NHTSA Complaint #11533220 — 2012 TOYOTA RAV4

SUSPENSION issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11533220
Vehicle	2012 TOYOTA RAV4
Component	SUSPENSION
Date of Incident	June 9, 2023
Date Filed	July 19, 2023
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MI

Consumer Description

I took the Rav4 to the dealership for a oil change and wheel alignment 0n 6-6-23. On 6-9-23 I took it back because on the freeway sometime it would start wobbling. They check it out and said the tow arms have play and movement. I said you gave it a 4 wheel alignment and didn`t see that. He recommend to change both rear tow arms and wanted to charge me $1,000. I did not think that was right after 3 days.

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