general problems of the 2007 Toyota RAV4 - part 2

The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Rav4. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 16v598000 (suspension). 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.

Rear tie rod (suspension arm) disconnected while driving 60 mph causing driver to lose control and spin off highway. Vehicle was serviced in February 2015 for the recall (13v383000) that addresses rear suspension arm adjustment.

I am the second owner on this car and it has been in for repair 7 times for various recalls. Does the lemon law apply to my car? you have recalled the electrical windows suspension seat belts cruise control what else is coming! claremont Toyota in California had a complete check on the car and I paid 1500 but I still see recalls. What is going on???? I have another appointment for the suspension on Monday 8/15/16.

The contact owns a 2007 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 contact called Toyota pasadena at (626) 795-9787 (3600 e foothill blvd, pasadena, CA 91107) and was informed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 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 jim norton dealer was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

The contact owns a 2007 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 and the manufacturer on multiple occasions, the contact was informed that the parts needed for the recall remedy were still not available and no estimated time for receiving the parts could be provided. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

Stabilizer link on rear of car snapped. . Heard load noise. . Some rattle also. . Dealer replaced both right and left stabilizer links. . Was charged 275. 00 for each. .

There was an intermittent, loud clunk sound from the rear of the vehicle. It was eventually determined that a rear stabilizer link was corroded and failed. Parts on both sides were replaced based on the recommendation of the Toyota service center.

While looking into a rear suspension problem, it was observed that the remedy for recall 13v-383 was not performed properly on one side of the car. Not enough epoxy was used on one end of the suspension arm, so there is a gap in the epoxy that extends to the adjusting tube nut. That side is also out of alignment. The Toyota service center did not redo the fix as requested. The service manager forwarded a photo to a district rep to make a decision. Over two weeks now without a response.

Our 2007 Rav4 was serviced at a Toyota service center on 8/11/2015. The rear alignment was found to be outside of the specified range. The rear suspension arms (tie rods) were inspected and the alignment was adjusted last year as part of recall 13v-383. An epoxy was applied to make these parts non-adjustable and seal them to prevent corrosion that has led to part failures. Both rear tie rods on our vehicle had actually been replaced in January 2012 after such a failure caused us to crash. Correcting the rear alignment now requires replacing these parts again and re-applying the epoxy from recall 13v-383, at the owner's expense. I was quoted $750 + tax ($660 on top of the usual $90 alignment charge). We have not yet had this fixed. I wrote to daniel c. Smith of NHTSA in June to point out this problem based on other reports, before realizing our vehicle would have the same issue. If the epoxy does not prevent the part from adjusting outside of specs, how well is it sealing to prevent corrosion? NHTSA informed me that Toyota knows of 19 continued failures in vehicles that had remedy 13v-383 applied (the second remedy for this safety defect). 12 reports were for complete tie rod separation. Toyota should also track these alignment changes as a potential precursor to failures.

Sun visor is causing head injuries, this drivers side sun visor keep dropping at eye level and hit on the head while we are driving due to defective mechanism and locking parts within the sun visor this is happening for last 4 years. Kindly have manufacture look into this issue and have them replace this sun visor.

Tl- the contact owns a 2007 Toyota rav-4. The contact stated that the dealer provided a manufacturer recall repair and aligned all 4 tires. The dealer used an epoxy resin on the rear near the tie rod assemblies and the framing. The contact indicated that months later the vehicle was not able to receive an alignment and the two independent repair shop stated that the epoxy prevented the tires from receiving a rear alignment. The contact did mention that one of the independent repair shops were able to do the front alignment but not the rear. The vehicle was not repaired and the dealer refused to remedy the removal of the epoxy resin. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided no remedy. The approximate failure mileage was not available. Dyd.

March 27, 2015 at 2:40 pm. Sunny, 38, clear road conditions. Exiting off us 43 and south onto us 41 at approx. 40 to 45 mph. The car suddenly jerked to left, then swerved to the right. I took my foot off the gas but did not brake. Steering was difficult but not impossible. The car felt(althoughi am not sure) as though it went up on two wheels each time it swerved to the left or right. The car came to a stop and I was able to move it to the far side of the highway. I looked beneath the car and saw an approximately 10 inch rod with the sticker that said "recall safety". I took a photograph of the broken part, called a tow truck and the Toyota dealership. I believe if I had been going 65 miles per hour I would have been unable to have any control and may have rolled over injuring, or worse myself and others.

