2017 Toyota RAV4: brake failure

Filed Apr 19, 2025 · Brakes · NY

Hi, Im reporting a serious safety issue with my 2017 Toyota rav4 The emergencybrake failed to engage, which caused the car to roll down the hill , I took the car to Toyota dealership while it was under the warranty and back down they told me it was nothing wrong with it. It just needed to be adjusted but it never worked the way it should have I do have a family and friends. They do have the same car and all have Same issues with E brake not not engaging l like this to be documented,

Filed Sep 9, 2024 · Brakes · AZ · crash

My Toyota RAV4 was involved in an accident. My vehicle was rear-ended on [XXX], at the corner of [XXX] and [XXX] in Tucson, AZ. Because it was during rush hour traffic, I moved my vehicle to an adjacent parking lot. It was while I was in this parking lot that I experienced brake failure and I was unable to stop my vehicle. As a result, my car hit a concrete pillar in the parking lot. This automatically stopped my vehicle and resulted in front end damage to my vehicle. 911 was dispatched and a sheriff was called to the accident scene. My car was towed to a tow yard before the Toyota collision center could begin work on estimating the amount of damages to my vehicle for the front-end and rear-end damage. My insurance company totaled my vehicle. I contacted Toyota to notify them of this brake failure. I was notified by a third party to contact you to report this incident. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Jan 3, 2021 · Brakes · 43,000 miles · CO

I have been complaining to the dealer since buying the vehicle and while under warranty about the brakes. I almost got myself kill on highway i25 because the brakes failed totally having to resort to pulling the emergency brake. I had to wait for the car to slow down to exit the highway. The dealer wants to charge me for the repair when I have been complaining for months. If I die, toyota will be the responsible party, I left my cart at larry miller toyota and will acquire a lawyer. I am the widow of a decorated military member. If he was here, none of this would be happening. I live on a fixed income.

Filed Oct 30, 2020 · Brakes · 30,000 miles · MA

Multiple complaints on the federal safety agency site (123+) of rav4 brake problems (early replacement at low mileage and brake failures at various speeds). Toyota has been ignoring the issue. Why have there been no recalls? Our brakes are going soft at 30,00 miles (4 years) and the dealer says we need front and back replacements. Other complainers noted the need for frequent and repeated replacements.

Filed Jan 16, 2019 · Brakes · 9,500 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2017 toyota rav4. While driving 75 MPH in inclement weather, the vehicle took a longer time to stop when the brake pedal was depressed. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to autonation toyota fort myers (2555 colonial blvd, fort myers, fl 33907, (239) 321-5413) where it was diagnosed that the brake failure was due to wear and tear. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer informed the contact that they were not able to repair the vehicle under warranty. The failure mileage was 9,500.

Filed Dec 12, 2017 · Brakes, Electrical · 4,200 miles · PA

I started it and noticed immediately something was wrong. Vehicle started moving and I tried to apply brake. Brake was hard initially and vehicle continued moving. Then I was able to depress the brake pedal all the way but it kept moving. With my daughter in the car I got panic. I switched to p and vehicle kept going, though slowly on the street. Then I turned power off and removed the key. At this point all dash boards lights were on and it was making a loud, wired noise. It lasted several seconds and vehicle kept moving during this time. Finally it came to a stop in the middle of the street. The vehicle has only 4200 miles. The scary thing is, brake failed for no reason and all dash board lights were on even after the key was removed.