Suspension Noise problems of the 2011 Toyota RAV4

Three problems related to suspension noise have been reported for the 2011 Toyota RAV4. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2011 Toyota RAV4 based on all problems reported for the 2011 RAV4.

1 Suspension Noise problem

Failure Date: 05/08/2017

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 cord. The repairman looked it over and found no reason for a bolt that ranged about 5-7 inches to shoot out, resulting in the back wheel to almost fall completely off that way, as the undercarriage "looked pretty good. " I just purchased the vehicle just over 3 months ago from a certified dealer. The carfax reported no previous accidents and the car was reportedly maintenance as recommended, (every 3000 miles). I'm afraid to drive it now. What's to keep this from happening to the other three tires???.

2 Suspension Noise problem

Failure Date: 08/08/2015

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 they saw the same problem with the same model the week prior. They said it was a rear suspension issue. I checked for other people having this issue and found that Toyota had known about the problem and we're forced into a recall by the u s government. They are keeping the information from the public. We could have died in an accident due to the tires. The front tires are in perfect shape and past experience with this brand did not indicate any problems. The real issue is why did Toyota not tell us about the recall while we were in the shop and do something to insure our safety?? we could have died.

3 Suspension Noise problem

Failure Date: 11/29/2013

2011 Toyota rav 4. Consumer writes in regards to suspension system problems. 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.


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