2006 Toyota RAV4 Steering Problems
- 218
- 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 218 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- steering wheel · 50 records
- steering shaft · 36 records
- steering column · 30 records
- clunking noise · 29 records
- noise steering · 17 records
- turning steering · 15 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 87 |
| 1–30k mi | 52 |
| 60–100k mi | 32 |
| 100–150k mi | 11 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Steering
When slowly turning and applying the brakes, there is a clunking in the wheel as you turn. Many others have complained about this being the intermediate steering shaft. If this many people are complaining, i don't know why a recall hasn't been issued. I have contacted toyota to question this; however i have yet to hear back from them. *tr
ODI 10351696
Steering
The steering column clunks when you turn the wheel. My vehicle has 85,000 miles. The clunking is getting worse. Toyota should recall this vehicle! There are many others who are experiencing this problem. *tr
ODI 10355864
Steering
2006 toyota rav4 clunking/popping noise when turning steering wheel. Dealer says i need interm. Steering shaft, clamps and hose for a total of $597.49. This seems to be a widespread problem, why no recall? Gear shifter and gear shifter slide became problematic at 49,000 miles but was covered by warranty. *tr
ODI 10351423
Power Train · Steering · Suspension
Steering wheel "clunks" at relatively low speeds - clunking increases over time. Concern is if steering fails as a result. Toyota's fix is to replace intermediate driveshaft and an alignment. Apparently this is a pervasive problem on a number of rav4 model years (based on hundreds of postings on internet discussion sites, at least one of which claims failed steering resulting in multicar crash). Per these online…
ODI 10471887
Cooling System · Steering
2006 toyota rav 4 has developed a very distinct clunking sound and feel when turning the steering wheel. I never drive the car, and noticed it immediately when i had to drive it a week ago. I questioned my husband, who said it had felt like that "forever"!! When i searched online i was shocked to see that it actually is quite a problem! Car now has 90-k miles. Last summer (at a hair over 60-k) the water pump went -…
ODI 10345047
Steering
On july 20th of 2010 i took my 2006 rav 4 to a toyota dealership in st. Augustine fl concerning a noise in the steering when i made a turn. Concerns i have this with experience include toyota states they have a smart team to quickly react to customers. I took my rav into the dealership at 1pm on the 20th and at 5 pm they let me know they would need to keep my rav overnight because they were unable to find the…
ODI 10346659
Steering
My rav4 makes an annoying knocking/popping sound when i turn the steering wheel at low speeds. *js
ODI 10585741
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota rav4. The contact stated while driving at low speed and turning the steering wheel, he would hear an abnormal knocking sound. The failure would only occur when driving at low speeds. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was informed that the steering shaft bushing had dried out. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 48,000.
ODI 10370686
Steering
My 2006 toyota rav-4 with 27,000 miles developed a clunking, grinding noise when turning the steering wheel. It was so severe that i even checked the wheels to make sure that they were not loose. I took the car to my dealer, tansky toyota, [redacted]., dublin, oh 43017, on july 13, 2010 for servicing. They discovered a broken intermediate shaft [part #45221-42071] on the steering column which they replaced at a cost…
ODI 10350010
Equipment · Ignition · Steering
I have a 2006 toyota rav4 with 33,167 miles. The ignition key is about to fall apart. All the covers for the push buttons on the key are falling apart. This just started about a month ago. I went to the dealer and i was informed the key was not covered under warranty and would cost $250.00 to replace. *tr
ODI 10348265
Steering
My 2006 toyota rav 4 developed a noise in the steering column that was getting worse. At 59,000 miles i took it to the dealer and got the news that it needed to have the intermediate steering shaft replaced. This was a known defect by toyota and they never notified me, while i had the car under warranty. The tsb went out a year before i bought the car and it has been at the same dealers for repair before. I'm told…
ODI 10341474
Steering
There is a clunking noise in the steering column at lower speeds, and in park when just turning the wheel. Also can feel the clicks by touching the steering shaft. If possibility of steering wheel separating it is a safety defect. Toyota know about the problem (tsbst001-08). Toyota refusing to admit defect. *tr
ODI 10336660
Steering
Turned on the car, power steering light turned on with complete failure of power steering function. Car was pulled to side of road, restarted, and complete return of power steering function. *tr
ODI 10334925
Steering
When making slow turns to the left or right, i hear a clunking sound coming from behind the steering wheel. A mechanic i took the vehicle to recently found that the steering shaft is failing. This is the second steering shaft that has gone bad; i had the first one replaced 4 years ago with a supposedly improved version. Evidently, whatever changes were made to the design did not prevent the same problem from…
ODI 10486123
Steering
There is a clunking-type noise coming from the steering shaft on my 2006 toyota rav 4 when turning the steering wheel. *tr
ODI 10331853
Steering
2006 toyota rav 4 steering clunking noise. Car was purchased new and currently has 24,557 miles. The intermediate steering shaft is going out. *tr
ODI 10328917
Steering
I have a 2006 toyota rav4 with 87000 miles on it. The steering started making clunking noise about 2 months ago. Based on my research many other owners have this problem as well. Here's one of many links regarding people's complain on this problem. Please start investigate on this issue and thanks! *tr
ODI 10344616
Steering
Clunking noise coming from steering wheel when turning the when left and right under low speeds. This has been an intermittent problem which is becoming more pronounced, a tsb has been issued for this problem, but a recall should be in place due to the number of owners of rav 4's (2006) blogging and reporting this same issue . *tr
ODI 10329242
Steering
Steering intermediate shaft noise (steering gear/linkage) on 2006 toyota rav 4. When turning the steering wheel, you will hear a clunk or knocking-type noise. *tr
ODI 10327678
Steering
2006 toyota rav 4 with 23,500 miles. Steering knocking noise and clunking. Started at 20,000 miles approx. I went on line and found this to be a common complaint with rav owners yet there has been no recall. Why? I can't get a straight answer as to whether this is a noise problem or will be a steering problem. *tr
ODI 10358194
Steering
Steering makes a "bumping" sound when it is turned in any direction. My son commented that he noticed it in 2010. Last week my mechanic mentioned it and said that it should be fixed. Another mechanic at the same shop also mentioned it to me after he drove the vehicle. *tr
ODI 10437409
Steering
2006 RAV4 STEERING CLUNK. *TR
ODI 10363000
Steering
Noticeable clunk heard and felt in steering 2006 rav4 during left and right turns at low speeds. Numerous similar reports--no recall--despite safety issue. Toyota has issued a technical service report. In an earlier recall, 2006 prius steering assembly may become loose causing vehicle to lose control . *tr
ODI 10323893
Steering
My steering has developed a serious knocking. Initially it was light but is now rapidly increasing specifically when making short turns like exiting my garage and/or backing up. The car has 47000 miles and i don't think a defect like this should happen. It certainly is not part of regular maintenance. Checking the web i notice that many complaints have been filed about this problem and i wonder why toyota has not…
ODI 10366066
Steering · Suspension · Wheels
I was driving by 88 st and 94 ave in miami, florida went through the train tracks, and heard a loud noise, like an explosion, and the car started to shake and move to the left lane, thank god there was no cars coming, so i finally control the vehicle, i look for a reason of the explosion, and then drag...literally to a shopping plaza, where i noticed the tire behind on the driver side was almost separating from the…
ODI 10520145