Suspension Related Problems of the 2002 Toyota RAV4

Table 1 shows three common suspension related problems of the 2002 Toyota RAV4. The number one most common problem is related to the suspension (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the rear suspension (one problem).

Table 1. Suspension related problems of Toyota RAV4


Recently reported Suspension problems of the 2002 Toyota RAV4

The Suspension problem

I was driving my Toyota and my wife was a passenger. All of a sudden, a lady ran a stop sign and swerved and hit us head-on. We could not get out of my vehicle, the doors were jammed and the vehicle was on fire. The fire dept.   Read details...

The Rear Suspension problem

Drivers side rear wheel has extreme toe-out. Have observed this condition on all 2002 viewed,2wd and 4wd. Causes extreme tire wear to inside tread.   Read details...

The Front Suspension Control Arm problem

Returned car to dealer due to experiencing handling difficulty a few days after dealer performed four wheel alignment. I was informed that rear wheels were once again out of alignment due to being frozen with rust and both rear lower control arms and cam kit/plate needed replacement .   Read details...


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