Edmunds.com | Inside Line | Auto Observer Your Account | Help | Directory
You are here:
![[F]](http://a332.g.akamai.net/f/332/936/12h/www.edmunds.com/media/townhall/webxicons/site.gif){kind=small}
Forums
SUVs Toyota RAV4 Toyota RAV4 2006
4666 messages, Last post on Nov 26, 2009 at 4:56 PM
You are in the Toyota RAV4 Forum. Your Hosts are steve_ & tidester
I have a 2006 Rav4 Limited 4 cyl. I did replace brakes at about 38,000 and the only other repair was a leaking water pump at about 60,000. I am now at 78,000 and figure I will need brakes sometime soon since I tend to sit in traffic. Other than changing fluids and tires once, that's it. I do only use the Toyota dealer and I tell them what maintenance I want, I don't want to be sold a package of goods. This is now my 6th Toyota and it ranks high in reliability for me. My Highlander was great, but had some rattles that were never resolved. My 4Runner had an electrical problem that shorted out lights, but a complaint to Toyota in California netted a 7 year bumper to bumper warranty that I didn't have to use.
|
|
|
Replying to: buddg4 (Nov 06, 2009 4:37 am) |
|
|
I don't ride the brakes, and I drive pretty gently because I have clients in the car very frequently. When I quizzed the service manager, he said it was because the RAV4 was built using the Corolla platform and its extra weight meant that the brakes were under more stress. But I thought that the 2006 RAV4 on had their own, newer platform. Anyway, a couple months after the brake job, the car started rattling at stop lights, so far the mechanic hasn't found the problem, but it is irritating as all get out. Between those issues and the intermittent low tire pressure light that comes on for no reason, probably my last Toyota. 33,000 miles and the car looks great, but drives like a geriatric geezer. |
|
|
Replying to: zivbnd (Nov 12, 2009 8:46 am) The brake pads are cheap quality that's why they're not lasting. Toyota obviously saved money by putting on a cheaper quality pad that wouldn't last as long. You're not alone in short life on the brake pads. I don't blame you for not wanting to keep the car. If you do keep it and still need brake pads. You should get a longer lasting pad. Porterfield R4-S pads come to mind. Performance and longevity. Plus if they cannot fix the problem of the rattling in 3 times before your warranty is gone, you can claim lemon law! 
|
|
|
Replying to: mark19 (Nov 12, 2009 3:30 pm)
|
|
|
Replying to: mark19 (Nov 12, 2009 3:30 pm) Nope - in most states it's only for the first year, much shorter than most warranties. |
|
|
Replying to: wwest (Nov 13, 2009 8:53 am) I have 27k on my Sienna's brake pads and they still look brand new, but I tend to coast to red lights to save gas. |
|
|
Replying to: zivbnd (Nov 12, 2009 8:46 am)
|
|
|
Replying to: steve272 (Nov 25, 2009 6:48 pm)
|
|
|
Replying to: ateixeira (Nov 26, 2009 7:24 am) |
|
You are here:
Forums
SUVs Toyota RAV4 Toyota RAV4 2006
New? Join Now!
Forum Tools
Search Forums
Browse by Vehicle
2011 Toyota RAV4
Browse by Board
Browse by Topic
Today's Chats
