10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
8,945 miles

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problem #5

Nov 152023

RAV4

  • miles
I have a 2017 RAV4 Hybrid XLE that I bought brand New. I have done all schedule maintenance on it. I was driving to an appointment on 15 November 2023 and the vehicle all the sudden jerked violently side to side throwing me off the road. I brought the car to the shop thinking an alignment or something. My whole rear subframe was cracked, and by the driver side rear wheel bolt it was broke straight through where the tow bar connects to the subframe. The mechanic said it was from rust from living in the Northeast, and the salt from the road during winter months. The Mechanic said Even though I took care of the vehicle this was going to happen anyways due to the subframe suspension parts that Toyota puts in the RAV4. Being flung into a ditch coming off a highway is a dangerous situation, and could of cost me my life because Toyota wants to save money and put in parts knowing that the rust problem will and could occur. I did my research, and found out this has been going on since 2007 and there have been recalls on models all the way up to 2012. If this is a known thing then why is Toyota being allowed to still make a weak subframe. Does someone have to die for this to be stoped. I-??m am asking for a recall on all models of 2017 Rav4 hybrids and on to fix this problem. I am lucky to escape with minor injures, but maybe the next person isn-??t. Something has to be done.

- Shreveport, LA, USA

problem #4

Jul 162018

RAV4

  • 25,000 miles
There's a recall on my 2017 Toyota Rav4 and the dealership failed to mention it. This car was purchased brand new in July 2017. The recall was made June 15 2017. Recall id#265486. Recall is 17R2 for tires. Safety is very important here as I have kids in the car sometimes. Please do something. The dealership said they're not responsible for it. The also has the following noticeably problem when in motion or driving mode: Suspension issues: Struts, spindle, control arms, ball joints, stabilizers, and related components may present a safety hazard. It is very scary to hear that trutle grinding noise.

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #3

Mar 112018

RAV4

  • miles
Takata recall. My Rav4 only has 9,000 miles and I am getting really irritated with the front driver side suspension. It's getting louder and louder every time I go over small cracks on every street I go on. This includes highways and streets. I can't believe I am paying for a new car which feels like I have a 1980 suspension.

- Denver, CO, USA

problem #2

Mar 032018

RAV4

  • 17,500 miles
While driving very slowly on a straight away on a city cobblestone road my drivers side rear axle broke. I had a passenger in the vehicle as I was driving for lyft. I had to call the police and have my vehicle flat-bedded to the dealership.

- Monroeville, PA, USA

problem #1

Dec 122017

RAV4

  • 2,225 miles
Air pressure seems wrong and the car shakes sometimes while driving. I hit potholes all over this town but it can't be helped.

- Oro Grande, CA, USA