general problems of the 2019 Toyota RAV4

11 problems related to suspension have been reported for the 2019 Toyota RAV4. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2019 Toyota RAV4 based on all problems reported for the 2019 RAV4.

1 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 09/25/2025

I was driving to kansas on a road trip and we stopped for gas when we noticed the rear drivers side tire tilting inwards (top of tire angled towards the car). We then drove it to a mechanic in kansas to see if it is safe to drive further. She noticed the bolt for the rear suspension loose and almost out entirely. She then told us we could not drive the car any further because a few more bumps and the bolt would fall out and create major safely concerns. She also noted that she could see where the bolt was rubbing on the rear suspension sub-plate and could see the old rusted damage along with the new damage from recent driving. She also noted the uneven wear on the tire with the tread worn significantly more on the inner side of the tire. We towed it to denver to have it looked at and the said the bolt and nut need to be replaced along with a tire alignment. There were no warning signs other than my car felt more bouncy than normal. The car bolt has been replaced but you can inspect the surrounding damage if needed. Both the safety of the people in my vehicle and those around me would have been at risk if we didn't notice the tilt and continued the road trip.

2 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 03/15/2023

Many things.

3 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 05/10/2021

Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? yes, while driving on the interstate the vehicle began vibrating heavily. What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? upon inspection it was noticed that the inner tread of the left rear tire was damaged, worn away and scalloped or cupped. The tire was replaced with a spare, and vehicle driven to the nearest Toyota dealer for service. The damaged tire is available for inspection. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? yes, the servicing dealer informed us that the left rear camber was out of manufacturer specification being -1. 8 deg. The minimum allowed is -1. 7, and the minimum recommended is -1. 3. We were informed that to be safe the vehicle required repairs; however, they were unable. We then took the vehicle to the selling dealer who also found the issue and were unable to repair. Two additional service centers also confirmed the rear camber was out of specifications, and posed a safety risk. Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? yes, the dealer stated that a manufacturer representative from Toyota inspected the vehicle. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? safety was compromised as the damage to the tire was severe and hidden. This damage could have resulted in a loss of control of the vehicle. The vehicle remains in the unsafe condition. It is also important to note that the tires were being rotated every 5,000 miles by a manufacturer service center as recommended.

4 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 01/28/2021

Had an alignment performed at tire discounters. Afterwards they informed me that the vehicle front right camber was out of specs. They attempted to bring specs within oem but unable to. Required to purchase camber kit from Toyota to perform necessary adjustments. Vehicle only has 14,000 miles.

5 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 12/06/2020

Car vibrate at certain speed. Suspects faulty front lower suspension arm. Vehicle show symptoms after third service (Toyota care -15000 miles).

6 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 05/15/2020

When turning right the car has a knocking noise.

7 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 04/23/2020

I received 2 speeding camera tickets due to sudden acceleration noticed time to time, front suspensions are not even and rough, transmission is not smooth when changing gears and/or stopping vehicle.

8 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 02/14/2020

When driving my car everytime I make a turn there is a noise coming from the shock of the wheels front and rear I took it to the dealership 3 times and they said they hear nothing then I took it to my mechanic and he said it's the ball bearing on top of the shock. Now the noise is getting louder and louder, I'm scared something will happen to me and my family when we are all in the car. So please can you guys help me out.

9 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 08/05/2019

The tires sleeps to the front when you try steering to the sides ether right or left and the tires make horrible noice and the slip to the front and if you don't brake when the car slip to the front you can hit the vehicle infront of you, looks like they make the steering angle to wide or the tires turn too much that instead of making a turn they sleep to the front and thats too dangerous because it can cause an accident.

10 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 06/26/2019

El veh�culo hace un ruido en ambos lados DE las puertas del conductor y pasajero, entre las puertas, dash y guardalodos. El ruido ES como un restrillar cuando el veh�culo cae en un hoyo, toma un bad�n o hace fricci�n al frenar.

11 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 01/29/2019

The contact owns a 2019 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated while driving 40 mph, the vehicle was making an abnormal humming and grinding sound. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact received a recall notification for an unknown recall in regards to a humming sound coming from the transfer case of the vehicle; however, the dealer diagnosed that no issues were found and informed the contact that the recall repair did not need to be completed on the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure had been recurring while driving and he had been hearing abnormal bumping sounds from underneath of the vehicle. The dealer was made aware of the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 3.


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