NHTSA Complaint #11208915 — 2013 TOYOTA RAV4

SERVICE BRAKES issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11208915
Vehicle	2013 TOYOTA RAV4
Component	SERVICE BRAKES
Date of Incident	January 1, 2017
Date Filed	May 21, 2019
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	VA

Consumer Description

THE BRAKES NEVER APPEARED TO BE RIGHT ON THIS CAR FROM DAY 1. THEY SQUEEK WHEN BRAKING AND THERE'S NOTHING WRONG WITH THE PADS, SHOES OR ROTORS, PER SEVERAL MECHANICS, INCLUDING TOYOTA CERTIFIED MECHANICS. GOT THEM CLEANED BUT THE PROBLEM RECURS. IF I HIT THE BRAKES TOO HARD FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME, THE CAR BEGINS TO SHAKE UNTIL I LET UP ON THE BRAKE. THIS HAPPENS AT ANY TIME, ON ANY ROADWAY, WHILE IN MOTION.

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