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2014 Toyota RAV4 Brakes Problems

NHTSA lists 18 brake-related complaints for the 2014 Toyota RAV4, about 9% of that year's 197 total complaints. Four crashes and two fires are tied to this area, with a median failure mileage of 20,000. No related recalls have been issued.

Brakes complaints
18
9% of 197
Crashes reported
4
Fires reported
2
Injuries reported
2
Median mileage
20,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical brake symptoms owners report

  • Brakes suddenly stop responding while driving, in some cases right after warning lights appear on the dashboard, and owners report being unable to stop before a crash.
  • During low-speed maneuvers such as parking, the vehicle accelerates on its own and the brakes fail to slow or stop it, resulting in multi-vehicle collisions.
  • Brakes produce a loud clicking noise from the pedal at various speeds, which gets louder over potholes or during turns.
  • Brake pads and rotors wear out far faster than expected, with owners reporting replacement need soon after routine service checks.
  • A vehicle electrical shutdown while driving on the highway also disabled the brakes along with other systems, forcing the driver to coast to the shoulder.

When 2014 Toyota RAV4 brake complaints were filed

First complaint Sep 2, 2014, latest Apr 11, 2026.

2014 Toyota RAV4 brakes complaints: complaints filed per month2Sep 2014Oct 2015Jun 2017Jan 2018Jul 2018Mar 2019Nov 2019Aug 2022
18 complaints filed with NHTSA from Sep 2014 to Apr 2026; peak Jan 2015 (2).

Brakes recalls for the 2014 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.

  1. 201039 (10%)
  2. 201154 (19%)
  3. 201244 (17%)
  4. 201325 (10%)
  5. 201418 (9%)
  6. 201533 (11%)
  7. 201647 (20%)
  8. 201739 (13%)
  9. 201831 (9%)
  10. 201938 (4%)
  11. 202020 (3%)
  12. 202121 (5%)
  13. 20228 (6%)
  14. 202317 (11%)
  15. 202416 (9%)
  16. 20257 (8%)

Frequently asked questions

How many brake complaints does NHTSA have for the 2014 Toyota RAV4?
NHTSA lists 18 brake-related complaints for the 2014 RAV4, which is about 9% of the 197 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a brake recall for the 2014 Toyota RAV4?
No related recalls are listed for the brake system on the 2014 RAV4 in the NHTSA data provided.
At what mileage do 2014 RAV4 brake problems typically show up?
The median mileage at failure for brake-related complaints on the 2014 RAV4 is 20,000 miles.
Did the 2014 RAV4 brake issues cause any crashes or injuries?
NHTSA data ties 4 crashes, 2 fires, and 2 injuries to brake-related complaints on the 2014 RAV4.
How does the 2014 RAV4's brake complaint count compare to other years?
The 2014 RAV4's 18 brake complaints (9% share) are lower than years like 2011 (54 complaints, 19% share) and 2016 (47 complaints, 20% share).

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.