2002 Toyota RAV4 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 1%of 527 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 13,750miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the brakes of the 2002 Toyota RAV4, 1% of the 527 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 13,750 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“May 19th of 2007, my 2002 Toyota rav 4 4x4 was in an accident. It was hit in the front passenger side doing 25-30 MPH. After struck, I applied the brakes twice, while the car continued to accelerate at an increasing high speed, resulting in hitting a glass bus stop ending up hitting a brick school. It continued to accelerate although I was unable to go anywhere. No injuries reported.”
NHTSA complaint #10353287, filed 2010-09, 59,494 miles“When shifting from drive to reverse and vice versa a clanging sound is heard from the front. I took car to dealer and was told front brake pads need replacing and rotors need to be resurfaced at a cost of $250.00.+ tax. Car had only 10,250 miles. The problem is still present. I was finally told this is normal. Problem was not there until the car reached 7500 and the first tire rotation was performed by the Toyota dealer.”
NHTSA complaint #10064052, filed 2004-03, 7,500 miles“While stopping down a hill, the consumer noticed the brake pedal continued to travel to floorboard. Dealer serviced vehicle and replaced the master cylinder.”
NHTSA complaint #10057725, filed 2004-02, 20,000 miles“I have a 2002 Toyota rave 4, I have even complained to the dealership where I bought the vehicle. I complained about it speeding out of control when I used the cruise control and it still does and I can reproduce it every time on the same road. I also had complained about steping on the breakes and the car not wanting to stop. Dealership told me it was in my head, and that they couldn't find anything wrong with it. I was actually in a car accident on my way into the dealership to have them check the same problem again. I reported it several times to them an I have had the car since 2005.”
NHTSA complaint #10322909, filed 2010-03“The contact 2002 Toyota RAV4. The contact stated that the brakes have made a noise when applied since the vehicle was purchased. The speed varies whenever the failure occurred. The dealer diagnosed he failure several times and there was never a resolution. The contact has service records for the brakes. The contact stated that the vehicle is not safe. The vehicle had 112 miles at the time of failure. The current mileage is 63,530. The consumer stated the brakes continue to squeak. Updated 04/30/10”
NHTSA complaint #10315127, filed 2010-03, 112 milesRelated service bulletins
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Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | 9% |
| 2024 | 16 | 9% |
| 2023 | 18 | 11% |
| 2022 | 8 | 5% |
| 2021 | 21 | 5% |
| 2020 | 20 | 3% |
| 2019 | 36 | 4% |
| 2018 | 30 | 9% |
| 2017 | 38 | 12% |
| 2016 | 46 | 19% |
| 2015 | 31 | 10% |
| 2014 | 16 | 8% |
| 2013 | 23 | 9% |
| 2012 | 39 | 15% |
| 2011 | 48 | 17% |
| 2010 | 34 | 9% |
| 2009 | 31 | 9% |
| 2008 | 34 | 6% |
| 2007 | 47 | 5% |
| 2006 | 32 | 5% |
| 2005 | 11 | 8% |
| 2004 | 8 | 5% |
| 2003 | 3 | 1% |
| 2002 | 5 | 1% |
| 2001 | 24 | 8% |
| 2000 | 1 | 3% |
| 1999 | 5 | 8% |
| 1998 | 16 | 21% |
| 1997 | 5 | 9% |
| 1996 | 11 | 23% |
Other parts of the 2002 Toyota RAV4
376 complaintsElectrical system
92 complaintsEngine cooling
41 complaintsVehicle speed control
36 complaintsOther or unknown
23 complaintsAir bags
22 complaintsEngine
22 complaintsElectronic stability control
16 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsEquipment
5 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 Toyota RAV4
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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