Toyota RAV4 Rear Problems
- 12
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
- 5
- Years with records
- 2002–2010
- Stored years
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 12 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
Complaints by year
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 2 |
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
Complaint evidence
Latest stored owner-submitted records. Open a year for the full list.
Rear
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota rav4. While driving various speeds, a bumping noise was heard coming from the rear of the vehicle and the vehicle would not drive in a straight line. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who discovered that the rear suspension experienced severe rusting and corrosion and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was then taken to arlington toyota ([redacted], palatine, il)…
ODI 11153373
Rear
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota rav4. While driving approximately 15 mph, a popping noise was heard from the rear of the vehicle. While inspecting the vehicle, the contact discovered that the rear passenger side tie rod fractured. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 75,000.
ODI 10909880
Rear
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota rav4. While driving approximately 25 mph and making a turn, there was a loud popping sound. The contact discovered that the rear axle detached from the vehicle without warning. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 55,500.
ODI 10861169
Rear
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav4. While driving approximately 10 mph, there was a grinding sound coming from the tires. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The mechanic stated that the tires were wearing down and the rear suspension needed to be replaced. The failure occurred immediately after the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 13v383000 (suspension). The manufacturer…
ODI 10724253
Rear · Suspension
Regarding nhtsa campaign number: 13v383000 toyota notified me of this recall in april, 2014, as i was in the last group notified. Since then, repeated contacts to my dealer resulted in being told the parts were not available. Today, june 16, they stated they could inspect the car later this month, and if parts are needed [parts have been needed in nearly all cases], i would then be placed on a waiting list, and it…
ODI 10598550
Rear · Suspension
We were on a major highway going home from one part of the state to another when we thought we had a flat tire. Suddenly we lost control of the car going from the slow lane, crossing the passing lane and ending in the snowy median. The rear lower suspension arm no. 1 totally failed. Our home toyota dealer was suppose to inspect it on dec. 5 when we had our car in for an earlier recall. They had mentioned that we…
Crash reported
ODI 10492160
Rear · Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav4. The contact stated that there was a loud noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that a link to the stabilizing bar was fractured. The dealer stated this had been a known issue. The contact asked about nhtsa recall campaign id number: 12v373000 (suspension: rear) for the rear tie rod, but the manufacturer stated that the…
ODI 10481551
Rear · Suspension
I have taken my vehicle to the toyota dealership to look at my rear lower suspension that i have been experiencing a loud abnormal sound when i'm on the road and getting worse and they said there is nothing wrong with my vehicle. Then i get this recall notice to get it checked out and still nothing wrong with it, but i had to put new tires on my vehicle and has caused the inside to be wearing out, on just the inside…
ODI 10480716