| Issue ID | 1081376 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10606529 |
| Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | RAV4 |
| Model Year | 2010 |
| File date | 26/06/14 |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | We recently received the rear lower suspension arms 2nd recall. I purchased the car used in april 2013, and was not told of a recall. I would like to understand if the first one had already been issued. Since purchasing the car it has not felt stable in the rear, ever. We brought it in once previously and they said the problem was fixed. This time i was told by one dealership the part to repair the recall was not available, and then took to a dealership 2 weeks later where they informed us we did have the rust problem. They "remedied" with epoxy, but said bring back if a "problem". The car still does not drive right or feel stable. I bought this car to drive our grandchildren and now feel extremely unsafe in this vehicle. What can be done to correct this situation, so i can feel secure in the car i am driving. I feel this is a lemon issue, as every time we drive it we are still at risk. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 19000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | GREENWICH, CT |
| VIN pattern | 2T3DF4DV5AWXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
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| Vehicle speed | 35 |
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