Heard "pop" sounds from rear while driving car. Stopped to examine car but didn't see anything unusual. Resumed driving and shortly afterwards there was a loud pop and immediately the car began swerving as if it were on a skating rink - very scary. Managed to get control of the car and came to a stop. Rear right wheel was inclined towards the sidewall of the car, no idea what had caused it to happen. Drove very slowly to auto mechanic just 1 block away, smoke was coming from the affected area. Car was diagnosed as having a broken right rear tire rod and the affected tire had been stripped since it had been leaning against the sidewall. This occurred despite having made multiple visits to the Toyota dealership in February, 2014 for related recalls and action taken to prevent this type of incident. Obviously, action taken by dealership was insufficient to prevent this possible deadly situation from occurring.

My 2007 Toyota Rav4 has a "clunking/popping" noise coming from what appears to be the steering linkage somewhere between the intermediate shaft and rack-and-pinion assembly. In early 2014, a Toyota dealership in indiana recommended servicing the intermediate shaft assembly via an issued Toyota service bulletin. The intermediate shaft was replaced replaced in the spring of 2014 (cost=$1000, car mileage ~65k). I have since job relocated to new jersey and the problem has resurfaced (car mileage ~75k). A dealership here told me that the rack-and-pinion assembly needs to be replace (est. Cost= $2000). General signs of rack-and-pinion failure as stated by the dealership and general research are not observed in my car (signs including "play/slop" in the steering wheel, loose steering, stiff steering, etc. ). Further research of this issue has show multiple hundreds-of-thousands of Rav4 owners inquiring about this issue either via Rav4/Toyota forums, or through the NHTSA and other third party auto safety agencies. The dealerships seem to be guessing at what the problem is, and they issue repair guidelines based only on service bulletins without fully investigating the issue. There is a serious safety concern with a "clunking/popping" noise with the steering assembly of these automobiles. Owners of this (highly rated, abundantly sold) Rav4 model should be issued a recall by Toyota to have the rack-and-pinion and the intermediate shaft assembly fixed without consumer purchase. Toyota is aware of the problems, as they have issued multiple service bulletins, but have yet to deem the issue a safety concern leaving their loyal owners with repair cost in upwards of $3000 for cars that are well under 100,000 miles, but outside of Toyota's warranty period. Protecting the safety of drivers and their precious passengers, should be the number one concern of Toyota and the NHTSA.

2007 Toyota rav 4. Consumer received a recall notice for the rear lower suspension arms, but has not been able to get the vehicle repaired. The dealer gave the consumer, different excuses, as to why they couldn't repair the vehicle.

The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Rav4. While driving various speeds, the rear of the vehicle felt like it was fishtailing. The contact maintained control of the vehicle. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that they would have to install rear tow adjustments on both rear sides of the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact was informed that the vehicle was serviced per a rear suspension recall in August of 2014; however, the remedy failed. The independent mechanic stated that the recall repairs caused the vehicle to not have a rear end alignment and caused unusual wear and tear on the rear tires. Since September of 2016, the contact had to replace the rear tires three times. The recall details were not provided. The failure mileage was approximately 160,000.

The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Rav4. The contact received recall notifications for NHTSA campaign number: 14v168000 (air bags) and NHTSA campaign number: 13v383000 (suspension). The parts needed to repair the vehicle were unavailable. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl-the contact owns a 2007 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated that while driving approximately 38 mph, the rear back wheels locked up and the vehicle swerved from right and then to the left hand side. The contact also stated that downward hill assist warning light illuminated when the wheels locked up. The vehicle was towed independent mechanic. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 13v383000 (suspension). However, the part to do the repair was not available. The manufacturer had been notified of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 125,000. Ne.

The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle and steering wheel would shake violently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the intermediate shaft was defective and had to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 81,000.

I received a recall letter for the "rear lower suspension arms (no. 1). When I went to the Toyota dealer (braulio agosto) ,they told me that this recall does not apply to puerto rico as per Toyota general offices instructions. Tthe letter said this anurgent safety recall in read letters for it importance. For this situation we can impplied that Toyota is discriminating to the puerto rico Toyota owners. If any accident occur for this situation I made responsible to Toyota DE puerto rico,brulio agosto (dealer) and Toyota general offices.

The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Rav4. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v168000 (suspension); however, the part needed for the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Rav4. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign id number 13v383000 (suspension); however, the contact was unable to have the vehicle serviced because the part was unavailable. The dealer was unable to provide an expected date for the part to be available. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. There are no failures at this time.

