1. Toyota RAV4
  2. Problems
  3. 2008
  4. Tie Rod Assembly

2008 Toyota RAV4 Tie Rod Assembly Problems

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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.

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
60–100k mi3

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • July 8, 2012 · 78,712 miles

    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

  • November 22, 2011 · 76,000 miles

    Tie Rod Assembly

    Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota rav4. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 mph, the rear passenger tie rod failed, causing the contact to loose control of the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the dealer diagnosed that the tie rod separated from the vehicle. Both rear tie rods were replaced. The manufacturer was notified and assisted with repairs to the failure. The failure…

    ODI 10443333

  • November 17, 2011 · 76,000 miles

    Tie Rod Assembly

    Cpsc#i1210211a. 2008 toyota rav4. Consumer stated while driving on interstate 93 one of the rear tie rods fell apart, causing him to swerve back and forth across four lanes. *ln the consumer stated the cost to replace the tie rod was $500. The mechanic informed the consumer the failure was due to wear and tear.

    ODI 10444196