2010 Toyota RAV4: brake failure

5 of the 400 complaints about the 2010 Toyota RAV4 describe brake failure.

owner complaints: 5
of this car's complaints: 1%
typical mileage: 8,000
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 7 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Brake failure by model year

2025
2
2024
1
2023
4
2022
2
2021
3
2020
4
2019
4
2018
1
2017
6
2016
5
2015
6
2013
4
2012
4
2011
7
2010
5
2009
7
2008
2
2007
4
2006
2
2004
1
2001
1
1998
2
1996
1

What owners say

Filed Jun 13, 2014 · Acceleration, Brakes · 24,000 miles · MA · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota rav4. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed and the vehicle continued to accelerate. The vehicle crashed into the rear end of another vehicle. There was no personal injury. A police report was not filed of the incident. The vehicle was able to be driven from the scene. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer. The black box data detected that the brakes were not faulty. The vehicle had not been repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 24,000. The consumer stated it was not the first time, she and her husband experienced brake failure, with the vehicle continuing to accelerate. The dealer informed the consumer, that an update on the brakes had not been made. The consumer stated she never received any type of notification, to have service done.

Filed Jan 4, 2013 · Brakes · 53,450 miles · WI · crash

I was driving up to traffic light to stop and I went to brake and my brake pedal seized up! It felt like it got stuck and would not engage, causing me to have no brakes and I hit car in front of me. I had no brakes and I could not stop! I have been cited for hitting someone from behind and there was nothing I could do to stop! I believe my ABS- antilock braking system some how caused my brakes to seize up and become inoperable.

Filed Dec 2, 2010 · Acceleration, Brakes · 8,000 miles · NC · crash

I was going about 4 MPH around a grocery store parking lot and the vehicle made a loud roaring noise and accelerated. I was unable to stop accept for a concrete post in the parking lot. I had no control and no brakes. This incident has left me without a vehicle for use. This is detrimental to my daily routine including the care of my 93 year old father who has doctors appointments and other needs that require a vehicle. I have only had the car for 6 months and cannot afford to make car payments or pay $40.00 for car rental. It will be over 3 weeks before the dealership will check electronic box/the car and was told that it would be an additional 3 weeks before I would be contacted. I will not be given a rental until proof is determined.

Filed Oct 5, 2010 · Brakes, Transmission · 800 miles · UT · crash

Vehicle was at the stop sign for the high speed train. The vehicle was rearended by a truck. Brakes were applied, the brakes failed and the vehicle continued to go towards the railroad crossing with approach of the high speed train. The driver in desperation made a u-turn still trying to stop the vehicle. In desperation the gear was shifted to park and the key removed, the vehicle continued to roll jumped the curb and fortunately ran into tree which stopped the vehicle. The vehicle body damage is being repaired.

Filed May 27, 2010 · Brakes · 800 miles · TX · crash

Auto accident due to brake failure. The banjo bolt was loose on the right brake caliper on 2010 toyota rav 4 with 800 miles. The car could not stop when trying to stop on front of stop sign as a result the car crossed the street and hit the curb and the light pole across the street.