TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH HE HEARD A GRINDING SOUND COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THE HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY WAS REPAIRED AT AN EXPENSE OF $432.41. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 48985. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 49000.
2010 toyota RAV4 suspension problems
moderate 100 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $900
Complaints
100
Recalls
0
Crashes
4
Avg fix
$900
What owners are reporting 4 most recent
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! *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V596000 (SUSPENSION). THE MECHANIC FOUND THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS RECALL, BUT IT WAS REPAIRED ANYWAY AT TOYOTA OF PORTLAND (55 NE BROADWAY ST, PORTLAND, OR 97232, (503) 284-1105). AT NO COST. TOYOTA?S PRESCRIBED RECALL REPAIR INVOLVES APPLYING AN EPOXY TO THE AD…
THERE IS A 3RD RECALL AS OF SEPTEMBER 2016 FOR ARM SUSPENSION ARMS TO BE REPLACED BUT 3 DIFFERENT DEALERSHIPS DO NOT HAVE THE PARTS TO REPLACE THEM. PROBLEM NEEDS TO BE CORRECTED.
Common questions
How serious is the suspension problem on the 2010 toyota RAV4?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 100 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $900 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the suspension typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $900 for suspension repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to suspension?
No active recalls currently cover suspension issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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