Consumer Complaint Detail

TOYOTA / RAV4 / 2006

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0 Injured
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0 Death
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Components - Details
NHTSA Complaint Number: 007109837 Incident Date: Apr, 04 2007
Consumer's City: WEST BRANCH Consumer's State: MI
Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO Manufacturers Name: Toyota Motor Corporation
Model Name: RAV4 Model Year: 2006
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No Component's Description: Service brakes, hydraulic
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No Persons Injured: 0
Vehicle's VIN#: JTMBD33V965 Date added to File: May, 23 2021
Date Complaint Received: Jun, 25 2007 Complaint Type: EVOQ
Incident Reported To Police: No Purchase Date: Aug, 20 2006
Was Original Owner: Yes Anti-lock Brakes: Yes
Number of Cylinders: 4 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: 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 *tr