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.
Rear · Suspension
Regarding nhtsa campaign number: 13v383000 toyota notified me of this recall in april, 2014, as i was in the last group notified. Since then, repeated contacts to my dealer resulted in being told the parts were not available. Today, june 16, they stated they could inspect the car later this month, and if parts are needed [parts have been needed in nearly all cases], i would then be placed on a waiting list, and it…
ODI 10598550
Service Brakes · Suspension
We have had more than one instance when our 2008 toyota rav4 has failed to maintain stabilization when having to decrease speed in emergency circumstances. (usually at higher speeds than 45 mpg) our vehicle's rear suspension makes the drive feel unsafe under these circumstances. Atlanta toyota has been notified of these instances yet no solution has been offered as of today. *tr
ODI 10573320
Suspension
Complaint because this is 3rd time i have got a nomination! Don't have the parts! Rear lower suspension arms (no.1). *tr
ODI 10565116
Suspension
Toyota dealer not being supplied with replacement parts. Dealer has no idea how much longer it will take to perform recall repair. I have waited 9 months and still getting the same story about no available parts and no timetable for repair. This is for recall csj. Chuck patterson toyota in chico, ca is my toyota dealer. *tr
ODI 10632196
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota rav4. The contact stated that while driving approximately 10 mph, the rear driver's side suspension fractured. The vehicle was towed to a mechanic, who diagnosed that the rear driver's side tire and the rear driver's side suspension needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 72,372.
ODI 10565860
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota rav 4. The contact was driving 40 mph and heard a loud banging from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle then began to shake excessively, causing the contact to momentarily lose control of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer were it was diagnosed that the passenger's rear suspension arm was fractured. Manufacturer was notified. The vin was not available. The…
ODI 10558233
Suspension
Before the start of a [redacted] trip, i had an oil change and complained to the toyota dealer about a knocking coming from the right rear suspension. I was informed the vehicle was safe. While driving along a highway, i lost total control of the vehicle, swerving in all lanes of traffic, and ended up driving off the road - luckily there were no cars around or i would have caused a major accident. I had the vehicle…
ODI 10564005
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota rav4. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph, the rear end of the vehicle pulled into a different direction in which the vehicle was traveling and the steering wheel would vibrate excessively. The failure did not occur until after the vehicle was serviced under nhtsa campaign id number: 13v383000 (suspension) however, the alignment was adjusted after epoxy was…
ODI 10587125
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota rav-4. The contact stated that while driving 40 mph, he heard a loud noise and immediately lost control of the vehicle. The vehicle was recently taken to the dealer for service under nhtsa campaign number: 13v383000 (suspension) however, the vehicle could not be repaired because the parts needed were not available. The vehicle was towed to the dealer after the failure where the…
ODI 10549036
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota rav4. The contact received a recall notification of nhtsa campaign id number: 13v383000(suspension). The contact stated that the repair had exceeded a reasonable amount of time. The dealer indicated that parts were not available. The manufacturer was not notified of the delay. The contact had not experienced a failure. Dr
ODI 10593464
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota rav 4. The contact stated she received nhtsa recall campaign number: 12v373000 (suspension) performed on her vehicle in 2012. The contact stated she was advised about nhtsa recall campaign number: 13v383000 (suspension ) on the news. She was not satisfied with the fact that toyota failed to fulfill the first recall repair and that she had to have the vehicle repaired a second time…
ODI 10543036
Steering · Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota rav4. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 mph, she noticed that the rear passenger's side tire had buckled inward. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis. The technician stated that one of the tie rod bolts was missing and had caused the tie rod to become bent. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign number: 12v373000 (suspension) but was…
ODI 10522573
Suspension · Wheels
Rear suspension arm broken while traveling approx. 70 mph. There was a high probability of a rollover with this incident. Three separate times the vehicle made a very sharp jerks toward the ditch/median. The only reason we did not rollover was the driver at the time was very experienced and had to fight to gain control of the vehicle. *tr
ODI 10542766
Suspension
While turning left, the rear stabilizer link assembly (rh) bolt disconnected from the rear suspension arm assembly due to excessive corrosion of the bolt. *tr
ODI 10509094
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 rav4 toyota. The contact received a notification for nhtsa campaign number: 13v383000 (suspension). However, the part needed to perform 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 10653886
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 rav 4. The contact stated that while driving 25 mph, the rear driver side tire suspension failed. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection where they stated that the suspension needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified but they provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 34,000.
ODI 10487902
Suspension
I received a "interim" recall notice from toyota stating that there was an issue with the rear suspension arm and that failure of the rear tie rod could cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. They instructed owners to call only if they experienced any strange noises coming from the rear of the vehicle. I did notice that recently especially when backing up that i would hear a popping noise…
ODI 10487234
Power Train · Steering · Suspension
Happy holidays & hanukkah! Bob bridge took advantage of my age & background. They charged me $1280 out the door for tsb recall service. It's unfair & absurd 4 me paying toyota's design flaws. Can you please help me get in touch with portland regional office so they can start reimbursement to me? Bob bridge is milking both me & toyota district managers. They took 14 days to put in new steering shaft and offered zero…
2 injuries
ODI 10487195
Suspension
I was driving along and heard a small thud, and, with no other sound or warning, the car went out of control. Thankfully i was able to stop, as i was driving slowly. When i got out of the car and looked, the rear wheel was hanging off. It was determined that the rear suspension arm had failed and needed to be replaced. This was a terrifying experience and surely would have been catastrophic if i had been driving at…
ODI 10478466
Suspension
Loud noise from back of car and then right rear suspension collapsed causing me to loose steering control of vehicle. No other cars around, road was straight and level with just grass to the side. Brakes still work so car was brought to stop as it went by itself to the right. This is a one owner car that was never abused or off-roaded. Car was taken by flatbed to local toyota dealer who replaced the right rear…
ODI 10475198
Suspension · Tie Rod Assembly
At around 9:30 am on july 8, i was on i-15 in s. Utah when my right rear tie rod failed. Very scary and i was lucky i did not end up rolled over in the ditch, hit another vehicle, or get hit by another vehicle. I had no idea why my car was so suddenly out of control. I originally thought i had blown a front wheel. There was no previous warning, such as a shimmy or vibration or any steering issues at all. I asked the…
ODI 10467186
Body · Suspension
After my car received the first recall service (early 2014) for the rear suspension, about 5000 miles later i began to hear noises at freeway speeds from the passenger rear tire area. Not long after this noise started, i received the (mailed from toyota) second recall notice regarding the back suspension. This was in sept 2013. Each month i call toyota for the second recall service and they never "have the parts…
ODI 10578455
Body · Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota rav4. The contact stated that while at the dealer, the contact was informed that the vehicle was unsafe to drive to the extensive rusting of the frame, driveshaft, front control arms, rear suspension, rear shocks, and the passenger rear rim. The contact was also informed that rust was not a defect but environmental. The manufacturer was notified. The vehicle was not repaired. The…
ODI 10498027
Steering · Suspension
2008 toyota rav 4 limited has had handling issues on the freeway with stability. This has happened a couple of times. Dealer says that "nothing is wrong." previous time this occurred, vehicle returned handling differently. Considering the computer brain running this car, we believe they reset the computer. This is happening again. We are taking it in again. *tr
ODI 10329239
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota rav4. The contact stated that while driving approximately 10 mph, a loud noise emitted from the rear passenger's side of the vehicle. The failure occurred whenever traveling at low speeds. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who was unable to diagnose the failure. In addition, the four tires had been replaced twice previously due to premature tire wear. The technician…
ODI 10481096