2010 Toyota RAV4 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 101about this part
- Share
- 25%of 400 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 51,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 101 complaints about the suspension of the 2010 Toyota RAV4, 25% of the 400 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 51,000 miles. 4 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 3 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I received the recall notice in october. I called immediately for an appointment and was told that they did not have the parts. In january, they still didn't have the parts and so I called another dealer in the area - same thing, parts are on back order. This is a significant recall - the 2nd one they have issued and it is 4 months now with no sign of being able to get it fixed. Can't wait for my wheels to fall off!!”
NHTSA complaint #10949669, filed 2017-02, 110,000 miles“I have taken my 1 month certified newly purchased vehicle for what I describe as brakes/suspension problems. According to the dealership, they cannot find any problems with the car. I have already stated that I drive with my grandkids in the car. They seem to ignore and find nothing wrong with the vehicle. I feel there is definitely a safety issue!”
NHTSA complaint #10490234, filed 2012-12, 40,293 miles“I took my 2010 Toyota RAV4 to be aligned today. I was told that the left rear wheel was out of alignment but could not be adjusted. That is, even though the tire was out of alignment, the serviceman said he could not make the adjustment. He said there was a note about not being about to adjust the alignment. My tires have been wearing unevenly. Apparently, I cannot have my car aligned. I would like the nhsta to look into solutions to the un-alignable vehicle .”
NHTSA complaint #10924435, filed 2016-11, 85,900 miles“Sometimes when I am pulling out or pulling in to park my car I hear this bang on my right rear side. Sometimes when I am turning left or right and the right rear tire gets most of the weight of the vehicle I hear the same hard bang. I took it to my mechanic and he rode with me and he heard it too. My mechanic thought it was the struts and replaced them, but that was not the problem. I still have this problem. Please help. My mechanic said that under the car in the rear there is a bar that has a stamp that indicates recall item.”
NHTSA complaint #11203907, filed 2019-04, 122,000 miles“Nothing has happened yet other than I think this has caused my tires to wear prematurely and am worried this repair is taking extremely long to get repaired. I need new tires and alignment but will need another when my repair gets done. I think Toyota should repair and replace alignment and tires for free. Tires did not wear even. Found out from dealer new tires are required. 6/32 outer edge of tire and center of tire but 2/32 on inner edge of tire.”
NHTSA complaint #10575705, filed 2014-03, 37,000 milesRelated recalls
- 16V596000Aug 12, 2016Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2006-2011 Toyota RAV4 vehicles manufactured October 31, 2005, to September…Covers: Toyota RAV4 2006–2011, Lexus HS 250 Hybrid 2010
- 13V383000Aug 28, 2013Toyota is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2011 RAV4 and 2010 Lexus HS250h passenger vehicles manufactured from October 2005 through September 2010…Covers: Toyota RAV4 2006–2011, Lexus HS 250 Hybrid 2010
- 12V373000Aug 2, 2012Toyota is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2011 RAV4 and 2010 Lexus HS250h passenger vehicles manufactured from October 2005 through September 2010…Covers: Toyota RAV4 2006–2011, Lexus HS 250 Hybrid 2010
Related service bulletins
- 10177782Jun 23, 2020TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE June 23, 2020: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0063-20.
- 10140566May 2, 2016TSB: Some 2006 - 2012 model year 4WD RAV4 vehicles may exhibit a growl type noise from the rear differential coupling when driving as a result of contamination to the front…
- 10109397Nov 24, 2014Region Letter: Safety Recall completion is important not only in satisfying government requirements but also is an integral part of our commitment to meet customer expectations…
- 10109394Nov 24, 2014Region Letter: Toyota will be sending Safety Recall Follow-Up Notices to remind owners whose vehicles have not yet had campaign repairs completed. Please note the following…
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 1% |
| 2024 | 3 | 2% |
| 2023 | 6 | 4% |
| 2022 | 2 | 1% |
| 2021 | 6 | 2% |
| 2020 | 10 | 2% |
| 2019 | 16 | 2% |
| 2018 | 3 | 1% |
| 2017 | 6 | 2% |
| 2016 | 3 | 1% |
| 2015 | 5 | 2% |
| 2014 | 1 | 1% |
| 2013 | 2 | 1% |
| 2012 | 6 | 2% |
| 2011 | 16 | 6% |
| 2010 | 101 | 25% |
| 2009 | 55 | 17% |
| 2008 | 81 | 14% |
| 2007 | 125 | 12% |
| 2006 | 73 | 10% |
| 2005 | 4 | 3% |
| 2004 | 3 | 2% |
| 2003 | 2 | 1% |
| 2002 | 4 | 1% |
| 2001 | 4 | 1% |
| 2000 | 1 | 3% |
| 1999 | 4 | 6% |
| 1998 | 3 | 4% |
| 1997 | 1 | 2% |
| 1996 | 2 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2010 Toyota RAV4
83 complaintsOther or unknown
38 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
38 complaintsBrakes
34 complaintsAir bags
28 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
24 complaintsEngine
21 complaintsFuel system
20 complaintsSeat belts
18 complaintsSteering
18 complaintsElectrical system
15 complaintsWheels
14 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 Toyota RAV4
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology