2017 Toyota RAV4: grinding or squealing brakes

Filed Oct 16, 2022 · Brakes · PA

Front brakes needed replacement at 40k miles. 24k miles later, I'm being told they need replacement again. At May 2022 ispection the measurements were 11/32 for all four brakes. Less than 6 months & less than 5k miles later, the right front is at 6/32, left front 9/32, rear are 11/32 & 10/32. I'm being told the right front pads & rotors are bad and the discs(?) are extremely rusty. How does this happen so quickly? Forums I've read say this is an issue with many 2017 RAVS. Apparently, Toyota used low-grade rotors on that model and year. I had complained of a slight grinding noise coming from the front wheels on several occasions only to be told they can't find anything. I've had no safety issues yet but this ongoing problem is unacceptable and may eventually result in a collision.

Filed May 21, 2020 · Brakes, Engine · AZ

Water pump leak I believe started around 21,000 miles.along with the replacement of front brake pads I complained of right front side of car with squealing noise possible drive belt or dirty rotor. At one point both front rotors slightly warm to touch after 45 min city drive home, another time right rotor hot and left slightly warm. They replaced front brake pads not checking calipers or hose and just put on brake pads and said right tire worn and replaced both and said it will solve the problem. After a few days toyota rep and told him the said intermittent squealing somewhat grind noise was back. Not taken seriously I reported to corporate and went to another dealer to do diagnostic checking calipers and found nothing. Around 50,000 miles I found powder next to drive belt. They discovered it was a leaking water pump and replaced my pump and drive belt. 41/2 months later the car had same squealing now rubber sound added, steering stiffer and hissing sound came from front of engine at light. Took in and couldn't find anything wrong in entire day 8 hrs. I drove away and by third light squealing for 25 mins and neighbors heard me coming,one couple reported loud at front right tire. I reported that immediately to [xxx] at precision that my car was worse and turning steering wheel right and left is now happening as neighbor reported but no return call. This car sound typically happens at braking at light and hitting gas at light on city streets drive at 40-50 miles per hr.but usually at lights can hear. Called [xxx] after left shop car right and left turns squeak when turning steering wheel only one day did I hear two different sounds whirring noise and hissing sound 3 days apart at light stopped 3 weeks my car, jumped forward at a stop I've had it aligned new tires & still intermittent noise now worse dec 2019 changed water pump and drive belt /sprayed engine down. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Feb 9, 2020 · 42,000 miles · PA

My windshield cracked took to dealer they said it was a pressure crack have been having issues with my wiper blades jumping/chirping! Also having an issue with transmission slipping from time to time! Breaks been replaced and still have a squeal and not wanting to stop sometimes have to push petal to floor

Filed Sep 6, 2018 · Brakes, Engine · 31,673 miles · CA

About 1 year after I purchased my car brand new off of the lot I started to notice my brakes starting to rub and squeak. If I was going down hill the front of my car would shake. It was terrifying. I took it to the maita toyota delarship in sacramento. They told me nothing is wrong my pads are still good. I begged them to fix them they replaced my front rotors and break pads. This dealership also performed a engine cleaning and multiple other things they said my car needed at that time running me 795$ this being on july 11th 2018. Then today sept 6th 2018. My starter is out my car no longer starts. When you turn the key all of the inside lights come on and all you hear is a clicking sound. Mind you I also had a chip in my windshield when I took my car in for inspection in july and they placed green check mark's on everything including my windshield being free from chips. I now question the integrity of this dealerships service department. Do they truly inspect and do the work on your car? Because from where I am seeing this at sitting here with a year old car in my parking lot currently not driveable I begin to wonder if they do. I should not be having these types of problems with a 2017 toyota car that was purchased brand new.

Filed Aug 10, 2018 · Suspension, Transmission · 25,000 miles · TX

There's a recall on my 2017 toyota rav4 and the dealership failed to mention it. This car was purchased brand new in july 2017. The recall was made june 15 2017. Recall id#265486. Recall is 17r2 for tires. Safety is very important here as I have kids in the car sometimes. Please do something. The dealership said they're not responsible for it. The also has the following noticeably problem when in motion or driving mode: suspension issues: struts,spindle, control arms, ball joints, stabilizers, and related components may present a safety hazard. It is very scary to hear that trutle grinding noise.

Filed May 30, 2018 · Brakes · 25,000 miles · CA

I heard squeaking in my brakes at 10,000 miles my brakes were good at 12,000 they said a had 1% left on front brakes. I replaced front pads. I called my local dealer in northridge to complain. They kept on eye on brakes I was fine at 15,000 and at 20,000 miles I had 60% on my front pads. I took in this weekend for 25,000 service I was through to the rooters on the front. Toyota claims it is my driving. Though they tested it they fail to explain how I went critical in $5,000 miles. I have never owned a vehicle with such problems. Brakes are a huge safety issue and I believe that this is not isolated incident.