2010 Toyota RAV4 Brakes Problems
NHTSA lists 39 brake complaints for the 2010 Toyota RAV4, about 10% of its 398 total complaints that model year. Owners report brake pedal failure to stop the vehicle, with 14 crashes and 3 injuries linked to the brakes category. No related recalls are listed for this issue.
- Brakes complaints
- 39
- 10% of 398
- Crashes reported
- 14
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 3
- Median mileage
- 27,900 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical brake symptoms owners report
- Owners describe the brake pedal going to the floor or feeling stuck, with the vehicle failing to slow down or stop at low speeds.
- Some report total loss of braking during stop-and-go traffic, requiring drivers to press the pedal with both feet before the brakes worked again after pulling over.
- Several complaints describe the vehicle continuing to accelerate or not decelerating even with the brake pedal fully depressed, leading to low-speed rear-end collisions.
- One owner reported a loose banjo bolt on the right brake caliper at low mileage, resulting in complete brake failure and a crash.
- A few drivers noted the front tires kept spinning even after shifting into park, suggesting the brakes were not engaging mechanically.
When 2010 Toyota RAV4 brake complaints were filed
First complaint Mar 5, 2010, latest Nov 6, 2024.
Brakes recalls for the 2010 Toyota RAV4
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Brakes complaints by RAV4 model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many brake complaints does the 2010 Toyota RAV4 have?
- NHTSA lists 39 brake-related complaints for the 2010 Toyota RAV4, which is about 10% of all 398 complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2010 Toyota RAV4 brakes?
- No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the brake complaints on the 2010 Toyota RAV4.
- Did the brake problems cause any crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA data ties 14 crashes and 3 injuries to brake complaints on the 2010 Toyota RAV4.
- At what mileage do brake problems usually appear?
- The median mileage at failure for brake complaints on the 2010 Toyota RAV4 is 27,900 miles.
- How does the 2010 RAV4 compare to other years for brake complaints?
- The 2010 RAV4 had 39 brake complaints (10% share), lower than 2011's 54 complaints (19% share) and 2016's 47 complaints (20% share), but higher than 2014's 18 complaints (9% share).