2010 Toyota RAV4 Suspension Problems
- 87
- 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 87 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- rear suspension · 18 records
- rear lower · 15 records
- suspension arms · 15 records
- lower suspension · 13 records
- recall notice · 10 records
- safety recall · 9 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 16 |
| 60–100k mi | 12 |
| 1–30k mi | 7 |
| 100–150k mi | 4 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Suspension
Rear suspension fix of previous recall will not allow rear alignment of vehicle because of the epoxy encasement. This is not acceptable. Just spent 800.00 on tires and alignment only to find out the rear is out of alignment and can't be aligned due to toyota's fix (epoxy encasement).
ODI 11269582
Suspension
2010 toyota rav4. Consumer writes in regard to warranty enhancement program and feels the company and dealership should cover warranty work. *as *js
ODI 11277895
Suspension
Sometimes when i am pulling out or pulling in to park my car i hear this bang on my right rear side. Sometimes when i am turning left or right and the right rear tire gets most of the weight of the vehicle i hear the same hard bang. I took it to my mechanic and he rode with me and he heard it too. My mechanic thought it was the struts and replaced them, but that was not the problem. I still have this problem. Please…
ODI 11203907
Suspension
Toyota issued a safety recall g0v a few years ago that sealed the rear suspension arms with an epoxy. My rear alignment is out, and i cannot no longer adjust my rear suspension unless i replaced both rear suspension arms. Toyota says this is my own problem, and any repair associated with this safety recall has to come from my pocket. How can the safety recall lead to another problem? I am probably not the only one…
ODI 11144521
Suspension
Rear toe allinemennt adjusters recall. The part is now being epoxied due to a toyota manufacturing flaw. Now the customers have to suffer the cost at $600.00 to have a simple allinement done on the rear of the car. The online car reviews from other customers are really pissed for being played suckers from toyota. There is a lot of loyal toyota customers going to drop toyota and go with honda. And after getting rid…
ODI 11114724
Suspension
My complaint is about the rear suspension recall enacted in 2012. I had the recall performed at my local toyota dealer in 2014. Recently i purchased new tires at a firestone dealer and purchased a a lifetime alignment. When they performed the alignment for front and rear, both needed a little adjustment. I was informed that it could not be done and they can only adjust the front as the rear had a tag that states…
ODI 11104952
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota rav4. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v596000 (suspension); however, 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 dealer (parkway toyota, [redacted], englewood cliffs, nj 076320, [redacted]) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not…
ODI 11101122
Suspension
I have my rear tires wearing uneven. Took my vehicle to get an alignment but toyota has a sticker on it saying no one can adjust due to recall. Toyota apparently put apoxy on their suspension recall and now my car needs an alignment and no one can fix it. Toyota says for 850.00 they will fix it. Seriously, it only needs an alignment but because they did a horrible job in the first place i am unable to maintain my…
ODI 11097943
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota rav4. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic for a wheel alignment. When the mechanic placed the vehicle on the lift, it was noticed that the rear passenger side control arm was bolted and epoxied. The contact stated that the rear passenger side control arm was repaired on december 21, 2014 by toyota of morristown ([redacted], morristown, nj 07960) per nhtsa…
ODI 11130949
Seat Belts · Suspension
I am filing a complaint against butler toyota located at [redacted]., indianapolis, in 46240. This is the address of the service department. We have been calling them for two years to try and get the recalls taken care on our car. Each time we have called they say they do not have the parts in stock. I just tried to schedule an appointment with the service department again today and was given the same story.
ODI 11062819
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota rav4. The contact stated that the vehicle was serviced per nhtsa campaign number: 16v596000 (suspension). The mechanic found that the vehicle was not affected by this recall, but it was repaired anyway at toyota of portland ([redacted], portland, or 97232, [redacted]). At no cost. Toyota?s prescribed recall repair involves applying an epoxy to the adjustment nuts on the rear lower…
ODI 11162072
Suspension
Recall service was not performed by authorized dealership as part of a scheduled service on multiple recalls. Neither the manufacturer nor dealership has contacted me for updated recall service. A verbal explanation for this lack of recall service is that a part is not available to complete this one recall service.
