Two problems related to brake disc pads have been reported for the 2006 Toyota RAV4. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2006 Toyota RAV4 based on all problems reported for the 2006 RAV4.
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.
My nearly new (3000 mi. ) 2006 Toyota Rav4 experienced a sudden total brake failure with all four wheels locking up solidly. An expert from California had to be called in to analyze the problem, since the local dealership had never seen aproblem like this. The probatible cause of this failure was mentioned to me my making a panic activation of the brake pedal which demaged a brake switch located above the brake pedal. The switch,its support bracket, all brake rotors and brake pads had to be replaced and were shipped to the home office. The repair took three weeks. My SUV was returned to me with the brake switch that was supposed to have caused the complete brake failure in the same location as it was before. I informed Toyota that I considered the switch location as a safety hazard as it is in the same location in all 2006 and 2007 Rav4's. The complete report and corrospondence, including pictures , is available upon request. As for my credentials; I am a graduate mechanical engineer,having served on an accident/incedent review board and was a member of the apollo, challanger and columbia investigating teams.