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SuspensionPart report

2020 Toyota RAV4 Suspension Problems

Complaints
10about this part
Share
2%of 639 total for the year
Median mileage
22,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the suspension of the 2020 Toyota RAV4, 2% of the 639 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 22,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Its the sway bar stabilizer bar in the front end of my 2020 rav4 i bought it brand new in 2020. After just 24k miles i had to replace the sway bar now just a few months later ima gonna have to get it back in the shop because its making the same noise as before”

NHTSA complaint #11766886, filed 2026-09

“I took my car to the dealer this week and was told I need to replace both front lower control arms. I noticed other cars for that year have a recall for this specific problem so I called Toyota but I was told that I had 0 recalls on my vehicle.”

NHTSA complaint #11612737, filed 2024-09

“Dash lights went out and windows stopped working (incident date is for dash lights). Clocks are often blank. Clearly there is an electrical/wiring issue. I have complained about it to the dealer at the 5k check, 10k check and the 15k check. At the 15k check they reset the radio! Also when turning right it feels like the front wheel is curling under the vehicle and makes a terrible sound (but not always). I made dealer aware of this at the 5k check, 10k check and 15k check. My warranty will be up soon so they just keep riding the clock out.”

NHTSA complaint #11455396, filed 2022-03

“Since I've owned the vehicle it has made loud squeaking, scraping, popping, and clicking noises in the suspension and steering. When I first turn the vehicle on and use the brakes they are very loud as if they are worn. I've had the brakes checked and the dealer said the brakes are fine. When I turn the steering wheel it makes a loud crunching rubbing noise that I can feel in the floor board. My vehicle is less than 5 years old and less than 60,000 miles. I've never had a vehicle made so many noises and it's terrifying to wonder if something is just going to break off or stop working.”

NHTSA complaint #11618398, filed 2024-10

“The contact owns a 2020 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated that while driving or while the vehicle was parked, there was water leaking from the sunroof. While driving at an undisclosed speed, there was a loud clunking sound coming from the front of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that front alignment was needed, and that the roof rails needed to be repaired or replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 149,782.”

NHTSA complaint #11716210, filed 2026-02, 149,782 miles

Related recalls

Related service bulletins

Suspension: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202511%
202432%
202364%
202221%
202162%
2020102%
2019162%
201831%
201762%
201631%
201552%
201411%
201321%
201262%
2011166%
201010125%
20095517%
20088114%
200712512%
20067310%
200543%
200432%
200321%
200241%
200141%
200013%
199946%
199834%
199712%
199624%

Other parts of the 2020 Toyota RAV4

Engine
180 complaints
Other or unknown
122 complaints
Electrical system
120 complaints
Fuel system
90 complaints
Body and structure
62 complaints
Air bags
55 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
38 complaints
Steering
28 complaints
Brakes
20 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
17 complaints
Engine cooling
15 complaints
Vehicle speed control
15 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2020 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