2019 Toyota RAV4 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 16about this part
- Share
- 2%of 884 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 4,850miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the suspension of the 2019 Toyota RAV4, 2% of the 884 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 4,850 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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”
NHTSA complaint #11312260, filed 2020-02, 1 miles“When braking the vehicle takes long to stop and this is a brand new 2019 RAV4 ? It only has 5k miles on it. I noticed a clinking sound when turning right and left or going over bumps. I researched this and there are several recalls and complaints of the same issue regarding the lower control arm replacement due to it detaching from the wheel hub and it is a safety issue! There is also a recall for a safety issue on the motor to be replaced due to cracks on the engine block due to manufacture oversight! My car was manufactured in the time frame of the recall month of manufacture??? …”
NHTSA complaint #11330432, filed 2020-06, 5,000 miles“1. Transmission sudden jerking/shifting when slowing down in city at traffic lights then trying to accelerate anywhere from 5-10 MPH will then jerk backwards then forwards making the car jump about 10 inches forward. Can be replicated at any time. 2. Cars front end suspension seems to squeak/groan will pulling into my bank or drive way, almost any unleveled pavement. This happens at lower speeds when I can hear it with very little wind noise. 3. My seat in the vehicle broke at 7,000 miles. 4. My brakes sound as if the rotors are bent with slight vibration in the brake pedal. 5. …”
NHTSA complaint #11244389, filed 2019-08, 4,700 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #11395050, filed 2021-02, 14,627 miles“Suspension knocking noises: occur at slow speeds over irregular pavement particularly during vehicle rolling, pitching and heaving. Emanate from the vicinity under and in front of the driver seat and are readily discernable by both driver and passengers. Brake clicking noises: occur whenever applying light brake pressure. Customer has replicated brake clicking while test driving identical RAV4 hybrids.”
NHTSA complaint #11383949, filed 2020-12, 19,000 milesRelated recalls
- 20V286000May 20, 2020Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2019-2020 RAV4 and RAV4 Hybrid vehicles. The front lower suspension arms may have…Covers: Toyota RAV4 2019–2020, RAV4 Hybrid 2019–2020
Related service bulletins
- 10234335Mar 23, 2023TT: Some 19-21MY RAV4 Japan produced vehicles in Puerto Rico only exhibit a squeak type noise from the front suspension over bumps. Japan produced vehicles can be identified by…
- 10203530Oct 1, 2021TT: **Puerto Rico Only** Customer states hearing a loud clunk/abnormal noise coming from the front of the vehicle when going over bumps.
- 10185772Dec 9, 2020TSB: Some 2019 ? 2021 model year RAV4 and RAV4 Hybrid vehicles may exhibit a vibration/shaking of the image shown in the outer rear-view mirror(s) while driving. Mirror vibration…
- 10179775Aug 14, 2020TSB: Some 2019 ? 2020 model year RAV4 and RAV4 Hybrid vehicles may exhibit a vibration/shaking of the image shown in the outer rear view mirror(s) while driving. Mirror vibration…
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 2019 Toyota RAV4
269 complaintsEngine
207 complaintsOther or unknown
172 complaintsElectrical system
103 complaintsBody and structure
90 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
82 complaintsAir bags
45 complaintsBrakes
36 complaintsSteering
33 complaintsVehicle speed control
30 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
22 complaintsForward collision avoidance
18 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2019 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