general problems of the 2017 Toyota RAV4

Four problems related to suspension have been reported for the 2017 Toyota RAV4. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2017 Toyota RAV4 based on all problems reported for the 2017 RAV4.

1 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 11/15/2023

I have a 2017 Rav4 hybrid xle that I bought brand new. I have done all schedule maintenance on it. I was driving to an appointment on 15 November 2023 and the vehicle all the sudden jerked violently side to side throwing me off the road. I brought the car to the shop thinking an alignment or something. My whole rear subframe was cracked, and by the driver side rear wheel bolt it was broke straight through where the tow bar connects to the subframe. The mechanic said it was from rust from living in the northeast, and the salt from the road during winter months. The mechanic said even though I took care of the vehicle this was going to happen anyways due to the subframe suspension parts that Toyota puts in the Rav4. Being flung into a ditch coming off a highway is a dangerous situation, and could of cost me my life because Toyota wants to save money and put in parts knowing that the rust problem will and could occur. I did my research, and found out this has been going on since 2007 and there have been recalls on models all the way up to 2012. If this is a known thing then why is Toyota being allowed to still make a weak subframe. Does someone have to die for this to be stoped. I’m am asking for a recall on all models of 2017 Rav4 hybrids and on to fix this problem. I am lucky to escape with minor injures, but maybe the next person isn’t. Something has to be done.

2 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 03/11/2018

Takata recall. My Rav4 only has 9,000 miles and I am getting really irritated with the front driver side suspension. It's getting louder and louder every time I go over small cracks on every street I go on. This includes highways and streets. I can't believe I am paying for a new car which feels like I have a 1980 suspension.

3 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 03/03/2018

While driving very slowly on a straight away on a city cobblestone road my drivers side rear axle broke. I had a passenger in the vehicle as I was driving for lyft. I had to call the police and have my vehicle flat-bedded to the dealership.

4 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 12/12/2017

Air pressure seems wrong and the car shakes sometimes while driving. I hit potholes all over this town but it can't be helped.


Other Suspension related problems of the 2017 Toyota RAV4

Suspension problems
4
Rear Axle Spindle problems
1


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