10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #3

Jun 131999

RAV4

  • miles
Brakes makes loud grinding sounds.

- Arora, CO, USA

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problem #2

Dec 251997

RAV4 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The ABS brakes malfunctioned, causing the brake pads to burn and resulting in a "fire" on the brakes. Brakes locked up unexpectly even when not pressing the brakes. Dealer replaced calipers/ pads/ master cylinder. However, master cylinder problem is still occurring.

- Jasper, GA, USA

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problem #1

Nov 081996

RAV4

  • miles
Failure on the brake pedal, when applying force to the brakes, the brake pedal makes a clicking sound and will jump up and down and goes to the floor, causing the vehicle to continue to move.

- South Plainf, NJ, USA

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