2007 Toyota RAV4 suspension problems
125 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 2007 Toyota RAV4 — 12% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated that the vehicle could not be aligned. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was previously taken to the local dealer to be repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V596000 (Suspension). The vehicle was taken to a tire shop, and…”
filed Sep 15, 2025
“The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, there was an abnormally loud sound coming from underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where the contact was informed that the sound was coming from the tires. The contact was…”
filed Dec 9, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Affected vehicles have rear suspension arms (rear tie rods) with adjusting lock nuts that…Campaign 16V596000 · Aug 12, 2016
- If the nuts for adjusting the rear wheel alignment are improperly tightened during…Campaign 13V383000 · Aug 28, 2013
- If the nuts for adjusting the rear wheel alignment are improperly tightened during…Campaign 12V373000 · Aug 2, 2012
Suspension problems in other RAV4 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 RAV4 | 2 | 1% |
| 2023 RAV4 | 6 | 4% |
| 2022 RAV4 | 2 | 1% |
| 2021 RAV4 | 6 | 2% |
| 2020 RAV4 | 9 | 1% |
| 2019 RAV4 | 16 | 2% |
| 2018 RAV4 | 3 | 1% |
| 2017 RAV4 | 6 | 2% |
| 2016 RAV4 | 2 | 1% |
| 2015 RAV4 | 5 | 2% |
| 2014 RAV4 | 1 | 1% |
| 2013 RAV4 | 2 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2007 Toyota RAV4
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.