2008 Toyota RAV4 Suspension Problems
- 75
- 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 75 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- rear suspension · 19 records
- suspension part · 12 records
- failure parts · 11 records
- parts distribution · 11 records
- distribution disconnect · 11 records
- rear lower · 11 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 15 |
| 30–60k mi | 9 |
| 100–150k mi | 9 |
| 1–30k mi | 4 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Suspension
Rear suspension arm (tie rods) fixed under recall campaign 13v 383000 have become loose. After several calls to the manufacturer and to two different dealers, toyota has denied to help with the cost of repairs. Obviously their recall "fix" has not worked and i think they should be held responsible for the repairs due to this fact.
ODI 11208325
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota rav 4. 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 dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts…
ODI 11182510
Suspension · Underbody Shields
2008 toyota rav4. Consumer writes in regards to severely rusted frame that was beyond repair. *as the consumer also stated there was a broken front spring that needed to be replaced. *tr
ODI 11138692
Suspension
While making a right turn i heard a loud pop then a thump like something falling on the back floor and hitting the side of the car. Thought, at first it was the items in my back cargo space rising up and falling as if i hit a speed bump too fast. I was only turning onto another road when i heard the loud noise. I took the car to a place that gave free estimates and they discovered the drivers side sway bar bolt had…
ODI 11103694
Suspension
Recall dated aug.10, 2016. Unable to find any toyota dealer in atlanta area with the part to fix the problem. Been actively engaged with dealers for a year to get resolution, but to no avail. Want to sell the car but can't as long as recall is outstanding.
ODI 11012773
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota rav4. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v596000 (suspension) however, the part for the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced any failure. The contact contacted the courtesy toyota dealer who despite having an appointment failed to have…
ODI 11010531
Suspension
After second recall on rear suspension that occurred in november 2016, i had to replace my tires about 20k miles prematurely because of excessive wear on inside rim. When i went to have it aligned, i was told that the parts that would have been adjusted to align them had stickers on them identifying them as having been part of the recall and saying that they are now non adjustable. When i called toyota, i was told…
ODI 10985471
Seat Belts · Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota rav4. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 16v596000 (suspension) and 16v096000 (seat belts); however, the parts for the recall repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The vin was unknown. The contact had not experienced a…
ODI 10979076
Suspension
Rear lower suspension arm assemblies in fall 2016 i received a safety recall notice from toyota regarding the rear lower suspension arm. Three times in the last six months i have contacted the local toyota dealer to schedule a service appointment to make the necessary repair. Each time i was told that i would be contacted once the replacement parts are available. If this is truly a safety issue why the delay in…
ODI 10966686
Seat Belts · Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota rav4. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 16v596000 (suspension) and 16v096000 (seat belts). 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 western slope auto company in grand junction, co was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for…
ODI 11047862
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 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. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
ODI 10969385
Suspension
Have called a few toyota dealers in the area to get this urgent recall taken care of. Nobody has the parts. Why is toyota saying this is an "urgent safety recall" - quote from front of notice - yet not providing the parts to the dealers? One dealer said no bolts. Another dealer said no suspension arms. I am currently #139 on their list, once the parts come in. Can you really issue an urge nt safety recall, yet not…
ODI 10918569
Suspension
Toyota wants to replace my rear suspension arms, align my wheels and the encase arms in epoxy. This will prevent any future alignments to my car without having to replace the suspension system. Something that was done on the last recall of the front end. However this time they are refusing to do the same thing. This is not returning the condition of my car to the condition it was in when i bought the car. And it is…
ODI 10915259
Steering · Suspension
1st issue was repeated recall over lower arm suspension bar that was permanently glued, to remedy safety concern. Now intermediate steering arm is bad, and problems w car swaying, and tires feeling wobbly. Being told toyota will not cover expenses to repair related suspension issue. $750.00 car has only 53,000 miles... Many other rav4 owners w same problem. Afraid to drive.
ODI 10914039
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota rav4. The contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 16v596000 (suspension) and stated that the part needed was unavailable to perform the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
ODI 10967573
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota rav4. The contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 16v596000 (suspension) and stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time to repair the vehicle. The dealer (mvp toyota, calle gautier benitez esq, el verde, caguas, pr 00725) confirmed that parts were not available to perform the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified. The…
ODI 11141816
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota rav4. The contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 16v596000 (suspension) and stated that the part needed was unavailable to perform the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
ODI 10980389
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota rav4. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v596000 (suspension); however, the part for the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts…
ODI 10979573
Suspension
I have tried to get a suspension safety recall fixed for eight months, but the three dealers say the parts are back ordered nationally. I contacted toyota corporate, but still no parts. The recall sys if the suspension arms come loose, you can lose control of your vehicle. Why don't they make more parts and make this a priority?
ODI 10972109
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 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 made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
ODI 10985988
Seat Belts · Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota rav4. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 16v596000 (suspension) and 16v096000 (seat belts); however, the parts to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the issues. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution…
ODI 10983365
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 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 made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
ODI 10972084
Suspension
Nhtsa recall number: 16v596 recall date: august 10, 2016 manufacturer recall number: g0v quote "the remedy will involve the replacement of both suspension arms and encasing them in epoxy. An alignment will be performed, as well, and warning labels will be applied. " this is obviously unacceptable, as encasing them in epoxy will negate any ability to align the suspension for the remainder of the life of the vehicle.…
ODI 10897508
Suspension
An "urgent safety recall" was issued for my car in august 2016 for the rear lower suspension arm which can cause loss of vehicle control. My dealer is still unable to get the parts. I contacted toyota directly and was told there is a remedy but a shortage of parts, and to make an appointment to be put on the waiting list. Really? I've already waited 18 months. I drive on the interstate every day and hear grinding…
ODI 11053750
Suspension
A rod in the right rear suspension failed while driving. My mechanic informed me it was part replaced in a safety recall, and that the left side part was near failure as well. This recall occurred in 20124 and is labeled csj. My mechanic recommended i contact toyota. Toyota told me there was no further action on this recall and the recall replacement warranty had expired. More importantly, they had no interest in…
ODI 10882547