2006 Toyota RAV4 Suspension Problems
- 63
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
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 63 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- rear suspension · 15 records
- lower suspension · 10 records
- rear lower · 7 records
- suspension part · 7 records
- swerve sway · 6 records
- suspension arms · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 14 |
| 100–150k mi | 12 |
| 30–60k mi | 5 |
| 150–400k mi | 4 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
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
Suspension
Frame has severe corrosion rotted through. This problem must have been progressing for some time, but the indicator of a rattling was most evident recently. I began hearing a clanging sound under the rear of the drivers side when i went over small bumps in the road, such as a manhole or small pothole. It got progressively worse in a matter of days, occurring over small cracks in the road so i brought it to my local…
ODI 11163371
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota rav4. The contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 16v596000 (suspension). The dealer (rivertown toyota, [redacted], located at [redacted] a, columbus, ga 31904) was contacted and stated that the part was not available. The dealer stated that they ordered the part without confirming an availability date or inquiring about a loaner vehicle. The manufacturer…
ODI 11139172
Body · Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota rav4. The contact stated that the rear and front axles were rusted out and rust covered the bottom of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to curry water town toyota (832 straits turnpike, watertown, ct 06795, [redacted]), but the mechanics refused to repair the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not assist. The…
ODI 11204002
Suspension
This model toyota had a recall for a trailing bar on the rear suspension. The problem was the bolts rusted. The fix put on new trailing bar with fixed bolts. The problem is that when the car loses alignment, the alignment cannot be adjusted as the bolts are permanently fixed. The recall should have come up with a solution that allows alignment to be adjusted. Once the alignment is out, the car is a hazard to drive…
ODI 11073873
Suspension
Had a recall on the lower suspension arms of my 2006 rav 4 which i went and had fixed. It is now a non adjustable bar which mean the rear tires of my car can not be aligned. This is causing severe wear of the inner side of my tire which is a hazard and could cause a major tire blow out without the owner even knowing. You cannot see the wearing of the tire from the outer side. I have contacted toyota and they told me…
ODI 11143526
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota rav4. While driving, the rear of the vehicle wobbled and a clinking noise was heard. The contact took the vehicle to team toyota of princeton, new jersey (2871 us hwy 1, lawrenceville, nj 08648; [redacted] or [redacted]) around 8/15/2016 to have the rear lower suspension arms replaced per nhtsa campaign number: 16v596000 (suspension). Approximately one year later, the failure…
ODI 11023599
Suspension
Vehicle was part of recall id: 16v596000. The rear suspension arms that were installed as a corrective action failed. The vehicle was diagnosed by team toyota located in lawrenceville, new jersey. It has been about 4 weeks since diognoced and both toyota and the dealer are trying to find who is responsible for the needed repair. I think this places the driver and passengers at risk because neither party will take…
ODI 11023023
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota rav4. While driving various speeds, there was an abnormal rattling noise which increased while reversing. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The local dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The contact stated that the local toyota dealer in atlanta (located at [redacted] in duluth, ga 30096) previously placed a safety notice sticker on…
ODI 10992703
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota rav4. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v596000 (suspension). The part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Toyota of carlsbad, california was made aware of the recall and stated that the parts were unavailable. The manufacturer was not made aware of the…
ODI 11012686
Suspension
Rear no. 1 suspension arm assembly recall was preformed and they stated that the rear toe was locked in placed and is non adjustable. Now when i took the vehicle for tires, the rear toe is out of alignment and toyota will not coreect it.
ODI 10983540
Engine · Steering · Suspension
I hear a riddling noise from the engine each time i start the car. Click sound when i turn the wheel.
ODI 10990772
Suspension
2006 toyota rav 4. Letter from [xxx] re 2006 toyota rav4 4wd 2.4 l, nhtsa safety campaign no. 16v596000. *ld [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *pm *tr
ODI 10967008
Service Brakes · Steering · Suspension
TOYOTA DEFECTS
ODI 10957981
Suspension
Manufacturer has not made parts available for recall #16v596 dated 8-10-2016 and there is no known date when it will be available. Your letter explains safety risk if not remedied could result in a loss of vehicle control. My car is 11 years old and i am concerned. Tried to schedule repair today and parts still on backorder
ODI 10950019
Suspension
I was driving home from a business trip on an interstate highway, travelling about 70 mph. Over a short period of time the car became more difficult to control. Even the smallest bump would cause the rear of the vehicle to feel as if i was losing traction and "fish-tailing." i was able to get home safety by reducing my speed to about 50 mph. When i took it to my local toyota dealership service department i was told…
ODI 10992061
Suspension
This complaint is in regards to toyota's failure to remedy rear lower suspension arm assemblies defect within a reasonable time. Toyota of orange has made multiple appointments for the remedy, however when vehicle is brought in for service, parts are no longer available. Attempted to have recall service done at longo toyota, however urgent safety recall is not a priority on sundays and requests for service are…
ODI 10934424
Suspension · Unknown Or Other
Ntsb: 2006 toyota rav4 second recall for rear end suspension. *bf the consumer was stated the vehicle malfunctioned after it was repaired under recall. Informed the struts locked up because the vehicle was on a lift for long periods of time. The consumer paid to have the vehicle repaired. The consumer would like to be reimbursed the cost of the repairs. Updated 04/17/2017 *js
ODI 10971377
Suspension
Toyota sent me a recall notice (nhtsa recall # 16v-596) in early october 2016 saying i needed to bring my rav4 in to inspect and repair the rear lower suspension arm do to possible equipment failure "resulting in loss of control and increased risk of a crash". I called to make an appointment and they said the parts were not in yet. I have called back every month for the past 8 months and they say the parts are on…
ODI 10984929
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota rav4. The contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 16v596000 (suspension). The contact stated that the parts needed for the recall remedy were still not available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. Updated 03/03/17*lj *tr
ODI 10939190
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota rav4. The contact received nhtsa campaign number: 16v596000 (suspension) however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. Parts distribution disconnect
ODI 10966302
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota rav4. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v596000 (suspension) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. Parts distribution disconnect.
ODI 10968964
Engine · Steering · Suspension
Good day ' please: appraise unsafety defects. Thankful.
ODI 10905606
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota rav4. While depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle shook. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v596000 (suspension). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The vehicle was taken to toyota de ponce (urbanizacin perla del sur, carretera 2, esquina calle rafael lugo gonzalez, ponce pr 00716,…
ODI 11195792
Suspension
On august 11, 2016, toyota announced a recall for rear suspension nhtsa 16v596 to again replace rear suspension arms and then epoxy them to prevent corrosion. This denies the owner to align the rear wheels in the future. Toyota and other manufacturers have been building cars for years that have not required epoxying of parts to prevent corrosion so what is the problem here. Has toyota used inferior materials? Isn't…
ODI 10896975