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2012 Toyota RAV4 Suspension Problems

Suspension complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2012 Toyota RAV4 has 5 NHTSA suspension complaints and 0 suspension-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2012 Toyota RAV4

Visibility
47
Speed Control
41
Seat Belts
28
Other
25
Electrical
25
Airbags
21
Brakes
20
Powertrain
18
Steering
10
Engine
9
Structure
9
Suspension
5
Seats
3

5

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026

All Suspension Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Mar 27, 2023SUSPENSIONThe left rear toe arm bracket became detached from the rear subframe. This caused the vehicle to dri...
Apr 21, 2018SUSPENSIONWHEN MAKING A LEFT TURN FROM A STAND STILL THE BACK END OF THE VEHICLE FEELS VERY LOOSE AND WOBBLY A...
May 26, 2017SUSPENSIONTAKATA RECALL I HAVE RAV4 2012 FWD BASE WITH 41000 MILES, AND HAVE A REGULAR MAINTENANCE. - WH...
Jun 1, 2016SUSPENSIONSUDDEN ONSET INTERMITTENT HARD SHAKING VIBRATION AND METAL-LIKE LOUD RATTLING COMING FROM DRIVER BAC...
Jun 1, 2012SUSPENSIONMY REAR SUSPENSION PERIODICALLY THUMPS A FEW MINUTES AFTER I START DRIVING THE VEHICLE AND IS MOST N...

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