1. Toyota RAV4
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  3. Suspension

Toyota RAV4 Suspension Problems

429
Owner complaint records in our dataset
19
Years with records
1999–2018
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 429 stored complaint records:

  • 14 indicate a crash
  • 7 indicate injury
  • 1 indicate fire

Complaints by year

What appears in the records

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
60–100k mi81
30–60k mi55
100–150k mi55
1–30k mi32
150–400k mi9

Complaint evidence

Latest stored owner-submitted records. Open a year for the full list.

  • February 12, 2020 · 125,000 miles

    Engine · Suspension · Unknown Or Other

    Auto burning excessive oil and coolant box stays full to top car is stationary

    ODI 11309344

    2009 records in this system

  • January 14, 2020

    Suspension · Visibility/Wiper

    I have fixed my rear suspension more than 4x and it continues to go bad, it works fine for a couple of weeks but still not running well then it shocks and goes back to bouncing whenever it hits a bump or anything not smooth on the roads. It happens when driving and you feel it a lot more when it's running on local roads. The visibility is bad, the defogger does not work and i have to wait about 15-20 mins or open…

    ODI 11299767

    2011 records in this system

  • December 6, 2019

    Suspension

    The straps that hold the gas tank up rotted out and off.

    ODI 11287626

    2001 records in this system

  • October 19, 2019 · 79,000 miles

    Suspension

    Rear suspension fix of previous recall will not allow rear alignment of vehicle because of the epoxy encasement. This is not acceptable. Just spent 800.00 on tires and alignment only to find out the rear is out of alignment and can't be aligned due to toyota's fix (epoxy encasement).

    ODI 11269582

    2010 records in this system

  • October 15, 2019

    Seat Belts · Suspension · Unknown Or Other

    Toyota has been claiming i have no open recalls and i learn i have two. They can not locate my vin to remedy my issues ... Since i've own the vehicle in three states, and again now here in wisconsin. My vehicle body is literally falling apart (on its own!) and i can't repair it or get recalls rectified. It's a 2007 with under 70k mikes! I paid for an extended warranty and they did nothing but oil changes which i…

    ODI 11268811

    2007 records in this system

  • August 8, 2019 · 182,999 miles

    Suspension

    Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota rav4. The contact stated that both rear wheels were wearing out the tires due to nhtsa campaign number: 16v596000 (suspension) regarding the rear suspension arm. The vehicle was taken to naguabo auto sales (272 naguabo pr 00718), but an alignment could not be completed due to the seal on the rear suspension. The dealer was supposed to replace both suspension arms, but they were…

    ODI 11290263

    2006 records in this system

  • August 1, 2019

    Suspension

    2010 toyota rav4. Consumer writes in regard to warranty enhancement program and feels the company and dealership should cover warranty work. *as *js

    ODI 11277895

    2010 records in this system

  • July 19, 2019 · 76,500 miles

    Power Train · Suspension · Wheels

    77000 mile lower control arms with bushings went bad ,lower ball joints bad inner & outer tie rods bad , sway bar end links ball joints bad.alignment & re-balanced tires after replacement .began swaying in road fighting steering on every bump with dipping of front end & vibration badly of car especially steering wheel , worn new tires on outsides .complete records in toyota vehicle repair service site.total cost so…

    ODI 11244562

    2007 records in this system