2009 Toyota RAV4 suspension problems
Owners reported suspension problems in 55 complaints for the 2009 Toyota RAV4, 14% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 55 14% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 66,000 miles 21 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When suspension problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 5 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 4 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 4 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 21 suspension complaints that report mileage, the median is about 66,000 miles, and 48% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash.
What owners wrote
2009 toyota rav4 safety issues the consumer stated the steering wheel developed a vibration. The vehicle was examined. However the mechanic stated nothing was wrong. The tires were balanced, but the problem still continued.
I now regrettably own a 2009 toyota rav4. I bought this vehicle in september 2013 from a car max dealer in pompano beach florida. I was not told that the car had two recalls that have not been taken care of. I brought car back to car max several times, they did various repairs, new brakes and alignment. Then I looked online and saw that this car has two recalls. I brought the car to toyota of deerfield beach florida and was told by the mechanic that this particular model was not on recall.
Other problems reported for the 2009 Toyota RAV4
- Cruise control 99 complaints
- Engine 34 complaints
- Brakes 32 complaints
- Steering 26 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 21 complaints
- Electrical system 19 complaints
- Body & structure 17 complaints