2014 Toyota RAV4 brakes problems

Filed Apr 11, 2026 · Brakes, Fuel system · PA

UPDATE TO PRIOR COMPLAINT — Filed April 2, 2026. VIN: [XXX] . 2014 Toyota RAV4 AWD XLE. Team Toyota Langhorne, 746 E Lincoln Hwy, Langhorne PA 19047. Vehicle remains out of service — 53 days as of April 10, 2026. SECOND REPLACEMENT VEHICLE — April 4-5, 2026: Dealership presented 2014 RAV4 VIN [XXX] as replacement. Upon visual inspection: valve cover leaking; blue silicone sealant on valve cover applied unevenly indicating prior engine disassembly or concealed active oil leak; catalytic converter flanges rotted top to rear requiring full replacement; oil on bottom of motor. Photographs available. Dealership declined to repair at estimated cost of $2,500 — April 6, 2026. DEALER RESOLUTION FAILED — April 7, 2026: Bill Sullivan, Pre-Owned Sales Director, offered buyback or trade. Both rejected as inadequate. No resolution provided. Two defective replacement vehicles presented — neither acceptable. Cases: [XXX] / [XXX] / [XXX] [XXX] — [XXX] — [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Apr 2, 2026 · Brakes, Transmission · PA

2014 Toyota RAV4 AWD XLE purchased June 2025. Multiple pre-existing safety defects confirmed by dealership personnel were never disclosed at time of sale. POWER TRAIN: Torque converter failure — vibration documented at pre-sale inspection, never disclosed or diagnosed. Axle bracket corroded so severely it was fused to axle and required cutting off — confirmed by service advisor on recorded call. BRAKES: Aftermarket brake parts installed pre-sale without disclosure. Brake system rated RED by dealership within 9,734 miles of purchase. Severe brake pedal pulsation confirmed on multiple invoices. ODY/STRUCTURE: Severe underbody and structural corrosion — subframe, crossmembers, fuel tank surfaces — never disclosed. Swollen lug nuts documented. Prior welded exhaust repair undisclosed. Exhaust flange separation and catalytic converter failure — repair quote $4,745. SEAT BELT: Rock found lodged in seat belt buckle — safety restraint failure — not noted on pre-sale inspection. RECALL 23V734000 / 23TA13: Aftermarket battery used as recall remedy — OEM replacement required — non-compliant — fire risk not disclosed at sale. All defects confirmed by dealership invoices, MPI video, and recorded calls. Vehicle out of service since February 2026. Complete documentation available.

Filed Aug 18, 2022 · Brakes, Electrical · WI · fire

Steering and brakes quit working while driving. Able to safely get off road. Took to Toyota Service Department. Per invoice "improperly installed battery caused everything to melt" battery installed by AAA in March 2020. Size 35 battery. Extensive damage.

Filed Apr 6, 2022 · Brakes · PA · crash · 1 injury

Driver [XXX] was driving down roadway and entire dashboard lite up. Attempted to apply brakes to stop vehicle, but the brakes wouldn't operate causing the vehicle to rear end another vehicle around 25 mph. The vehicle was deemed a total loss and is now with Copart PA-Pittsburgh North 2200 River Rd. Ellwood City, PA 16117. Phone number: 724‑758‑0480 INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

Filed Nov 24, 2019 · Brakes, Transmission · 74,815 miles · GA · 1 injury

The incident occurred on 11/13/2019 @ 8:30am. I had started my 2014 toyota rav4, pulled out from under the carport apprx. 25ft and put the vehicle in park and fully engaged the parking brake I always do this if I need to leave the vehicle running for any reason. In this case I was heating the interior as it was chilli. I went back inside my home to get the animal crate that contained my cat who needed to go to the vet. As I was loading the crate into the front seat the vehicle began moving in reverse. I was between the open door and the vehicle itself and after freaking out a second looked to see if the parking brake had disengaged. It had not.at that point I was along for the ride and the car drug me toward the laundry room and I went underneath the open door holding onto the armrest. When I had to release my trip I was laid out on my back with my arms and hands raised. The right front tire came into contact with first my left elbow then wrist then hand wrenching my left shoulder as it did so. This accident should never have occurred. The safety measures failed. I bought the car in october 2017 and had no trouble doing the exact same thing as described many many times. Toyota has been notified and now needs to go to any lengths necessary to make sure this does not happen to anyone else.

Filed Mar 4, 2019 · Brakes, Lights · 30,000 miles · OH

Left rear tail light - water is accumulating inside the tail light lense - potential for electrical shortage and inability to warn vehicles behind rav4 that car is turning or braking

Filed Nov 29, 2018 · Brakes · 700 miles · OH

Brakes have made a hard scratching sound if vehicle has not been driven daily since its purchase. At 30000 mile service, mechanic has noted that rear rotors are not making full contact.

Filed Jul 25, 2018 · Brakes · 50,000 miles · LA

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 toyota rav4. While driving approximately 10 MPH approaching a red light, the contact attempted to stop the vehicle, but the brake pedal traveled all the way to the floorboard. The brake pads and rotors were checked by the contact and found to be in good working condition. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (hixson toyota, 11981 lake charles, leesville, la 71446) where it was diagnosed that the master cylinder failed and needed replacement. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000.

Filed Jun 14, 2018 · Brakes · 10,000 miles · NJ

The brakes always made harsh sounds at low speeds. And the breaks wore out by 30000. The dealership also advised me that my rotors had to be replaced.

Filed Nov 21, 2017 · Brakes · 34,000 miles · CA

My name is [xxx]. The toyota service history of my vehicle from toyota. It states in february 2017 brakes is good with 8mm on the front brake pads. Next service is in june 2017, with 5,174 miles later brakes are at 3.5mm and needs to be replaced. I was not told that the driver side is at 3.5 and the passenger side was 6.0 mm. The issues started when they were replaced on 12/4/2015. [xxx]stated it was on my driving and not the brakes. It continues from the first brake service till today. If you want any more of the service history I do have it if you need it. 'information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).'