1. Toyota RAV4
  2. Problems
  3. 2007
  4. Rear

2007 Toyota RAV4 Rear Problems

5
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 5 stored complaint records:

  • 1 indicate a crash
  • 0 indicate injury
  • 0 indicate fire

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
150–400k mi1
30–60k mi1
60–100k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • December 9, 2014 · 185,000 miles

    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

  • December 30, 2012 · 900,000 miles

    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

  • October 21, 2012 · 93,000 miles

    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

  • October 16, 2012

    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

  • December 27, 2010 · 52,000 miles

    Rear · Suspension

    I had heard a slight clunking noise from the rear. I pulled out of my driveway and heard a loud clunk, started down a hill and lost complete control of the car. I went from one side of the street to the other. Luckily no cars were coming. Finally a got the car stopped and returned to my garage. Looking at the rear right tire it was bent in at the top. I had to have it towed to the dealer. The dealer's diagnosis was…

    ODI 10478822