2006 Toyota RAV4 suspension problems

Two separate problems: 1) left rear suspension, reported to two dealers starting 8/11/07 followed by three other complaints, diagnosed as worn bushing. Parts on order; problem getting worse. Notified dealer through factory rep; dealer has not indicated that driving vehicle is a safety issue. 2) hesitation downshifting when depressing gas pedal. First reported to two dealers on 9/8/07 followed by two other complaints. Informed it was/is a software problem corrected at the factory, yet problem persists.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota rav4. While driving various speeds, there was an abnormal rattling noise which increased while reversing. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The local dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The contact stated that the local toyota dealer in atlanta (located at 2345 pleasant hill rd in duluth, ga 30096) previously placed a safety notice sticker on the rear suspension arm without notifying the contact. The failure mileage was 64,000.