2007 Toyota RAV4 Suspension Problems
- 116
- 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 116 stored complaint records:
- 8 indicate a crash
- 3 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- Rear · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 25 |
| 60–100k mi | 25 |
| 30–60k mi | 17 |
| 1–30k mi | 4 |
| 150–400k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Suspension
While looking into a rear suspension problem, it was observed that the remedy for recall 13v-383 was not performed properly on one side of the car. Not enough epoxy was used on one end of the suspension arm, so there is a gap in the epoxy that extends to the adjusting tube nut. That side is also out of alignment. The toyota service center did not redo the fix as requested. The service manager forwarded a photo to a…
ODI 10779245
Suspension
Our 2007 rav4 was serviced at a toyota service center on 8/11/2015. The rear alignment was found to be outside of the specified range. The rear suspension arms (tie rods) were inspected and the alignment was adjusted last year as part of recall 13v-383. An epoxy was applied to make these parts non-adjustable and seal them to prevent corrosion that has led to part failures. Both rear tie rods on our vehicle had…
ODI 10763555
Service Brakes · Suspension
Just got off the highway and was driving on city streets.started hearing some creaking noise, and then a few clunks and a bang/pop as i was going around a corner at about 3-5mph i pulled into the driveway in front of me. I see my right rear tire has caved in and is rubbing against the inside of the wheel well. After jacking up the car and taking the tire off i see the entire brake assembly is rotated in, and the…
ODI 10734997
Suspension
Sun visor is causing head injuries, this drivers side sun visor keep dropping at eye level and hit on the head while we are driving due to defective mechanism and locking parts within the sun visor this is happening for last 4 years. Kindly have manufacture look into this issue and have them replace this sun visor.
1 injury
ODI 10717854
Body · Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav4. The contact stated that the vehicle was serviced under a manufacturer recall where all four tires were aligned. The dealer used an epoxy resin on the rear of the vehicle near the tie rod assemblies and the framing. Months later, after the manufacturer recall repair was performed, the vehicle was not able to receive an alignment and two independent mechanics stated that the…
ODI 10750047
Suspension
March 27, 2015 at 2:40 pm. Sunny, 38, clear road conditions. Exiting off us 43 and south onto us 41 at approx. 40 to 45 mph. The car suddenly jerked to left, then swerved to the right. I took my foot off the gas but did not brake. Steering was difficult but not impossible. The car felt(althoughi am not sure) as though it went up on two wheels each time it swerved to the left or right. The car came to a stop and i…
ODI 10702470
Suspension
Heard "pop" sounds from rear while driving car. Stopped to examine car but didn't see anything unusual. Resumed driving and shortly afterwards there was a loud pop and immediately the car began swerving as if it were on a skating rink - very scary. Managed to get control of the car and came to a stop. Rear right wheel was inclined towards the sidewall of the car, no idea what had caused it to happen. Drove very…
ODI 10700842
Steering · Suspension
My 2007 toyota rav4 has a "clunking/popping" noise coming from what appears to be the steering linkage somewhere between the intermediate shaft and rack-and-pinion assembly.in early 2014, a toyota dealership in indiana recommended servicing the intermediate shaft assembly via an issued toyota service bulletin. The intermediate shaft was replaced in the spring of 2014 (cost=$1000, car mileage ~65k).i have since job…
ODI 10662663
Suspension
2007 toyota rav 4. Consumer received a recall notice for the rear lower suspension arms, but has not been able to get the vehicle repaired. *ss the dealer gave the consumer, different excuses, as to why they couldn't repair the vehicle.*jb
ODI 10654371
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav4. While driving various speeds, the rear of the vehicle felt like it was fishtailing. The contact maintained control of the vehicle. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that they would have to install rear tow adjustments on both rear sides of the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was…
ODI 10970100
Air Bags · Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav4. The contact received recall notifications for nhtsa campaign number: 14v168000 (air bags) and nhtsa campaign number: 13v383000 (suspension). The parts needed to repair the vehicle were unavailable. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure.
