Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | |||||
| 01106 | 12/01/2006 | 10020872 | Wheel speed sensor dtc's, mil on c0210 and c0215. *kb | 01/24/2007 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES | |||
| 08/25/2012 | 35300 | 1 | |
| At first, when the brake pedal was depressed, a hissing sound appeared to come from inside the vehicle. the vehicle still braked normally, requiring the usual distance to stop. however, after some time, the brake light came on, and braking feel completed changed, requiring the pedal to completely be depressed just to slow the vehicle down to a stop. the brake fluid level in the master cylinder was at the proper (maximum) level and no leaks appeared around the brake calipers / pistons and ground. it seemed several owners of this generation of rav4 (3rd generation) had exhibited similar symptoms pointing to a brake booster failure. the vehicle was taken to an independent, reliable shop and the brake booster was verified to be the problem. *tr | |||
| 08/25/2012 | 35300 | ||
| At first, when the brake pedal was depressed, a hissing sound appeared to come from inside the vehicle. the vehicle still braked normally, requiring the usual distance to stop. however, after some time, the brake light came on, and braking feel completed changed, requiring the pedal to completely be depressed just to slow the vehicle down to a stop. the brake fluid level in the master cylinder was at the proper (maximum) level and no leaks appeared around the brake calipers / pistons and ground. it seemed several owners of this generation of rav4 (3rd generation) had exhibited similar symptoms pointing to a brake booster failure. the vehicle was taken to an independent, reliable shop and the brake booster was verified to be the problem. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | |||
| 06/04/2011 | 36000 | ||
| Brake master cylinder failure on a well maintained suv. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC | |||
| 02/28/2010 | 68124 | 1 | |
| We purchased our toyota 2006 rav 4 new and have had trouble with unintended acceleration, as well as sluggish throttle response intermittently since our purchase. we are concerned of the potential of an accident. the most recent occurrence was on feb. 28, 2010 when i was in a parking garage on a flat surface. when i depressed the gas pedal our vehicle did not move for three seconds then surged forward faster than it should have. these cars are unsafe and should be recalled along with the others that toyota continues to deny there are safety issues pending with these vehicles. *tr | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 06/14/2007 | 7000 | 1 | |
| I bought my brand new toyota rav 4 in august 2006. i use it very lightly mostly to commute to work which is about 10 miles. about 9 month later, i heard a squeaking noise when i hit the brakes. when i took my car to the dealer. i was told the front brakes need to be changed. i argued that the brakes have to be defective since with my previous car i changed the brakes once in 16 years. the dealer argued that i have to be an aggressive driver that why i wore the brakes so fast and that it is not covered by warranty. this problem was repeated twice after that. this means that in less than 4 years. i changed the front brake pads twice and the rear brake pads once. i found this extremely unusual. so far i have spent almost $1000 to repeatedly change brake pads and rotors. recently i believe i found the problem. when i press the gas pedal the car speeds very easily and very fast. however, when i release my foot off the gas pedal the car does not slow down spontaneously. the gas pedal takes an unusually long time to go to the idle position. hence, i have to use the brakes much more frequently which wears them out very fast. this is a safety issue and needs to be addressed and fixed. i am going to the dealer tomorrow. *tr | |||
| 10/12/2007 | 36184 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 toyota rav4. the contact was driving approximately 55 mph. when the brake pedal was engaged there was a grinding noise. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer on several separate occasions for the identical failure. the noise was coming from the front driver side brake pads. the dealer stated that the brakes were functioning normally. there were no resolutions. in addition, the vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic who stated that the floaters within the calipers failed and the brake pads were severely worn. the vehicle has not been repaired. the failure mileage was 36,184. the current mileage was 117,000. | |||
| 01/15/2010 | 46000 | 1 | |
| I wish to report an ongoing problem with the abs braking system on my 2006 rav. it seems similar to that described for the new prius models. when braking on slippery or bumpy surfaces, usually at final braking at a stop sign, the system seems to take over and i have no braking control. (it is as if a pre-set braking program goes into effect.) it happens most often at low speeds, just as i brake for the stop -- and should have stopped easily. i have had many, many incidents where this has caused me to slide through a stop sign into an intersection. this has been a recurrent problem this winter, and is a serious concern for driving in minnesota winters. *tr | |||
| 07/19/2008 | 37700 | 1 | |
| Purchased a 2006 toyota rav4 new in 2006. replaced new brake shoes in early 2008 on july 19th brakes stopped working, but was able to avoid accident after two years i am told that the brake booster was leaking. *tr | |||
| 07/19/2008 | 43549 | 1 | |
| Rav4 2006 se le han realizado servicios de mantenimiento al d | |||
| 09/09/2006 | 5500 | 4 | 03/16/2006 |
| My rav4 started giving me brake problems within 5 months, about 5,500 miles. i took it over to the dealership where i bought the rav4. they said the rotors had to be cut, so they cut them and put new brakes on them. the problem started again in less than a month. i drive a lot in the highway, so i put some miles in the rav4. i took it to the dealership where i bought it again, again and again because they kept on making noise and i was afraid the rav4 wouldn't stop when i put on the brakes. after the 3rd try because the brakes were still making noise and they weren't stopping correctly and the people at the dealership looked at me like i was crazy. they said the car was safe to drive. i changed to another toyota dealership. at this dealership, first they said nothing was wrong, but they took a ride with me in the rav4 and realized what i said. they put new front rotors and new front brakes. when i went to get the rav4, i told them the noise was still there. they said to try it out for at least 500 miles before they put the rear rotors. that was at 18,000 miles. at 19,000 miles i took it back because the noise was still there. they put the rear rotors and brakes. now, after five months and 8,000 miles it started all over again. this time, the lights are turning on for brakes, 4wd, abs, vsc are turning on. i took it back to the dealership and they said the front brakes are completed gone and the rotors need to be cut. i complaint because it was only 8,000 more and they were used in the turnpike. they said the lights went on because the brake fluid went very low. i still had to pay to put on my brakes and cut the rotors. the following day, the lights of brakes, 4wd, abs, vsc turned on again. i am afraid of driving the rav4 and it won't stop in time and there is an accident. *jb | |||
