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
This is an update of complaint 10243141. In august 2006, i purchased a new toyota rav 4/l4 at 4x2. In august 2007 (mileage: 9,540), i took the vehicle to the car dealer because of a strange noise coming from the steering shaft assembly which had to be ordered (part # 45260-42090) and installed. In november 2007 (mileage: 11,989), i took the vehicle to the dealer due to the same noise. I was told there was nothing…
ODI 10311916
Steering
Toyota tsb st001-08 - - owners may hear a clunk, pop, or knock type noise when turning right or left. The tsb replaces 2 intermediate steering shafts with "redesigned" shafts. The replacement of these shafts will only be covered by standard 36 month/36,000 mile warranty. My 2006 toyota rav 4 has this noise, and there is also a pulse in the wheel when it occurs (several times a week). Will this ever become a possible…
ODI 10311356
Steering
My vehicle is making clunking noise in the steering column whenever i make turns. I am afraid it will get worse sooner or later. Mileage: 27,699. *tr
ODI 10341014
Steering
2006 toyota rav 4 with only 20,000 miles regardless of months in service, (incidentally garaged throughout the winters) developed a steering column noise that was heard by a friend. I took it to a dealer who told me outright that this was a problem that "has been around". The repairs will cost me several hundred dollars and from what i'm reading online there are a lot of these out there. So if there is a problem…
ODI 10330226
Steering
I have a 2006 toyota rav4 that i would like to file a complaint about. Toyota has already issued a technical service bulletin to repair the steering intermediate shaft noise problem that plagues this vehicle. (please see t-sb-0318-08 october 20, 2008). If the vehicle were under warranty, toyota would make the necessary changes at no cost. This is my wife's car and her car started to develop this problem after 3 year…
ODI 10306554
Steering
2006 toyota rev 4 with 27,000 miles with a steering shaft wearing off. This could create a safety issue if it breaks down on the road. A recall should be considered. *tr
ODI 10311934
Steering
My 2006 toyota rav4 had the intermediate steering shaft fail around 33k miles. Toyota replaced it under a tech service bulletin while in warranty. It is now at 67k miles and the shaft is bad again. Toyota will not replace the part because it has been more than 12 months since they replaced it the first time and it is out of warranty. The service tech could not tell me that it is safe to drive in this condition…
ODI 10306723
Steering
2006 toyota rav4 steering shaft clunking noise. It was noticed by the dealer and fixed under warranty last year. But less than 1 year later the noise is back and the dealer indicated it could be a defective parts; replacing it will cost 800, now out of warranty the owner need to pay for it. It's clearly a design issue with the original parts that should be recalled. Now i'm living with this noise and it appears it's…
ODI 10347267
Steering
Hear clunk sound when turning the steering. Check with toyota sunnyvale dealer, they said the steering intermediate shaft needs to be replaced
ODI 11153191
Steering
In 2010, i complained to the toyota dealer about knocking noise while driving and turning the steering wheel. After two years the noise became more noticeable and the toyota mechanic informed me that the lower intermittent steering shaft has excessive play due to worn-out splines. Correction: replace lower steering shaft ($359.--). I declined repair since i found that this is a common defect in the 2006 and 2007…
ODI 10452646
Steering
Clunking noise in the steering column when making turns. *tr
ODI 10341011
Steering
I have a clunking sound coming from my steering column. My toyota dealership says it is the intermediate steering shafts. They have a bulletin on this, but says it is not a safety issue. When researching the internet, i discovered other drivers with the same problem. I have less than 30,000 miles on my car, problems like this shouldn't be showing up this soon. I am concerned that the steering column could fail and i…
ODI 10296496
Steering
Steering mechanism was not smooth in movement and made popping noise. It appears by searching online that several other owners have had same trouble. Fortunately, we never had an accident due to this manufacturer's defect. We had repair performed at adams toyota lee's summit, mo. Dealership replaced defective lower steering intermediate shaft. Repair was corrective and cost $262.85 before taxes. Thank you. *tr
