2013 Toyota RAV4 brakes problems

Filed Apr 12, 2024 · Brakes, Fuel system · CT

In at least 5 or more instances the vehicle has had unintended acceleration and thrust the car forward while I was braking and trying to come to a stop. Once it happened at a 4-way intersection and propelled my car into the middle of the intersection and I had to swerve to avoid a head-on collision with another car. I , or the other driver, could have been killed. In all cases the braking failed to stop the car and in fact sped it up even though the brakes were applied.

Filed Dec 27, 2021 · Brakes · CA

Brakes failed to stop while parking vehicle with a speed of less than 5 mph hitting landscaping with a young pine tree that made the vehicle stopped. Hit and went over some matured bushes on the landscaped parking lot. The SUV cannot be stopped even brakes were depressed all the way. I needed to have my vehicle towed out of the bushes and the broken young tree in order to get out of the rubble. I need to have my brakes inspected by the dealership this week as it happened this Christmas Eve and the service are closed.

Filed Jun 24, 2021 · Brakes · FL

The brake line on the on the driver's side leaked brake fluid on the rotors and pads leading to an increased risk of crash due to lubricated brakes

Filed Mar 1, 2021 · Brakes, Electrical · 101,000 miles · NY

I saw article in USA today. Exact same thing was happening to my rav4 a month ago. I brought back to dealer and they changed the battery- but I paid for it.

Filed May 21, 2019 · Brakes · VA

The brakes never appeared to be right on this car from day 1. They squeek when braking and there's nothing wrong with the pads, shoes or rotors, per several mechanics, including toyota certified mechanics. Got them cleaned but the problem recurs. If I hit the brakes too hard for an extended period of time, the car begins to shake until I let up on the brake. This happens at any time, on any roadway, while in motion.

Filed Jan 26, 2019 · Brakes, Electrical · 45,000 miles · CA

Car won't start. Panel turns on but it won't engage the starter. Can hear a buzz noise, like a magnetized coil going off. Shifter is locked. Steering wheel is locked. Brake impossible to push down. Only way I can start the car is with the emergency procedure pushing the start button for 15 seconds. But still the shifter is blocked in parking and to be able to drive the car I need to use the little switch under the button size cover next to the shifter. Toyota has no clue what is going on. Vehicle has 45k miles

Filed Nov 16, 2017 · Acceleration, Brakes · 379 miles · NY · crash

Tl* the contact owned a 2013 toyota rav4. While attempting to reverse, the vehicle experienced unintended acceleration. The contact attempted to stop the vehicle, but the brakes ceased. As a result, the vehicle jumped the curb and crashed into three trucks and a tree. The failure occurred without warning. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was not filed. There were no injuries. The vehicle was towed to a salvage yard where it was deemed destroyed. The manufacturer and dealer were not contacted. The VIN was invalid. The failure mileage was 379.*tt consumer stated she started reversing and suddenly the car started acceleration, she pressed the brake it did not stop as a result the car went out of control and hit 3 parked trucks. Updated 8/15/18

Filed Dec 19, 2016 · Brakes · 20,000 miles · NY

This vehicle has a faulty brake, it makes a sound every time you apply brake. Moreover the brakes feels very soft, need to push very hard on brakes to stop the car. Bought the car new and on original toyota brakes that came with the new car. It is a safety problem.

Filed Dec 9, 2016 · Brakes · 36,000 miles · CA

Makes lot of noise front brakes when driving and applying brakes.

Filed Nov 14, 2016 · Brakes · NY

Brakes failed while driving at low speed in the city of yonkers, new york. Car has very low mileage and has had routine maintenance thru toyota dealership