2011 Toyota RAV4 brakes problems
Owners reported brakes problems in 50 complaints for the 2011 Toyota RAV4, 12% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 50 12% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 32,000 miles 43 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 15 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 3 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When brakes problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 12 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 14 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 6 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 4 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 3 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 43 brakes complaints that report mileage, the median is about 32,000 miles, and 74% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 15 crashes, 3 injuries.
What owners wrote
When backing up,my 2011 toyota rav4 accelerated hitting another vehicle causing the man behind his vehicle to be thrown and almost ran him over. He was taken away in an ambulance. My car was totaled and license suspended.there was no way I could have stopped my vehicle. Websites I have looked at for that year seems to confirm braking and unintended brake and acceleration accidents.
After driving my 2011 toyota rav4 limited edition for several minutes, I came to a complete stop waiting for an opportunity to turn left. I turned left and accelerated to about 15 MPH. I then noticed pedestrians entering a crosswalk so I hit the brakes a bit harder than normal, but not in a panic mode. As the car decelerated, the engine began to race. I increased my pressure on the brake pedal and when the speed was almost zero shifted from drive to park. This immediately cured the problem.
Other problems reported for the 2011 Toyota RAV4
- Cruise control 70 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 50 complaints
- Engine 36 complaints
- Seat belts 30 complaints
- Air bags 23 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 23 complaints
- Electrical system 19 complaints
- Body & structure 16 complaints