ODI 10492862
Steering
Clunking noise from steering shaft in low speed turning and backing. I was under the 36000 miles (32,000) but the 3 years on warranty had expired.9 months ago. Toyota authorized the replacement of the "intermediate steering shaft" and all labor. I am very pleased with the service and i hope this permanently solves the problem. *tr
ODI 10295317
Steering
"2006 toyota rav-4" reference---t-sb-0318-08---clunk/ pop/knock when turning steering wheel. "toyota" recommended solution---replace steering wheel "intermediate shaft linkage" with improved parts. ---"warning"--- defective "mechanical linkage" between the steering wheel and front wheel mechanism is a "serious danger" and could, or has been the cause of accidental deaths! Should this problem be included as another…
ODI 10306515
Steering
I own a 2006 toyota rav 4 v6. I have under 21,000 miles on the vehicle and my manufacturers warranty expired in august. For about a week now i've been hearing a loud, clunking noise whenever i make a left or right turn. Took the car to the toyota dealership today and was told i had a steering shaft problem, which would cost over $400 to fix. I happen to check this out on the web and realized that many others are…
ODI 10293041
Steering
When i turn, i can feel and hear the steering column "knock." it has been gradually getting worse. I had the exact same problem about 1.5 years ago and the walnut creek, ca service center had to replace some intermediate link in steering column. For this recent occurrence, the service center was going to charge $500 to fix the same problem they should have fixed on a permanent basis (at least more than 2 years). I…
ODI 10291351
Steering
I have a 2006 toyota rav4 that toyota has already issued a technical service bulletin to repair the steering intermediate shaft noise problem that plagues this vehicle. (t-sb-0318-08 october 20, 2008). If the vehicle were under warranty, toyota would make the necessary changes at no cost. Our car started to show the symptoms of this problem after 3 year warranty had expired. I am afraid that this problem may…
ODI 10310394
Automatic Transmission · Steering
2006 rav4 unsafe to drive!!! Le brun toyota, canadaigua, ny, made me pay to exchange lemon with only 150-200 miles 2 days after purchase, they made me pay an additional 7k to trade for the v-6 i have now, because of the transmission accelerated downhill, on both 4cyl and v-6, it still does it though not as severe, still scary at times. Recently,my steering went out on the exit ramp luckily and locked a few times, it…
ODI 10292247
Steering
2006 rav4 has a faulty intermediate steering shaft that toyota has put out a tech bulletin on but has not issued a recall or fix the problem if the car is past its 3year 36,000 mile warranty. I think it is irresponsible of toyota to be aware of a safety issue and not want to rectify the situation! *tr
ODI 10291554
Steering
Clunking noise while turning - started at 30,000 miles with slight sound continued to worsen over time now "clunk" is felt when turning. Sounds and feels like something is about to break. *tr
ODI 10336228
Steering
About 1 month after the 3 year warranty ran out, i noticed a thump or knock when i turned the wheel of my 2006 rav4. It is getting progressively worse and i am concerned for my safety. I searched on line and have found numerous complaints of the same problem. Please issue a recall on this to prevent accidents. *tr
ODI 10284726
Steering
I've had the knock/pop when turn on low speed dealer said needs replace steering shaft. *tr
ODI 10284399
Steering
Sept. 2009 my wife complained to me that there was a knocking noise that she could feel through the steering wheel when she turned the steering wheel left or right at slow speeds. It got louder and more pronounced over the last 30 days. I researched this online and found that there were many similar complaints. I then located toyota's tsb st001-08 dated 2/8/08 "steering intermediate shaft noise" which perfectly…
ODI 10288691
Steering
My 06 rav experienced a cracking/grinding noise when turning to the far left or right at low speed. I was terrified!!! I contacted toyota and at the time my car had just came out of warranty 15days earlier but i didn't let that stop me. After some back and forth with the dealer and the regional manager my steering was fixed. There was a tsa report put out about this problem but no actual recall which i think there…
ODI 10329656