2012 Toyota RAV4 brakes problems
Owners reported brakes problems in 39 complaints for the 2012 Toyota RAV4, 11% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 39 11% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 16,000 miles 31 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 13 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When brakes problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 16 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 7 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 4 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 1 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 31 brakes complaints that report mileage, the median is about 16,000 miles, and 87% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 13 crashes, 1 fire, 2 injuries.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 toyota rav-4. The contact stated that when driving at various speeds, the vehicle would make a clicking noise. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times. The technician stated that it was normal for a new vehicle to make noises but proceeded to replace the brakes pad and shim kit. Additionally, all of the brake components were lubricated however, the failure recurred. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, she attempted to apply the brakes and they failed to respond.
Without cause or reason, the "brake actuator" circuit malfunctioned causing the car to lose cruise control, ABS, anti-skid and sporadic tail light problems (lights will stay on or come on when the car is parked). I brought it to my toyota dealer and they were unable to identify the problem. The next day, the roads were snow covered and the brakes locked up approaching an intersection causing the car to skid into another vehicle.
Other problems reported for the 2012 Toyota RAV4
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 59 complaints
- Cruise control 49 complaints
- Electrical system 30 complaints
- Seat belts 30 complaints
- Engine 24 complaints
- Air bags 22 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 19 complaints
- Body & structure 15 complaints