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
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 10955266
Seat Belts · Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota rav4. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 16v096000 (seat belts) and 16v596000 (suspension). The parts were not available within a reasonable time frame to schedule the recall repair. The dealer (rivertown toyota, 1661-a whittlesey rd, columbus, ga 31904, [redacted]) did not give a specific date for when the parts would become available. The manufacturer…
ODI 11048229
Suspension
I looked at all the complaints already filed and i have the same thing. My mechanic at a private car service place could not align my tires because there was a permanent fix put in place during a recall notice that i received back in 2014. My mechanic called toyota dealer and asked what could be done and was told that toyota could replace the arms for $1,500. My mechanic said he could do a retro fit for $100 which…
ODI 10825328
Suspension · Unknown Or Other
I received a notice that there was a recall no.16v-596, i called toyota to schedule an appointment and they said they had to order the parts, when they call me to tell me they had the parts available, we schedule an appointment unfortunately i didn't make it because i had to take my daughter to the hospital, i went directly to toyota two weeks later just to hear they didn't have the parts availabe again is been…
ODI 10949605
Suspension
The right rear sway bar link broke and had to be replaced at 136842 miles. It was found by the toyota dealer.
ODI 10782971
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota rav4. While driving at 65 mph, the rear of the vehicle swayed left to right. Upon inspection, the contact noticed that the bolt that attached the rear passenger's side tie rod to the vehicle had detached. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who diagnosed that the bolt needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The vehicle had previously been repaired under nhtsa campaign…
ODI 10780556
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota rav4. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 13v383000 (suspension). The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to have all four tires replaced. The mechanic stated that the rear tires could not be aligned due to the epoxy from the recall remedy. As a result, the lower control arms needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of…
ODI 10763977
Suspension
My 2008 toyota rav 4 had a recall for the rear lower control arms, the first recall was around jan. 12, 2013. (64,306) miles. At this time toyota tightened the control arms to the correct torque and i believe completed alignment. About 1 yr later, on jan.17, 2014 (78,847) miles, the lower control arms where replaced, alignment was done, and epoxy was applied to the bolts for a permanent fix approved by toyota. When…
ODI 10721163
Suspension
The rear suspension wheel nuts gave up, which caused the entire car go to the ditch. My wife and my two kids was on the car, and luckily they get out and safely stopped the car. Toyota informed me that they repaired these rear bolts last year because it had recall before, but still the issue is happening even if they perform repair. Literally this can cause a lot of bad accidents and lost if toyota even don't repair…
ODI 10706439
Suspension
Alignment on rear wheels cannot be performed because of safety recall performed by toyota on my 2008 rav4. The recall was to correct a safety issue on the rear lower suspension arms. The remedy for this issue does not allow for any adjustment to correct out of alignment on the rear of vehicle. This is an absurd correction of a problem. Why aren't all 2006-2011 rav4 owners up in arms about the inability to align the…
ODI 10681011
Suspension
Completed recall at dealership on 11/11/14 for rear lower suspension arm and the left wheel camber went in at -0*50 (well within specifications) and came out at -1*49 just barely within specifications( just noticed today because it failed an alignment test). Today, 2/2/15 (3 months and 2100 miles later) it is now not within specifications at -1*52. I complained to the service manager and was told that the fix to the…
ODI 10680727
Suspension
STEERING RACK NOISE
ODI 10968375
Suspension
I would like to file a complaint about toyota hampton dealership in town, lafayette, la. [redacted] (service). My wife and i have called this number multiple times and have been transferred several times but reached nowhere. We have left multiple messages but don't receive any phone call back from them. My wife even went there to make an appointment but they simply told her that they don't have opening. This is…
ODI 10672388
Suspension
2008 toyota rav 4. Consumer writes in regards to rear suspension arm rust and failure recall. *smd the consumer stated the dealer attempted to perform an alignment. However, the mechanic was unable to get the rear suspension in specification because suspension arms were bent. The consumer received two second opinion, and was informed the arms were not bent. The consumer had the arms removed and replaced with…
ODI 10681270
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota rav4. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the rear of the vehicle would become uncontrollable and the steering wheel would become unstable. The contact stated that the vehicle was recently repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 12v37000 (suspension) however, the recall repairs failed to remedy the failure. The dealer was not able to determine how to remedy the…
ODI 10622510
Suspension
About 2 months ago i received a second urgent recall letter from toyota regarding the rear lower suspension arm, meaning they didn't fix it the first time about a year ago. Have been trying to fix the problem but local dealers and toyota usa say they don't have the parts and don't know when the parts will be available. *tr
ODI 10611307
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota rav4. The contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 13v383000 (suspension), but 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 10641127
Suspension
I received an "urgent safety recall" from toyota sometime jan - april 2014, regarding "rear lower suspension arms (no 1), one of several recall notices i've received since owning this vehicle. However, this is the first time where i cannot get this problem fixed at the local dealership, because the affected parts are not available when i called in late may and again today. And the dealership cannot tell me when they…
ODI 10607437
Suspension
Had the fix for the 3rd recall of the rear lower suspension arms in june 2014. Both suspension arms now encased in epoxy and warning labels applied. Result of poorly engineered fix is the inability to maintain rear wheel alignment without full replacement of both suspension arms on every alignment. Toyota's fix has created undue burden of cost on owner to maintain proper alignment or forego alignment and have rapid…
ODI 11093827
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota rav4. The contact received a 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 notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
ODI 10664881
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota rav4. The contact stated that while driving at 30 mph, there was a loud abnormal noise coming from the vehicle. The contact mentioned that the failure occurred after the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign id number: 12v373000 (suspension) and nhtsa campaign id number: 13v383000 (suspension). The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the wheel bearing/hub…
ODI 10631119
Suspension
Toyota rav 4 (2)- consumer writes in regards to rear suspension arm recalls. *smd 2008 toyota rav 4. The consumer stated the vehicle was taken to dealer after receiving a recall notice regarding the suspension. The consumer stated she was astonished that both vehicles needed to have the same part replaced. Especially on the 2008 model, which was 2 years newer than her other vehicle. *jb
ODI 10587978
Power Train · Suspension
Rear differential started making a whirring noise while driving down the road. The noise increased in pitch and volume with speed. Dealer informed me that it was a bad magnetic coupling between the transmission and the rear differential and replaced it. *tr
ODI 10586517
Air Bags · Seat Belts · Suspension
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 toyota rav4. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v596000 (suspension). The dealer indicated that the parts were on a national back order. The contact was unable to determine when the air bag recall would be repaired. The vin was also included in nhtsa campaign numbers: 16v096000 (seat belts) and 14v168000 (air bags). The manufacturer was not…
ODI 10957328
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota rav-4. The contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign id number 13v383000 (suspension); however, the part was not available to perform the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the parts delay. The contact had not experienced a failure.
ODI 10604706