Problem Symptoms Table
HINT:
Use the table below to help determine the cause of problem symptoms. If multiple suspected areas are listed, the potential causes of the symptoms are listed in order of probability in the "Suspected Area" column of the table. Check each symptom by checking the suspected areas in the order they are listed. Replace parts as necessary.
Rear Suspension SystemSymptom | Suspected Area | See page |
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Bottoming out |
Vehicle (Overloaded) |
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Coil spring (Weak) |
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Shock absorber (Worn) |
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Sways/pitches |
Tire (Worn or improperly inflated) |
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Stabilizer bar (Bent or broken) for 2WD |
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Stabilizer bar (Bent or broken) for AWD |
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Shock absorber (Worn) |
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Rear wheel shimmy |
Tire (Worn or improperly inflated) |
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Wheel (Out of balance) |
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Shock absorber (Worn) |
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Rear wheel alignment (Incorrect) |
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Hub bearing (Worn) for 2WD |
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Hub bearing (Worn) for AWD |
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Abnormal tire wear |
Tire (Worn or improperly inflated) |
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Rear wheel alignment (Incorrect) |
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Hub bearing (Worn) for 2WD |
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Hub bearing (Worn) for AWD |
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Shock absorber (Worn) |
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Vehicle pull |
Tire (Worn or improperly inflated) |
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Rear wheel alignment (Incorrect) |
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Test yourself
A quick Toyota Venza quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.