if the milage hadnt been so low.

Filed Feb 18, 2011 · Acceleration, Electrical · 116,000 miles · NJ

2006 rav4 : speed control: sudden acceleration and sudden decrease in acceleration on highway. Starting in november 2010 our toyota rav4 would suddenly acceleration on highway,lunge forward while parking for no reason. In december 2010 all senor lights on the dashboard panel came on and the car actually decelerated while I while trying to change lanes on the highway. I quickly turned on my four ways and moved to the far left of highway for safety . All the dash board lights went off and car resumed normal driving functions. On february 16, 2011 I was on the highway again attempting to change lanes and the car decelerated and appeared to be stalling-out also all the dashboard lights when on:check engine ,ABS,vsh,and 4wd. I again put my four ways on and moved to shoulder of highway, my vehicle resumed normal driving functions and all dashboard lights went off. About 5 minutes later the same thing happened again. I took my car to my mechanic the next day and he states it appears to be a malfuction in the senory panel. He contacted the toyota dealer and is awaiting a response. My car in undrivable at the present time due to the fact it could stop running at any time for no apparent reason.

Filed Feb 8, 2011 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 48,000 miles · IL

To whom it may concern: I sent the below letter directly to toyota and received a note back stating my issue is not considered a recall. However, I feel this is a safety issue and toyota should be covering the repairs. I have a 2006 rav4 that encountered an issue feb 2010. I took it into a toyota dealership and the diagnosis was left rear speed sensor and harness. Since the estimate was a little over $1000.00, I was not able to afford the repair. Within a few weeks after I picked up the car, the ABS, trac and vsc lights went off and stayed off until dec 2010. When the lights came back on, I started to research the issue and came up with a "technical service bulletin (tsb)" explaining exactly the symptom I am experiencing. The tsb states that some 2006 model year rav4 vehicles may exhibit an ABS m.I.l. "on"............ The tsb goes on stating the rear wheel sensor have been modified to correct this condition. My VIN number according to this tsb shows that my rav4 is one of those vehicles that fall into this category of a possible failure. The warranty information stated the repair is covered under the toyota comprehensive warranty of 3 years or 36,000 miles. The warranty application does also state the repair is limited to correction based upon a customer's specific complaint. I drove to a dealer in my area and explained the issue and showed them the tsb. I also called your customer experience center. Unfortunately, I did not receive any cooperation concerning my issue. My rav4 is 4 years old and had around 48,000 miles (the first time this issue occurred) - just out of the "comprehensive warranty". I purchased a toyota for its reliability and safety. Now, both of those reasons are hindered because of an issue toyota knew about in 2006 that unfortunately occurred on my vehicle just out of the warranty. I would like to talk to someone that can make a reasonable and conscious decision concerning my complaint.

Filed Feb 5, 2010 · Brakes · 46,000 miles · MN

I wish to report an ongoing problem with the ABS braking system on my 2006 rav. It seems similar to that described for the new prius models. When braking on slippery or bumpy surfaces, usually at final braking at a stop sign, the system seems to take over and I have no braking control. (it is as if a pre-set braking program goes into effect.) it happens most often at low speeds, just as I brake for the stop -- and should have stopped easily. I have had many, many incidents where this has caused me to slide through a stop sign into an intersection. This has been a recurrent problem this winter, and is a serious concern for driving in minnesota winters.

Filed Apr 4, 2008 · Brakes · 26,500 miles · TX

The first problem I had with my rav-4 is when I was driving and was attempting to stop. I had to slam on the brakes and all my warning lights came on the ABS light the traction control, the brake like. I took it in and the dealer replaced the ABS module. I am beginning to have the same problems prior to leading up to the incident have to apply more pressure the ABS light will come on the brake light will come on and the traction control light comes on for no reason sometimes even when I am sitting still at a red light. I have taken it back to the dealer and they state that nothing is going on.

Filed Oct 16, 2007 · Brakes · 5,500 miles · PA

My rav4 started giving me brake problems within 5 months, about 5,500 miles. I took it over to the dealership where I bought the rav4. They said the rotors had to be cut, so they cut them and put new brakes on them. The problem started again in less than a month. I drive a lot in the highway, so I put some miles in the rav4. I took it to the dealership where I bought it again, again and again because they kept on making noise and I was afraid the rav4 wouldn't stop when I put on the brakes. After the 3rd try because the brakes were still making noise and they weren't stopping correctly and the people at the dealership looked at me like I was crazy. They said the car was safe to drive. I changed to another toyota dealership. At this dealership, first they said nothing was wrong, but they took a ride with me in the rav4 and realized what I said. They put new front rotors and new front brakes. When I went to get the rav4, I told them the noise was still there. They said to try it out for at least 500 miles before they put the rear rotors. That was at 18,000 miles. At 19,000 miles I took it back because the noise was still there. They put the rear rotors and brakes. Now, after five months and 8,000 miles it started all over again. This time, the lights are turning on for brakes, 4wd, ABS, vsc are turning on. I took it back to the dealership and they said the front brakes are completed gone and the rotors need to be cut. I complaint because it was only 8,000 more and they were used in the turnpike. They said the lights went on because the brake fluid went very low. I still had to pay to put on my brakes and cut the rotors. The following day, the lights of brakes, 4wd, ABS, vsc turned on again. I am afraid of driving the rav4 and it won't stop in time and there is an accident.

Filed Apr 10, 2007 · Brakes, Lights · 17,000 miles · MN

Tl*- the contact owns a 2006 toyota rav 4. When starting the vehicle the cvs, ABS, 4 wheel drive, and brake warning lights remained illuminated on the dashboard. The failure occurred twice and for as long as 1 week. The dealer stated that they were unable to diagnose the failure, but that they would research it. As of this date the dealer had not informed the contact of their findings. The failure mileage was 17,000, and the current mileage was 21,000.