There are 3 owner-reported suspension complaints for the 1998 Toyota RAV4in NHTSA's database. These are unverified consumer reports and may not reflect confirmed defects.
WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH THERE WAS A TIRE AND A RIM ON THE ROAD, AND VEHICLE RAN OVER THE TIRE, CAUSING A ROLLOVER ONTO THE SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. VEHICLE SLID DOWN FOR ABOUT A MILE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
THE VEHICLE IS PULLING TO THE LEFT INTERMITTENTLY & THE FRONT LEFT WHEEL GET'S VERY HOT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE SHOP ON THREE OCCASIONS FOR SERVICE. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. *YC
REPLACED BRAKES 4 TIMES SINCE PURCHASE, PADS TWICE A YEAR, REPLACED ROTORS TWICE. BRAKES ARE ALWAYS SQEAKING. CURENTLY, STRUTS ARE LEAKING. *AK *SLC
Complaints are unverified consumer reports submitted to NHTSA. A high complaint count may reflect vehicle popularity, not defect severity. Data sourced from NHTSA public records.
Data synced from NHTSA on May 4, 2026