ODI 10638890
Suspension
While driving on the highway during my recent vacation i heard a loud bang from under the rear of the vehicle. Immediately after while still driving, pieces of metal fell off the bottom of my car hitting the vehicle behind me. We both pulled over, my rear stabilizer / sway bar had busted and fallen from the car. Now i have to pay several hundred dollars for repairs, my wife and i could of been severely hurt or…
ODI 10639607
Steering · Suspension
I brought my vehicle to the dealer for the rear suspension recall and when i picked it up i was advised that the steering shaft needs to be replaced and there is a clunking sound when turning the wheel. The service advisor told me the shaft is cracked and could be dangerous. I never noticed any steering sounds but now that i'm specifically listening for it i do hear it. I believe that if this is a safety issue as…
ODI 10631213
Suspension · Wheels
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav4. The contact stated that while driving approximately 38 mph, the rear back wheels locked up and the vehicle swerved from side to side. Also, the contact stated that the downward hill assist warning light illuminated when the wheels locked up. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The vehicle was included in recall nhtsa campaign number: 13v383000 (suspension).…
ODI 10628515
Suspension · Wheels
Right rear lower suspension arm snapped causing the right rear tire to turn to the side, causing us to lose control of the vehicle. I was able to gain control and stop the car due to the low rate of speed. We had a recall for this problem. Toyota installed a temporary fix, however when we received an updated recall, we continually called to have the permanent fix only to be told that the part was not available we…
ODI 10616736
Steering · Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav4. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle and steering wheel would shake violently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the intermediate shaft was defective and had to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 81,000. Updated…
ODI 10616050
Suspension
I received a recall letter for the "rear lower suspension arms (no. 1).when i went to the toyota dealer ([xxx]) ,they told me that this recall does not apply to puerto rico as per toyota general offices instructions. The letter said this an urgent safety recall in read letters for it importance. For this situation we can implied that toyota is discriminating to the puerto rico toyota owners.if any accident occur for…
ODI 10588848
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav4. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v168000 (suspension); however, the part needed for the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
ODI 10621701
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav4. The contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign id number 13v383000 (suspension); however, the contact was unable to have the vehicle serviced because the part was unavailable. The dealer was unable to provide an expected date for the part to be available. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. There are no failures at this time.
ODI 10576143
Steering · Suspension
Received a recall notice for tie rod/suspension back in september 2013. Today i called local toyota dealer and asked about the fix. They told me that there was no fix yet available....obviously very disappointed and worried about how long i have been driving with potentially dangerous part/defect that could cause loss of control and wreck. I think nhtsa should force the issue with toyota now it has been too long!.…
ODI 10565214
Steering · Suspension
Reference toyota recall: tis designation c2j found at: https://techinfo.toyota.com/techinfoportal/staticcontent/en/techinfo/html/prelogin/docs/cp/c2jtofaq.pdf reference question q1a and answer a1a: "....alignment will be set and the arms will be sealed with epoxy." reference question qua and answer a1c: "if the rear wheel alignment shifts out of specification, rear suspension arms or other components may need to be…
ODI 10567357
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav4. The contact stated that she attempted to have the vehicle repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 13v383000 (suspension) but was informed that the parts were not available. The contact also stated that since the failure was reported in august of 2013, there should be a remedy available before february of 2014 and that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable time for repair.…
ODI 10563217
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav4. The contact stated that she attempted to have the vehicle repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 13v383000 (suspension) but was informed that the parts were not available. The contact felt that since the failure was reported in august of 2013, there should be a remedy available before february of 2014. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable time for…
ODI 10562641
Suspension
2007 toyota rav 4. Consumer writes in regards to rear lower suspension rattle. *smd the consumer stated she received a letter over 2 months ago, and she is still waiting for the official recall letter, so she can get the vehicle fixed.. *jb
ODI 10563070
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav4. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 13v383000 (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. The contact had not experienced a failure.
ODI 10638569