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 |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 25 |
| 100–150k mi | 25 |
| 30–60k mi | 17 |
| 1–30k mi | 4 |
| 150–400k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav4. The contact was driving 30 mph when the rear tie rod fractured. The vehicle became uncontrollable as the contact merged to the shoulder. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who inspected the failure and confirmed that the rear tie rod was fractured as a result of rust. The dealer replaced the tie rods. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vin was unknown. The…
ODI 10469072
Steering · Suspension
When turning right at low speed, passenger side rear tie rod assembly failed and wheel turned at 45 degree angle, disabling the automobile. If this had happened on the highway, it would have caused a catastrophic accident. Dealership had previously checked a knocking noise in rear, but was unable to find a problem. I was told that this problem was a design fault and that there were not enough threads on the tie rod…
ODI 10456012
Steering · Suspension
On march 29, 2012, i pulled out of my driveway & heard a clunk. Checked rear underside & saw nothing amiss. Arrived in downtown chicago and heard 3 more clunks (when making right turns). Then the final extra loud clunk as the steering went out of control. I was on michigan ave. In front of the hilton hotel during rush hour traffic (5 pm) doing 25 to 30 mph. Cars all around me. Gently applied brakes & emergency…
ODI 10473750
Steering · Suspension
Knock and sudden shift of steering wheel. Noise appeared to come from front of vehicle and along the steering column or suspension system. Has grown worse with use, but vehicle only has 30,250 miles. We would like to know if it's safe to drive; danger of loss of steering. We do not feel safe, especially at highway speeds. *js
ODI 10545294
Suspension · Wheels
My 2007 toyota rav4 had a rear right wheel tie rod break while i was driving with my wife and our one year old child in the vehicle. We were on our way to see my wife's doctor for her medical condition at the time. Thankfully we had just made a turn on to the on-ramp of the garden state parkway and were moving at a relatively slow speed. I can't imagine what would have happened if we were traveling at highway speed…
ODI 10449116
Power Train · Steering · Suspension
Steering has play and clunk at times causing car to swerve do mechanical defect and/or over correction of the driver do to sensation of loss of steering control. After reading user forms on this vehicle it is common to the vehicle and should be recalled by toyota to prevent fatal accidents. Recall items should include middle shaft and rack and pinion. Websites below tell people to complain to toyota but this should…
ODI 10490768
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rv4. The contact stated that while driving 45 mph, there was a loud metallic noise. The contact lost control of the vehicle and was able to control the steering wheel. The contact stopped the vehicle and inspected further. The contact then noticed that the left rear wheel was on a 60 degree angle. The vehicle was inspected by a mechanic who advised that the rear wheel assembly was…
ODI 10464066
Suspension
Vehicle exhibited a clunk and ratchet sound from rear of car when driving over small bumps. Problem was reported to dealer in january 2010. While the noise was replicated, they were unable to find the source of the problem. I was assured that the suspension components were in good condition. A local mechanic was also consulted who could not pinpoint the source of the suspension noise. Approximately one year later i…
ODI 10448288
Suspension
While traveling on a highway, the rear tie rod (suspension arm) on the driver side of our rav4 suddenly failed, causing the car to swerve wildly out of control and crash into a concrete divider. After the car came to a stop, the affected wheel was found to be tilted on an angle. There was no indication of a mechanical problem prior to the failure. The rav4 had 62,422 miles at the time. The accident occurred on…
Crash reported
ODI 10645047
Air Bags · Steering · Suspension
On august 29, 2011, 19 year-old subject was traveling straight across an intersection when subject was struck on driver side by a 2010 hyundai elantra. Subject was struck by a motorist that according to police officer report, ran a red light. Subject was proceeding straight with green light while driving a white 2007 toyota rav4 with approximately 104,299 miles. Subject purchased rav4 vehicle from toyota in april of…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10596932
Steering · Suspension
Replaced lower and middle steering shaft. Replaced stabilizer bar control end links, front and rear and struts.
ODI 10401852
Steering · Suspension
Clunking noise coming from steering mechanism. Replaced lower and middle steering shaft and front and rear end links. *tr
ODI 10400726
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
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav4. While driving approximately 50 mph she heard a snap and the steering wheel began to shake. She continued to drive approximately 30 mph when she heard a loud bang and lost control of the vehicle. The vehicle was pulled over and shut off. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where she was informed the rear passenger side wheel was turned inward at a 90 degree angle.…
ODI 10355753
Service Brakes, Electric · Suspension
I own a toyota 2007 rav4 which as been in the dealerships shop over 10 times for the same two issues brakes and grinding noise, per toyota each time it was different, but i know it was the same two things. It's like toyota is falsifying customer's car issues with their own words instead of making proper documentation. It started off with the brakes when i first purchased the car they were making a noise and when…
Crash reported
ODI 10307192
Steering · Suspension · Underbody Shields
I have had numerous sensor problems, replaced free of charge at this point. Had to replace wheel bearing and wiring due to corrosion, free of charge now other side has same wheel bearing, corrosion problem and they want $1000.00. Have also had a clunking in steering column (bad knuckle joint) that tech's have not found. Hear that would cost at least $800.00. They also say water pump leaking and need replacement to…
ODI 10501890