2010 Toyota RAV4 Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems
NHTSA lists 115 Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2010 Toyota RAV4, 29% of all 398 complaints that year — the highest share of any RAV4 model year. The median mileage at failure is 43,799 miles, and three related recalls cover the rear suspension arms and tie rods.
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
- 115
- 29% of 398
- Crashes reported
- 4
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 43,799 mi
- Related recalls
- 3
Typical suspension symptoms owners report
- Rear lower suspension arm assemblies fail or wear prematurely, prompting recall notices under campaign 16V596000.
- Owners report long waits for replacement suspension parts, with dealers citing part shortages lasting months or years after recall notification.
- Rear wheel alignment nuts loosen or corrode, tied to recalls 13V383000 and 12V373000 covering tie-rod inspection and replacement.
- Vehicles shake or feel unstable at highway speeds around 45-50 mph, in one case following an earlier suspension repair that did not resolve the issue.
- Uneven or accelerated tire wear reported alongside alignment problems, with owners saying tires needed replacement due to suspension issues.
- Some owners had suspension recall work done at dealers but later found the control arms were never actually replaced.
When 2010 Toyota RAV4 suspension complaints were filed
First complaint Jun 22, 2010, latest Aug 22, 2025.
Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2010 Toyota RAV4
- NHTSA 16V596000Aug 12, 2016Suspension, Wheels & Tires337,449 vehicles
Suspension:rear
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2006-2011 Toyota RAV4 vehicles manufactured October 31, 2005, to September 7, 2010, and 2010 Lexus HS250h vehicles manufactured July 6, 2009, to August 26, 2010. The affected vehicles have rear suspension arms (rear tie rods) with adjusting lock nuts that may have been improperly tightened after servicing. As a result of being loose, the arm may have thread damage and may rust, possibly leading to the failure of the arm and an abrupt change in the vehicle's alignment.
Risk: Failure of the rear tie rod could cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners and dealers will replace both rear suspension arms and encapsulate the locknuts, free of charge. The recall began on September 30, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are G0V for Toyota vehicles and GLK for Lexus vehicles. Note: This recall supersedes recall 13V-383, in which some vehicles were only inspected, sealed, and did not have both arms replaced. The affected vehicles were previously recalled under 13V-383, but did not have both rear suspension arms replaced at that time. Those vehicles need to have both arms replaced as part of this recall remedy.
- NHTSA 13V383000Aug 28, 2013Suspension, Wheels & Tires780,584 vehicles
Suspension:rear
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2011 RAV4 and 2010 Lexus HS250h passenger vehicles manufactured from October 2005 through September 2010. If the nuts for adjusting the rear wheel alignment are improperly tightened during service, the rear suspension arm (rear tie rod) may develop unwanted movement and rust leading to thread damage and eventual failure. Failure of the rear tie rod will cause an abrupt change in the vehicle's alignment.
Risk: Failure of the rear tie rod could cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tie rods and replace any that have rust or corrosion on the alignment adjustment threads. All of the rear tie rods will then be encased in an epoxy to prevent future environmental damage. Due to limitations in parts, the recall remedy will be launched in phases from September 2013 through mid-April 2014. All owners will receive notification of the recall, with most receiving second notifications when parts are available in their area. IMPORTANT: This recall supersedes Toyota and Lexus recall 12V-373. All vehicles that have been inspected and remedied under the previous recall need to be re-inspected and have the appropriate remedy applied.
- NHTSA 12V373000Aug 2, 2012Suspension, Wheels & Tires780,584 vehicles
Suspension:rear
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2011 RAV4 and 2010 Lexus HS250h passenger vehicles manufactured from October 2005 through September 2010. If the nuts for adjusting the rear wheel alignment are improperly tightened during service, the rear suspension arm (rear tie rod) may develop unwanted movement and rust, leading to thread damage and eventual failure. Failure of the rear tie rod will cause an abrupt change in the vehicle's alignment.
Risk: Failure of the rear tie rod could cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear tie-rod nut for looseness and replace any suspect tie-rod found loose. Dealers will also affix instructions in multiple places to prevent improper servicing in the future. The recall began on November 30, 2012. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331 or Lexus at 1-800-255-3987.
Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by RAV4 model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2010 Toyota RAV4 suspension a common complaint?
- Yes. NHTSA lists 115 Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2010 RAV4, which is 29% of all 398 complaints filed for that model year — the highest share among RAV4 model years listed.
- Does the 2010 Toyota RAV4 have a suspension recall?
- Yes, there are three related recalls: 16V596000 covering rear lower suspension arm replacement, 13V383000 covering tie-rod inspection, and 12V373000 covering rear tie-rod nut replacement.
- At what mileage do 2010 RAV4 suspension problems typically appear?
- NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 43,799 miles for suspension, wheels and tires complaints on the 2010 RAV4.
- Were there crashes linked to 2010 RAV4 suspension issues?
- NHTSA records list 4 crashes and 1 injury associated with Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints on the 2010 RAV4, with no fires reported.
- How does the 2010 RAV4 compare to other years for suspension complaints?
- The 2010 model year has by far the highest count, with 115 complaints and a 29% share, compared to 26 complaints and 9% for 2011 and single digits for most later years.