Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota rav4. While driving various speeds, a bumping noise was heard coming from the rear of the vehicle and the vehicle would not drive in a straight line. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who discovered that the rear suspension experienced severe rusting and corrosion and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was then taken to arlington toyota (2095 n. Rend rd, palatine, il) where the failure was confirmed. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact indicated that the vehicle was serviced in 2013 per the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v383000 (suspension) to prevent the failure from occurring. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and did not assist. The failure mileage was 104,000.
2006 Toyota RAV4 suspension complaints
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Had a recall on the lower suspension arms of my 2006 rav 4 which I went and had fixed. It is now a non adjustable bar which mean the rear tires of my car can not be aligned. This is causing severe wear of the inner side of my tire which is a hazard and could cause a major tire blow out without the owner even knowing. You cannot see the wearing of the tire from the outer side. I have contacted toyota and they told me there is nothing they can do. They insisted that the suspension arm is adjustable and that it isn't causing my problem. My mechanic is more than willing to talk to you about my concern. Since I have been made aware of this issue I have replaced my tires once (I took pictures of the tires that were replaced) and since then I have observed wear to the inner rim of the new tires. Lucky for me when I went to my auto shop for my oil change they made me aware of this most serious issue. I could of had a blow out and caused or been involved in a serious accident!
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota rav4. The contact received a recall notification for the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v596000 (suspension). The dealer (rivertown toyota, 706‑322‑8891, located at 1661 whittlesey rd a, columbus, ga 31904) was contacted and stated that the part was not available. The dealer stated that they ordered the part without confirming an availability date or inquiring about a loaner vehicle. The manufacturer was contacted several times to determine when the part would become available. The manufacturer and the dealer stated that a loaner option was not available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
This model toyota had a recall for a trailing bar on the rear suspension. The problem was the bolts rusted. The fix put on new trailing bar with fixed bolts. The problem is that when the car loses alignment, the alignment cannot be adjusted as the bolts are permanently fixed. The recall should have come up with a solution that allows alignment to be adjusted. Once the alignment is out, the car is a hazard to drive as traction and control is imperfect with an out of aligned car
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota rav4. While driving, the rear of the vehicle wobbled and a clinking noise was heard. The contact took the vehicle to team toyota of princeton, new jersey (2871 us hwy 1, lawrenceville, nj 08648; 609‑883‑4200 or 1‑800‑521‑0623) around 8/15/2016 to have the rear lower suspension arms replaced per the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v596000 (suspension). Approximately one year later, the failure recurred. The contact returned the vehicle to the same dealer where it was diagnosed that the rear lower suspension arms failed and were causing uneven wear of the rear tires. The dealer stated that the rear lower suspension arms needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and opened case number: 1709020227. The manufacturer was in the process of determining who would be responsible for the repair. The VIN was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 93,000.
Vehicle was part of recall id: 16v596000. The rear suspension arms that were installed as a corrective action failed. The vehicle was diagnosed by team toyota located in lawrenceville, new jersey. It has been about 4 weeks since diognoced and both toyota and the dealer are trying to find who is responsible for the needed repair. I think this places the driver and passengers at risk because neither party will take responsibility for the improper parts and/or installation.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota rav4. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v596000 (suspension). The part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Toyota of carlsbad, california was made aware of the recall and stated that the parts were unavailable. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Suspension recall by toyota dealership keeps on being delayed. Dealer continues to use the excuse that the parts are not available and are slow to take action.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota rav4. While driving various speeds, there was an abnormal rattling noise which increased while reversing. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The local dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The contact stated that the local toyota dealer in atlanta (located at 2345 pleasant hill rd in duluth, ga 30096) previously placed a safety notice sticker on the rear suspension arm without notifying the contact. The failure mileage was 64,000.
I was driving home from a business trip on an interstate highway, travelling about 70 MPH. Over a short period of time the car became more difficult to control. Even the smallest bump would cause the rear of the vehicle to feel as if I was losing traction and "fish-tailing." I was able to get home safety by reducing my speed to about 50 MPH. When I took it to my local toyota dealership service department I was told that the rear right lower suspension arm needed to be replaced and that it was unsafe to drive. My vehicle had been included in two previous recalls for the identical dangerous condition. There is presently a third recall (safety recall gov) for the same problem again and includes some vehicles that have been previously repaired under the two earlier recalls. Toyota customer care could not or would not explain to me why my particular vehicle was excluded from the gov safety recall even though it had been included in the first two recalls. Other vehicles of the same make, model, and year as mine are included in the gov recall. It appears to me that recall gov needs to be expanded. I had no choice but to pay for the repair of this defect out of pocket.
I hear a riddling noise from the engine each time I start the car. Click sound when I turn the wheel.
Toyota sent me a recall notice (the federal safety agency recall # 16v‑596) in early october 2016 saying I needed to bring my rav4 in to inspect and repair the rear lower suspension arm do to possible equipment failure "resulting in loss of control and increased risk of a crash". I called to make an appointment and they said the parts were not in yet. I have called back every month for the past 8 months and they say the parts are on back order with no eta. This seems excessive and ridiculous. If this is truly a safety issue, why doesn't toyota make new parts or send out a letter saying this was no big deal and there is not a real safety concern. Driving around for 8 months worrying about a suspension failure and possible accident is causing my ptsd to flair up. I would like an official response from a toyota executive explaining why they are taking so long to get a simple part and give me some assurance that their recall is not just a joke.
