| Issue ID | 1300039 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10885712 |
| Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | RAV4 |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 17/07/16 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | My brakes didn't feel right yesterday, 7/17/16 when i applied them at a stop sign, i rolled on out into the intersection before coming to a stop. That problem continued several times while i was out and about, it wasn't constant. This morning when i got to the end of my driveway my car continued into the roadway before coming to a complete stop. If there had been a car coming i would have possibly been killed or possibly killed someone. Once i arrived at work i called my husband and told him i could hear a hissing sound when i pressed the brake pedal, this noise just started today, and i also told him about not stopping at the end of our driveway. I also forgot to mention once i shut the vehicle off with my foot still on the brake pedal, the brake pedal pushes against my foot. This is a new symptom as well. While i was at the bank drive thru after work my car didn't want to stop when i pulled up to the drive thru. My husband took my vehicle to autozone to price a brake booster as this is what he thought may be the problem, (very expensive and it's a rebuilt part, not even new!). When he arrived home with my car he informed me i cannot drive my car until we can get it repaired because the brakes are practically not working at all now. I just called toyota customer care 800# and inquired to see if there is a current recall on 2007 rav 4's for brake troubles. I was told no but after researching online i see constant complaints from other people concerning their brake booster on their 2007 rav 4. I want it documented that i am having a seriously dangerous problem with my brakes and it looks like other people are as well and i don't think i should have to pay for a repair that appears is faulty on the manufacturers part. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 136000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | CYNTHIANA, KY |
| VIN pattern | JTMZD33V775XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 15 |
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