2005 Toyota RAV4 Steering Problems
- 7
- 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.
Among these 7 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 150–400k mi | 3 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Steering
I am having an issue with my 2005 rav4 that has become so frequent that i no longer feel safe operating the vehicle. When i am driving between 30-50 mph, and the road makes a slight curve, my vsc warning light comes on and i loose steering control until i remove foot from accelerator. Issue began: april 2018, and happened about 2-3 times a month. Since then, it has gradually increased to at least once each time i…
ODI 11172640
Electronic Stability Control · Steering · Suspension
When driving 25-30 mph and going around curves at low speed the car breaks hard and feels like it's going out of control. It is very scary because the vehicle is in motion doing 25-30 mph. This is happening more often at least three times this week. This has happened on freeway and on residential streets while going around curves and not going fast at all..
ODI 10992597
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes · Steering
I've been having an intermittent issue with my 2005 rav 4. When exiting a highway on a sweeping right curve exit ramp, the vehicle stability control light will start to flash and an audible beep can be heard in the cabin. This usually indicates the car is in a skid but i assure you i am in full control of the vehicle, in its lane. After 2 to 3 seconds of constant beeping the engine cuts power and applies braking to…
ODI 10808302
Electrical System · Steering
Over the past few days, the last incident occurring on 2/14/2014, my car will suddenly lose power as i am driving, for about one to three seconds, then just as sudden kick back on again. When it loses power for that second or two, i lose my power steering capabilities and the battery light come on. Once the power comes back on, it continues to ride fine as if nothing happened. The problem is intermittent. I took the…
ODI 10564453
Steering
Steering appears defective- difficult to turn-makes clicking sound. Told by dealer that 'both steering intermediate shafts need replacement'. Dealer claims they told us this before. They have never told us this before. Car was purchased from- and has received regular maintenance- at this dealer. Someone from dealer called us out of the blue prior to bringing car in for repair; offering to buy this car. We thought…
ODI 10326044
Air Bags · Body · Steering
Takata recall i was in a car accident on 12/01/18 and i suffered several severe injuries. I suspect the airbag went off and caused me to crash. Perfect storm on paperwork and my car sat windows up in heat for 2 weeks accident happened 1st day back in my car, please contact me for info [xxx] in motion i found vehicle its not where carfax says it is. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10992894
Steering
Intermittent "loose" steering feeling in 2005 toyota rav-4. I complained to the dealership 3 different occasions and was told there was no problem or recall. My concerns were dismissed and now i see that it has happened in other models recently. My boyfriend felt it happen 2x.when he was driving. It has happened probably 15-20 times total. When driving in a 45 or 55 mph zone it is too uncomfortable to drive at those…
ODI 10323905