| Issue ID | 1413254 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11032824 |
| Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | RAV4 |
| Model Year | 2010 |
| File date | 06/10/17 |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Heard a loud sound in the rear of the vehicle while driving down the road at about 30 mph. Sound hear again while turning into my driveway. Later, while on the highway, the vehicle seemed to be swaying. Took the vehicle to the dealer for an inspection, which revealed that the rear sway bar links were loose and required replacement. One rear shock was leaking and both rear shocks needed replacement. I don't understand why sway bar link defect is not covered by the manufacturer since this is clearly a product defect with potentially serious safety consequences. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 75780 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | CINCINNATI, OH |
| VIN pattern | JTMWF4DV2A5XXXXXX |
| 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? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 30 |
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