| Issue ID | 634292 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10194232 |
| Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | RAV4 |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 05/04/07 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 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 |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 11500 |
| Number of Occurences | 2 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | WEST BRANCH , MI |
| VIN pattern | JTMBD33V965XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 21/08/06 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Drive train type | 4WD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 5 |
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| Dealer's name | SUBURBAN TOYOTA |
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