2011 Toyota RAV4 Suspension Problems
- 12
- 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
- wheel alignment · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 3 |
| 60–100k mi | 3 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Suspension · Visibility/Wiper
I have fixed my rear suspension more than 4x and it continues to go bad, it works fine for a couple of weeks but still not running well then it shocks and goes back to bouncing whenever it hits a bump or anything not smooth on the roads. It happens when driving and you feel it a lot more when it's running on local roads. The visibility is bad, the defogger does not work and i have to wait about 15-20 mins or open…
ODI 11299767
Suspension
While turning right to go down the next aisle in a parking lot my passenger rear tie rod aka control arm broke at the factory weld! I purchased this car brand new off the lot and have been told by numerous mechanics that this should not happen and it's a defect. Had i been on the freeway, this would have been catastrophic. I drive a 2011 rav4 with 104,000 miles and these have been recalled for this issue, however my…
ODI 11142513
Steering · Suspension
I noticed that the steering wheel felt a bit "loose" at any rate of speed. I also observed that my r back seat shakes when driving at high rates of speed(50 mph +). My vehicle has just over 66k miles on it. I maintain it according to the user manual. I brought my car in a for four wheel alignment. The rear tires could not be aligned because the nuts for adjusting the rear wheel alignment were frozen and could not be…
ODI 11022779
Suspension
Suspension: while driving in the interstate, i heard a "pop" and the sound of something sliding from the back passenger side too the back driver side of the vehicle. I then felt the back of the vehicle "wobbling" and i heard a "clucking and rubbing" sound. I managed to get to a repair station, and observed the back driver's side tire leaning inward at the top, and it had been rubbing against the wheel well and a…
ODI 10984480
Suspension
I brought my car in a for four wheel alignment becuase i replaced four tires. The rear tires could not be aligned because the the nuts for adjusting the rear wheel alignment were frozen and could not be removed. In order for the car to be aligned, the rear tire rod needs to be replaced per toyota certified dealership. There was a recall on this back in august 2013 ( for 2006-2011 rav4), however, my particular vin…
ODI 10874212
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 toyota rav4. While driving approximately 65 mph, the steering wheel veered to the left without warning. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to a local dealer. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed that the shocks were leaking oil and needed to be replaced. The shocks were not replaced. The contact received notification of nhtsa…
ODI 10906356
Suspension
The 2011 toyota rav 4 was in a toyota repair shop for an oil change. We requested a look at brakes because of the rear end noise and vibration on braking. The shop call to say our tires had worn on the inner edge to such a dangerous degree that they would not advise travel. We carefully drove a few miles to our tire store because of the service and warranty. They agreed to prorate the tires. A mechanic suggested…
ODI 10747251
Suspension
2011 toyota rav 4. Consumer writes in regards to the rear lower suspension arms recall notice. *smd the consumer stated the amount of time to get an appointment, was unreasonable. *jb
ODI 10606305
Suspension
2011 toyota rav 4. Consumer writes in regards to suspension system problems. *smd the consumer stated there was a loud noise coming from the suspension, when going over a bump. The dealer was unable to duplicate the problem.
ODI 10556726
Suspension · Vehicle Speed Control
While driving north in stop and go traffic on dan ryan expressway i was accelerating from about 20 mph to about 35 mph, when the car started to vibrate very bad, as if all four wheels had hit the rumble strip on the edge of the road. The car has been riding a lot rougher since about jan 30th. *tr
ODI 10507378
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 toyota rav4. While driving at speeds over 55 mph, the vehicle suddenly began to shake. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who was unable to diagnose the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 4,000.
ODI 10809457
Power Train · Suspension · Underbody Shields
Loud bang which sounds like a hammer hitting the bottom of the vehicle. Problem first noticed around 1000 miles and happens frequently. It happens typically when passengers are in the middle and or 3rd row seats at speeds usually above 25 miles per hour. This is an ongoing problem with my [redacted], 3rd row seat rav4 now at 73k miles. It can happen within a few miles of each incident or go hundreds of miles before…
ODI 10584186