ODI 11047109
Suspension
Heard a loud sound in the rear of the vehicle while driving down the road at about 30 mph. Sound hear again while turning into my driveway. Later, while on the highway, the vehicle seemed to be swaying. Took the vehicle to the dealer for an inspection, which revealed that the rear sway bar links were loose and required replacement. One rear shock was leaking and both rear shocks needed replacement. I don't…
ODI 11032824
Suspension
2010 rav4 with only 28000 miles on it has had two recalls for rear suspension. The second one (g0v nhtsa 16v-596) has yet to be performed as the parts are on backorder. This is a serious recall in my opinion and toyota needs to address the issue with more concern. I am having issues where the ride quality has diminished since the first recall was performed. Also, i have had new tires placed on the vehicle and am…
ODI 10966720
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 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. Glendale toyota of glendale, california was made aware of the recall and stated that the parts were unavailable. North hollywood toyota of…
ODI 11002017
Suspension
2010 toyota rav 4. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle wheel alignment issues. *smd the consumer stated on december 19, 2016 she had her bald tires replaced with new tires. A wheel alignment diagnostic was part of the service. The diagnostic showed the vehicle needed an alignment, especially in the rear. The consumer gave the approval for the wheel alignment. However, the technician returned and said it couldn't…
ODI 10947189
Suspension
There is a 3rd recall as of september 2016 for arm suspension arms to be replaced but 3 different dealerships do not have the parts to replace them. Problem needs to be corrected.
ODI 10935906
Suspension
I took my 2010 toyota rav4 to be aligned today. I was told that the left rear wheel was out of alignment but could not be adjusted. That is, even though the tire was out of alignment, the serviceman said he could not make the adjustment. He said there was a note about not being about to adjust the alignment. My tires have been wearing unevenly. Apparently, i cannot have my car aligned. I would like the nhsta to look…
ODI 10924435
Suspension
We took our toyota rav4 to principle toyota for the suspension recall on 10/16/2019. Upon a tire inspection today (at a local tire store) it was indicated to us that principle toyota did not install the appropriate arms on the car. I am attaching a copy of the service record (which shows what appears to be the correct replacement parts) but that is not what was installed on our vehicle. I feel that this was done in…
ODI 11268695
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 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 not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. Updated 04/19/17 *lj…
ODI 10943753
Suspension
Both rear stabilizer bar connector links snapped off toward the bottom of each link right above the threaded portion indicating that is a weak area. This was not due to rusting, the links just snapped off in the same location. I worked for another dealership in the same dealer group as a service manager and the staff there told me that this is a product problem and they had replaced at least 55 pair of these links.…
ODI 10957238
Suspension
I received the recall notice in october. I called immediately for an appointment and was told that they did not have the parts. In january, they still didn't have the parts and so i called another dealer in the area - same thing, "parts are on back order." this is a significant recall - the 2nd one they have issued and it is 4 months now with no sign of being able to get it fixed. Can't wait for my wheels to fall…
ODI 10949669
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota rav4. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v596000 (suspension); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Miracle toyota dealer confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy due to there being 1,000 parts on backorder. The…
ODI 10993775
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota rav4. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v596000 (suspension); however, 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 darcars toyota dealer confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy due to the parts being on backorder. The…
ODI 10993356
Suspension
When i took my toyota rav4 in for a tire alignment, i was told by the toyota service center that my rear tires could not be adjusted due to a recent recall which epoxied them in place. The service center also explained that my rear tires were out of alignment which was causing them to wear unevenly across the thread. I have contacted toyota directly about this issue, but they feel that the vehicle has been damaged…
ODI 10906176