2007 Toyota RAV4 service brakes, hydraulic problems
19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 2007 Toyota RAV4 — 2% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated that after shifting into reverse, the brake pedal was fully depressed; however, the vehicle failed to stop as needed and remained reversing slowly. The contact frantically turned off the vehicle to avoid crashing into the vehicle behind. There…”
filed Mar 5, 2025
“Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav4. The contact was traveling 30 mph when a gray smoke and burning smell emitted from the drivers side window panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who confirmed the master cylinder switch needed to be replaced after a fire burned a hole through the switch…”
filed Aug 13, 2012
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other RAV4 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 RAV4 | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 RAV4 | 2 | 0% |
| 2018 RAV4 | 2 | 1% |
| 2016 RAV4 | 2 | 1% |
| 2015 RAV4 | 1 | 0% |
| 2014 RAV4 | 1 | 1% |
| 2013 RAV4 | 2 | 1% |
| 2012 RAV4 | 5 | 2% |
| 2011 RAV4 | 4 | 1% |
| 2010 RAV4 | 19 | 5% |
| 2009 RAV4 | 19 | 6% |
| 2008 RAV4 | 16 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2007 Toyota RAV4
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.