1. Toyota RAV4
  2. Problems
  3. 2004
  4. Steering

2004 Toyota RAV4 Steering Problems

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Owner complaint records in our dataset

Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.

Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
100–150k mi1
60–100k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • October 18, 2012 · 143,000 miles

    Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes · Steering

    When i drive my automatic awd 2004 rav4 (143,000 miles, only owner, maintained well throughout the life of the vehicle) on the freeway around slight curves, the traction control light turns on and beeps loudly. The last time this happened my engine stalled, jerked, and the car automatically swerved me into the next lane, almost causing a horrible accident, i was not applying the brake or turning the wheel. It was…

    ODI 10482688

  • August 20, 2010 · 75,000 miles

    Electronic Stability Control · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control

    Vehicle decelerate, ignores throttle input with esp light flashing and sometimes a 'beeping' sound with violent sequential brake application by itself of right front wheel, with the violent consequence that it has on steering wheel. Made a 'reset' of steering wheel angle sensor procedure by toyota steps. Problem not solved. By my experience as an automotive technician i suspected of an esp problem. I also noticed…

    ODI 10542990