4.1

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
28,458 miles

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problem #1

Jun 162012

RAV4 6-cyl

  • 28,458 miles
The contact owns a 2010 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated that while driving 65 mph the driver side front wheel and tire separated from the vehicle. The contact was able to maintain control and merged to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to the local mechanic who stated that the failure was located on the front suspension and was caused by shredded lug nuts. The mechanic advised that the wheel, tire, lug nuts, bumper, lamp, the rotor lower control arm, hub assembly, seal, ball joint knuckles, brake pads and the axle needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 28,458 and the current mileage was not available. Updated 9/12/12

- Rochester , IL, USA