2016 Toyota RAV4: ABS light or ABS activating

Filed Nov 11, 2021 · Brakes · PA

I was traveling at a speed of 40 mph on a wet road. As I approached an intersection with stop sign I applied brakes about 100 feet before the stop sign. The ABS engaged shortly after I applied the brakes. I continued to keep foot on brake but was continuing to get closer to the intersection and the ABS was not disengaging. I attempted once to let off the ABS and apply the brakes but the ABS was still on disengaging. At this point I was entering the intersection and turned my wheel toward the left at an embankment and pulled up on my emergency parking brake to stop the vehicle. The incident did not result in a collision, as it was a 3 way stop and the other vehicles at the intersection was able to avoid hitting me. I called Rohrich Toyota immediately to see if there was a recall in the brakes or a known problem. I was told there wasn't any known problem. I tested out the brakes at slow speed and the problem didn't repeat itself under slow conditions so I drove home. I believe there is a problem with the ABS not disengaging.

Filed Oct 8, 2019 · Brakes · 65,000 miles · VA

Abs system light is on and there is no coverage plus I did not get the recall of 2016. I am on long-term disability and this is expensive to repair.

Filed Sep 27, 2018 · Brakes · 41,000 miles · FL

I was driving my car in the rain, and a warning came on that the antilock brake system was malfunctioning. I kept driving, and all ther dashboard lights flashed off then back on twice. I pulled over to the side of the road, turned the car off and back on and it stopped. This isn't the first time I've had problems with the ABS not working right in the rain. I was driving on the interstate when this happened.

Filed Oct 23, 2017 · Acceleration, Brakes · 26,000 miles · AZ

Passenger front wheel sensor harness was damaged by rodent. Vehicle has 26k miles and toyota refused to repair the break, and would only replace the entire harness at a cost not covered of $6300. The material change of these parts attract rats. This damaged cause ABS, lane departure, blind spot monitoring and cruise control systems to fail. The vehicle was parked in my driveway and I live in a gate community. I called the toyota customer line and was given the same explanation of the lack of warranty coverage. Case #1710230814

Filed Jun 12, 2017 · 7,000 miles · CA

I purchased my toyota rav4 le on may 2016 at south coast toyota in costa mesa, california. I loved it just as much as the other toyota cars I owned before. After 10 months and 7, 000 miles, I've noticed a clicking noise associated with a flickering headlights. They occur every time when shifting into drive and engaging the gear just above idle. On may 8th 2017, I decided to take it back to the dealer so they can take a look at it. First visit they stated that they could not find/replicate the noise nor the flickering headlights. The next day, may 9th 2017, I took it back and insisted that they check it again. They kept the car overnight. The next day they called me to go pick up the car. When I got there, the assistant service manager, thomas trafford, confirmed that they have found the noise but not the flickering headlights. And to my surprise, the shop foreman, bobby genton, claimed that the clicking noise was caused by ABS (anti-lock brake system) and it was normal in a toyota rav4 and there is nothing they can do about therefore I just have to get used to it. I asked him why was it that the clicking noise was not there when I first bought the car one year ago and it started just now after almost a year. His answer was: 'maybe it was there, you just didn't notice it till now.' I disagree because I have been driving different car brands, including toyota, for over 30 years and I can assure you that I've never experienced the same I'm sure that the clicking noise and the flickering headlights are not normal in any other car brand (that is less than 10,000) let alone toyota that is known for its good quality and performance. However, if the clicking noise and flickering headlights are an existing and normal condition, as they claim it to be, isn't toyota obligated to make the consumers aware of it and let them decide if they really want the same car?

Filed May 16, 2017 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 48,000 miles · VA

14 month old rav4 xle driving down the interstate and applied the brakes for slow traffic, the ABS / traction control warning lights came on. I am over the 36,000 mile warranty as my work entails driving. The local dealer quoted me $2800 for repairs, he checked with the toyota mfg. Rep to see if possibly the ABS actuator is covered under the powertrain portion (60000 miles) of toyota's warranty. Toyota dealer stated no warranty coverage due to mileage. Located numerous complaints and recall for "certain model year" 2016 toyota rav4 recall - #16v198000 recall for service brakes, hydraulic : antilock. It appears they are aware of a problem with the 2016 model but will only a few of the ones sold.