Rear no. 1 suspension arm assembly recall was preformed and they stated that the rear toe was locked in placed and is non adjustable. Now when I took the vehicle for tires, the rear toe is out of alignment and toyota will not coreect it.
Ntsb: 2006 toyota rav4 second recall for rear end suspension. *bf the consumer was stated the vehicle malfunctioned after it was repaired under recall. Informed the struts locked up because the vehicle was on a lift for long periods of time. The consumer paid to have the vehicle repaired. The consumer would like to be reimbursed the cost of the repairs. Updated 04/17/2017
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota rav4. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v596000 (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. Parts distribution disconnect.
2006 toyota rav 4. Letter from [xxx] re 2006 toyota rav4 4wd 2.4 l, the federal safety agency safety campaign no. 16v596000. *ld [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *pm
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota rav4. The contact received the federal safety agency 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 manufacturer was not notified of the issue. Parts distribution disconnect
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Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota rav4. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v596000 (suspension). 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 made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Manufacturer has not made parts available for recall #16v596 dated 8-10-2016 and there is no known date when it will be available. Your letter explains safety risk if not remedied could result in a loss of vehicle control. My car is 11 years old and I am concerned. Tried to schedule repair today and parts still on backorder
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota rav4. The contact received a recall notice for the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v596000 (suspension). The contact stated that the parts needed for the recall remedy were still not available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. Updated 03/03/17*lj
This complaint is in regards to toyota's failure to remedy rear lower suspension arm assemblies defect within a reasonable time. Toyota of orange has made multiple appointments for the remedy, however when vehicle is brought in for service, parts are no longer available. Attempted to have recall service done at longo toyota, however urgent safety recall is not a priority on sundays and requests for service are rejected.
Good day ' please: appraise unsafety defects. Thankful.
On august 11, 2016, toyota announced a recall for rear suspension the federal safety agency 16v596 to again replace rear suspension arms and then epoxy them to prevent corrosion. This denies the owner to align the rear wheels in the future. Toyota and other manufacturers have been building cars for years that have not required epoxying of parts to prevent corrosion so what is the problem here. Has toyota used inferior materials? Isn't there some way for toyota to make the repair and still allow for proper alignment even if it costs a small amount more? Improper alignment will result in increased tire wear and decreased fuel economy and possibly decreased contro while driving. My car now has 91,500 mile on it and I intend to keep it for many years. Why should I be denied the ability to properly maintain the car?
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota rav4. The contact experienced excessive wear on the rear tires. Prior to the failure, the vehicle was taken to the dealer and repaired per the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v383000 (suspension). Prior to the recall, the vehicle operated normally. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that once the vehicle fell out of alignment, the tires could not be adjusted due to the epoxy. The rear suspension arm needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 225,000.
R/r sway bar end link is broken in motion on city street
Good afternoon, toyota defects and malfunctions. Please, improve safety performance. Thank you for helping.
1/30/14 recall part - rear lower suspension arm repaired by handy. Shortly after (1-3 months) I noticed swerve/sway during hard right turns. I suspected bad or underinflated tire on drivers side rear. Checked all tire inflation and lug nut tightness but the swerve/sway continued. On 10/16/14 I had (4) new snow tires installed at sumner tire in newport/derby, vt. I thought it would eliminate the problem but the swerve/sway continued. On 10/21/14 I had local mechanic perform a four wheel alignment. The mechanic could not make the adjust but confirmed drivers side rear was out of alignment. On 1/16/15 I made an appointment at handy to resolve this and other issues. Handy offered free labor if I paid $309.43 for parts to replace the failed recall. Within a few days I contacted national toyota customer service and spoke to [xxx]. Ref #can't be entered as it flags as a ss number. [xxx] called back to state that handy should be contacting me by end of the week concerning this issue. Received a on-line survey only in which I made clear that I should not have to pay for a failed recall item that was not fixed properly. I called national c.s. Again two weeks later to report that I have not received any contact from handy. After that call, still no contact was received. I called handy (3) times asking to speak to the service manager, [xxx] , who was always busy. I finally received a call back from a service technician, [xxx], with a lower offer for the cost of the parts to fix the recall of $226.03. I called handy back stating that I felt their offer was not acceptable and that I would be filing a complaint with the bbb for assistance. My point in all of this is that toyota issued a recall for this part and the recall failed and should not be repaired at the consumer's cost. This is a safety concern of mine as well and limits the use of my vehicle for long trips. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The rear suspension arm on my toyota rav4 failed, causing the wheel to drop off the car as I entered I-95. When I reported it to toyota, they said the recall had been fixed in abq, nm. I live in va; the recall had never been fixed, and the car has never been in abq. Turns out abq dealer had reported the wrong VIN # on fixing multiple recalls on another rav. I have double checked the vehicle and my va dmv registration to ensure my VIN is correct. I have been contacting corporate toyota for over a week, getting the run around. I cannot get my rav fixed because they say their records are in error. Toyota is refusing to fix the recall, and their customer response on this is horrible.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota rav4. The contact stated that while driving 25 MPH, a loud banging noise emitted from the rear of the vehicle. After inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed that the rear tie rod fractured. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The technician stated that the vehicle was previously serviced under the federal safety agency campaign number: 12v373000 (suspension) and the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v383000 (suspension). However, both remedies failed to prevent the failure from occurring. The dealer stated that the tie rod fractured with the epoxy still attached. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 139,239. Updated 5/4/15*cn updated 05/26/15
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