The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated that she attempted to have the vehicle repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 13v383000 (suspension) but was informed that the parts were not available. The contact also stated that since the failure was reported in August of 2013, there should be a remedy available before February of 2014 and that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable time for repair. There are no failures at this time.

The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated that she attempted to have the vehicle repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 13v383000 (suspension) but was informed that the parts were not available. The contact felt that since the failure was reported in August of 2013, there should be a remedy available before February of 2014. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable time for repair. The contact had not experienced a failure.

2007 Toyota rav 4. Consumer writes in regards to rear lower suspension rattle. The consumer stated she received a letter over 2 months ago, and she is still waiting for the official recall letter, so she can get the vehicle fixed. .

The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Rav4. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 13v383000 (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 made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated that he attempted to have the vehicle repaired under NHTSA campaign number 13v383000 (suspension) but was informed by the dealer and the manufacturer that the part was not available. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact had not experienced a failure. The VIN was unavailable.

I recieved this notice for safety recall in Nov 2013 for reapir of the rear lower suspension arm. At that time I was told parts were not available and call back . I called in Dec 2013 same response; Jan 2014 same response Feb 2014 same response and was now told to call back in March. I am worried that this will be a potential hazzard and they are still not reapiring it. What can be done?.

I have had the first recall done for the lower suspension arm recall c0j and received an interim notification for a revised recall csj saying it is not yet available in my area. This past weekend I had work done on my vehicle and was told the pin in my lower suspension arm is broke and I should have it fixed ASAP. I called my Toyota dealer who told me the recall is not being done in my area as of yet. I called Toyota corporate who informed me the recall is not being done in my area and to have it inspected at the dealer and they may or may not be able to do the recall and fix the problem. I feel unsafe driving this vehicle and feel that Toyota is not working fast enough to remedy. I have been very unhappy with the number of recalls that have occurred with this vehicle and very unhappy with the amount of time off of work this has caused me.

I received a letter last summer/early fall regarding a recall of my 2007 Toyota Rav4 due to a problem with the rear suspension arm. I've been in contact with my local Toyota dealer since November 2013 and have been trying to set up an appointment. They claim they are unable to get the parts from Toyota and they keep putting me off. I believe that the dealer and/or Toyota has failed or is unable to remedy the defect within a reasonable time, therefore I'm filing a complaint. The recall states that the consequence of this problem going uncorrected could be "failure of the rear tie rod could cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash". I drive a lot of miles in the fall and winter, transporting my 13 year old son and friends to soccer games. I'd really like to know that I'm driving a safe vehicle! I want this looked at ASAP!!.

Hit a car in front of me and wreck the front right corner of the Rav4 and no air bags went off. And my ins company total the Rav4 and don't know what happen to the other car.

About 4-5 months ago I received a letter from Toyota regarding problem with the rear lower suspension arm no. 1. The problem could "result in the loss of vehicle control and a crash. " each time I check with them they say they are not ready to remedy the problem and just continue to drive the vehicle I believe that it is very negligent of them to suggest that I continue to drive a vehicle that according to them could "result in the loss of vehicle control and a crash. " does the national highway traffic safety administration have any power to require Toyota to fix the problem at once or find another remedy for me driving an unsafe car?.

Turning from one street onto another at <5mph a pop occurred in the rear of vehicle and immediately I felt a drag and stopped. On the street, exiting vehicle I observed rear driver's wheel tilted significantly from the vertical. Had vehicle removed to my garage where rear suspension support was replaced. Now jumping hoops to get reimbursement from Toyota. I never received any notice of recall only to find after local repair that Toyota was planning a recall and then receiving today (sept. 7, 2013) from NHTSA the official recall notice (NHTSA campaign id number : 13v383) the issuance finally of such a recall. Given that Toyota, over a year ago ("Toyota is going to recall some 778,000 vehicles sold in the united states because of a rear-suspension failure. But not just yet. First, it has to figure out how to fix the problem. " -by laurent belsie, business editor / August 2, 2012 , christian science monitor) knew of the problem it is unconscionable that such a delay occurred. Had this malfunction occurred on a major, high-speed highway, more likely than not I would not be composing this message today.

The contact owns a 2007 Toyota rav 4. The contact received two recall notifications for NHTSA campaign id numbers: 12v373000 (suspension) and 13v383000 (suspension). The vehicle was not been repaired because the necessary parts were unavailable. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The contact had not experienced a failure.