| 04/05/2007 | 11500 | 2 | 08/21/2006 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 toyota rav4. the contact stated that the brakes had to be replaced at 11,500 miles because the rotors were failing. the dealer replaced the rotors and brake pads. while driving 50 mph, the vehicle began squealing and grinding very badly 4,400 miles later. when she took the vehicle back to the dealer, they stated that the noise originated from the rear brakes, in between the vacuum and the rotors. the contact feels that the system was poorly designed. the possible mileage is 16,700 and failure mileage was 11,500. the consumer provided repair invoices. updated 08/27/07 *tr | |||
| 05/07/2006 | 6 | 04/10/2006 | |
| Tl* - the contact stated the he owns a 2006 toyota rav4. while driving his vehicle at 5 mph and he was tried to come to a stop when the vehicle accelerated. the contact stated that this happened 3 times before he took the vehicle to dealership. the dealership did run a computer diagnostic and found no errors. the contact stated that the vehicle ran fine for a while and on 12/29/06 while driving the vehicle tried to make a turn and to stop when the vehicle accelerated again. he stated that this has happened 4 times that day. the contact stated that the second time the vehicle would not come to a stop and ran into stairs which damaged the guard that protects the bumper. the contact called toyota's regional office in chicago. the contact met an investigator at a dealership to run more diagnostic testing. the contact stated that the investigator found nothing wrong with the vehicle, but is waiting for the official test results. *jb the consumer stated the third time the incident happened, he ran into a deck and caused damage to the vehicle. updated 03/07/07*jb | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 04/10/2007 | 17000 | 10 | 04/04/2006 |
| Tl*- the contact owns a 2006 toyota rav 4. when starting the vehicle the cvs, abs, 4 wheel drive, and brake warning lights remained illuminated on the dashboard. the failure occurred twice and for as long as 1 week. the dealer stated that they were unable to diagnose the failure, but that they would research it. as of this date the dealer had not informed the contact of their findings. the failure mileage was 17,000, and the current mileage was 21,000. *ak | |||
| 11/01/2006 | 3000 | 1 | 03/07/2006 |
| My nearly new (3000 mi.) 2006 toyota rav4 experienced a sudden total brake failure with all four wheels locking up solidly. an expert from california had to be called in to analyze the problem, since the local dealership had never seen aproblem like this. the probatible cause of this failure was mentioned to me my making a panic activation of the brake pedal which demaged a brake switch located above the brake pedal. the switch,its support bracket, all brake rotors and brake pads had to be replaced and were shipped to the home office.the repair took three weeks. my suv was returned to me with the brake switch that was supposed to have caused the complete brake failure in the same location as it was before. i informed toyota that i considered the switch location as a safety hazard as it is in the same location in all 2006 and 2007 rav4's.the complete report and corrospondence, including pictures , is available upon request.as for my credentials; i am a graduate mechanical engineer,having served on an accident/incedent review board and was a member of the apollo, challanger and columbia investigating teams. *nm | |||
| 06/06/2006 | 6400 | 1 | 03/05/2006 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while attempting to apply brake pressure the brakes had excessive travel and sponginess. this occurred at various speeds without warning during normal braking on normal roads. the dealership was unable to duplicate the problem. the manufacturer has been alerted. updated 06/27/06. *jb | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - ABS WARNING LIGHT | |||
| 04/02/2008 | 26500 | 1 | 03/30/2006 |
| The first problem i had with my rav-4 is when i was driving and was attempting to stop. i had to slam on the brakes and all my warning lights came on the abs light the traction control, the brake like. i took it in and the dealer replaced the abs module. i am beginning to have the same problems prior to leading up to the incident have to apply more pressure the abs light will come on the brake light will come on and the traction control light comes on for no reason sometimes even when i am sitting still at a red light. i have taken it back to the dealer and they state that nothing is going on. *tr | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | |||
| 04/02/2008 | 26500 | 1 | 03/30/2006 |
| The first problem i had with my rav-4 is when i was driving and was attempting to stop. i had to slam on the brakes and all my warning lights came on the abs light the traction control, the brake like. i took it in and the dealer replaced the abs module. i am beginning to have the same problems prior to leading up to the incident have to apply more pressure the abs light will come on the brake light will come on and the traction control light comes on for no reason sometimes even when i am sitting still at a red light. i have taken it back to the dealer and they state that nothing is going on. *tr | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - WHEEL SPEED SENSOR | |||
| 10/01/2009 | 62000 | 1 | 02/01/2006 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 toyota rav 4. the driver stated that while traveling at speeds of 35 mph, the anti-lock brake, front wheel drive, check engine and vehicle stability control warning lights all illuminated simultaneously on the warning panel. the dealer advised the contact that the speed sensor failed and would need to be replaced. the contact confirmed that the failure would occur intermittently. the failure mileage was 62,000 and the current mileage is 69,000. updated 4/27/10 *cn updated 05/10/10 *bf updated 05/11/10. *jb | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - PEDALS AND LINKAGES | |||
| 06/01/2011 | 1 | ||
| 2006 toyota rav-4. consumer states brake accelerator problem *tgw the consumer during sudden brake stops, there were times when he engaged the brake and accelerator pedal. the consumer stated the pedals were designed too close together. *jb | |||