Suspension Related Problems of the 2011 Toyota RAV4

Table 1 shows three common suspension related problems of the 2011 Toyota RAV4. The number one most common problem is related to the suspension (eleven problems). The second most common problem is related to the suspension noise (three problems).

Table 1. Suspension related problems of Toyota RAV4


Recently reported Suspension problems of the 2011 Toyota RAV4

The Suspension problem

The contact owns a 2011 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, there was an abnormal clunking sound coming from the rear end of the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle felt as if the rear suspension had failed.   Read details...

The Suspension Noise problem

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.   Read details...

The Front Suspension Control Arm problem

Replaced both rear control arms and adjustment bolts. Technician said I was lucky not to have been driving. Supposedly when aligning my tires - the screws showed rusty and broke off. Paid $900 to have replaced. This should not happen in a car like Toyota.   Read details...


Suspension related problems in other Toyota RAV4 model year vehicles:



RAV4 Service Bulletins
RAV4 Safety Recalls
RAV4 Defect Investigations