Toyota RAV4 owners have reported 3 problems related to brake drum (under the service brakes category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Toyota RAV4 based on all problems reported for the RAV4.
Front brakes squeal when coming to a stop on a constant basis, windshield rattles at low temps less than 60 degress, rear suspension creaks when accelerating after stop.
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Brake shoe or drum grind when coming to full stop everytime. Brake might not be working properly. Dealer kept saying no problem, grind sound is normal.
A technical service bulletin was issued in October 2001 regarding a rear brake problem. Consumers vehicle had been having brake problems but did not learn of the TSB until January 2002. Consumer took vehicle in to the dealer where purchased and requested the appropriate repairs but was denied because vehicle was over the 36,000 mile limit.