2009 Toyota RAV4 Suspension Problems
- 48
- 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.
What owners report
- suspension part · 11 records
- rear lower · 9 records
- lower suspension · 8 records
- suspension arms · 8 records
- rear suspension · 7 records
- recall notice · 7 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 8 |
| 1–30k mi | 5 |
| 30–60k mi | 4 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine · Suspension · Unknown Or Other
Auto burning excessive oil and coolant box stays full to top car is stationary
ODI 11309344
Suspension · Unknown Or Other
Susp recal 13v-383, my veh has temp rear susp arms, dealer not willing to perfom permanent repair and replace caution stickers still on rear tierod/cntrl arms, known safety issue please help my # [xxx] noticed upon inspection no incident yet. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
ODI 11096378
Suspension
The rear suspension arm bolts on my rav 4 rusted out and failed. They were supposed to be replaced as part of a recall, but the dealership failed to do that. Because the bolts failed, i am being asked to pay for new rear lower suspension arms and an alignment.
ODI 11072241
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota rav4. While the contact's daughter was driving 35 mph, a loud wobbling noise was heard coming from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle also shook. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The driver was able to pull the vehicle over to the side of the roadway and stop. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed as included in a recall. The contact…
ODI 11058489
Suspension
Heritage toyota s.burlington vt repair job find after did a comprehensive alignment in which vehicle out of alignment then put two none adjusting rear tie rods on my rav4 and saying it is ok, will not fix problem.
ODI 11043188
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota rav4. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v596000 (suspension). The contact stated that the recall repair was incomplete. The dealer was contacted (toyota of manhattan in new york, ny) where it was diagnosed that the alignment was not performed due to a failure with the suspension. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was…
ODI 11013936
Suspension
Car has been making noise in the front wheel area while driving and turning, took it back to where purchased, planet toyota in matteson, ill, was told the right strut was damaged and binded, also cup was damaged on both struts, i find this odd seeing as how the car only has 80,000 miles on it. We bought the car used and also purchased an extended warranty which by the way, does not cover it.
ODI 10967886
Suspension
I was told today that my left rear suspension is not right it is off and can cause harm. I was told by toyota dealers that they fixed it, i cannot get my car an alignment in the rear due to this.
ODI 10965942
Suspension
In 2013, toyota issued a recall on the rear lower suspension arms. This vehicle was taken and had the recall work done on 7/19/14. One arm was replaced, and one was coated with an epoxy coating. The car began pulling to the left while driving and was taken to firestone for an alignment, at which we were told that the rear toe was out of alignment and needed to be looked at by the dealer. The recall work done in july…
ODI 10957751
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 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 10969690
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota rav4. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v596000 (suspension); however, the part for the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. The manufacturer stated that the parts were on back order and there was no estimated time…
ODI 10918466
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota rav4. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v596000 (suspension). The part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The local dealer (rodland toyota everett, [redacted], everett, wa, 98203) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were on backorder. The…
ODI 11051182
Suspension
We have taken it to the toyota dealer twice and had them replace the tie rods twice and it won't stay in alignment. I have called the dealer multiple times to schedule it to be fixed and called corporate and they won't do much and it won't stay in alignment and they won't fix it right. The car is very scary to drive with it being out of alignment and no other mechanic will touch it because they have a sticker saying…
ODI 10909484
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota rav4. The contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 16v596000 (suspension). The part needed was unavailable to perform the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
ODI 10950001
Seat Belts · Suspension
2 recalls since last year. Local toyota dealer unwilling/unable to perform remedy despite numerous requests.
ODI 10959201
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota rav4. The contact stated that the recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 16v596000(suspension) was received in august of 2016. After contacting the dealer (ed morse toyota, located in delray beach, florida) on multiple occasions, the contact was informed that the parts needed for the recall remedy were not available and no estimated time for receiving the parts could be provided.…
ODI 11006600
Suspension
I have had several issue with the rv4, all related to the rear suspension. The recal for toyoa with part of the suspension leaksunbolted from the car while traveling at about 30 mph. The right rear tire went up in to the wheel well. Only because of the slow speed did i not get in to an accident. Vehicle had to be towed to the dealer. At 65k miles, i took the car in again to the shop. Both rear linkages to the…
ODI 10850356
Service Brakes · Suspension
It appears that a sound, suspension of the rav 4 need some repair.
ODI 10746969
Suspension
Driving in to work in the morning, speed was 25 mph on a suburban road, south street in tewksbury ma, as i went over rough area in the road, i heard a thump from under the car. I pulled over and found the right rear suspension struts let go. I pulled in to a parking lot to examine what happened. Part of the strut was hanging down scraping on the ground. The right rear tire was skewed in the wheel well rubbing on the…
ODI 10693340
Suspension
Urgent safety recall issued (no date) by toyota for rear lower suspension arms (no. 1). "important recall follow-up notice" i received today via usps, october 9th, 2014. I have contacted the dealer, [xxx] in dubuque, iowa today, and on multiple occasions (over the past year) to have this repaired, and in an attempt to have the recall completed. Each time i was informed that they did not have the necessary part and i…
ODI 10643510
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota rav4. The contact stated that a recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 13v383000(suspension) was received in september of 2014. After contacting the dealer on several occasions, the contact was informed that parts needed to repair the vehicle were still not available and no estimated time for receiving the parts could be given. The contact had not experienced a failure.
ODI 10670093
Suspension
Rear suspension arms were replaced due to a recall. It was found a year later, that the rear tires were out of alignment. During this time, the handling of the car on turns and in wet weather were impaired. Also, the tires wore unevenly and were bald on the inside. I found out, that the recall fix replaced the original adjustable arms with non-adjustable arms and the car could not be aligned. Toyota wanted $830 to…
ODI 10839448
Suspension · Tie Rod Assembly
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota rav 4. The contact stated while driving at 65 mph, the vehicle started to make popping noises and started to spin out of control. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the rear lower arm tie rod had fractured. The contact had received a recall notification for recall nhtsa campaign number: 13v383000 (suspension). However, the part was not…
ODI 10611008
Suspension
Safety recall #csj: i received a letter 2 weeks ago, stating that my car has to be brought a dealership to re-inspect the rear lower suspension arms. I did this today, and was informed after 3 hrs that my suspension arms have developed rust and thus need to be replaced, as outlined in the recall letter. However, i was also told that the arms are currently unavailable and it may take a month or longer before they can…
ODI 10596740
Suspension
I received a recall notice for "rear lower suspension arm no. 1. I called servco toyota leaward to make an appointment and they said the earliest available was march 30, 2015. Next year!!! Really? *tr
ODI 10595708