3.6

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
35,000 miles

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problem #1

Mar 012006

RAV4

  • 35,000 miles
I bought a used 2003 Toyota Rav4 in 2006. Shortly after I purchased the vehicle I noticed it did not stop very easily when I was driving on even mildly slipper roads. It also makes a horrific chattering noise when I depress the brakes (only with slippery conditions). I contacted the Toyota dealership back in 2006 or 2007 where I purchased the vehicle and was told this was normal and that was how the brakes were designed. This braking issue has continued. I have even checked in to buying new tires (last fall and again this winter) and the mechanic said my tires were fine. I have sort of learned to live with this braking issue by making sure whenever there is even a small amount of snow that I slow down by downshifting to 2nd or 1st rather than using the brakes.

- Marshall, MI, USA

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