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
Clunking noise in steering when turning left or right. Was occasional at first now is consistent. Brought in when under warranty when noise was inconsistent now that noise is consistent and warranty is up they won't pay for it. *tr
ODI 10238742
Steering
Toyota tsb-0308-08 for a steering clunk on 2006 and later toyota rav4's should be a recall, before steering goes out in these vehicles. The tsb indicates that "beefed up" steering shafts have been produced to solve the problem. But many cars are now "out of warranty" because the dealers claimed not to be able to hear the noise. Now that many of these cars are out of warranty, the cost to fix is excessive. Toyota…
ODI 10386206
Steering
Like many other 2006 rav4 owners, i have experience the so-called "clunking" noise with the steering column. This appear to be a know problem (design flaw) with this model, yet toyota fail to take full responsibility and initiative to correct the problem. Do we have to experience such catastrophic events as the "acceleration issue", before toyota decide to do something about it? *tr
ODI 10399171
Steering
Early on in ownership of the vehicle a light 'clunking' noise could be heard while turning the vehicle. Noise progressively became worse. I repeatedly reported the incident twice to the dealership - toyota lake city, seattle, wa, prior to expiration of vehicle warranty. Every time i was advised the dealership staff was "unable to duplicate the issue". Currently, the noise is extremely loud, and there's a 'popping'…
ODI 10475073
Steering
When i make a turn at slower speeds there is a loud clunk coming from the tires and i feel it in the steering wheel. *tr
ODI 10317480
Frame And Members · Front · Steering
My 2006 rav 4 has had a series of front end problems dating from jan 2007 to april 2009. It had been in the shop 9 times (warranty work) with numerous parts being replaced before toyota had their southern california rep come and look at it. They ended up replacing just about all of the front end component parts except the steering. That was the 10th time the car was in. Now after 21 months the sound is back and i…
ODI 10372426
Steering
The intermediate steering shaft has been loose since 30,000 miles on my 2006 toyota rav 4. There was a service bulliten out, but the mechanic claimed that he could not reproduce the problem. It causes inconsistant steering when backing up and turning. I am concerned that this could cause a complete loss of steering capability at high speeds. This has been a widely reported problem with the toyota rav 4 and toyota…
ODI 10322116
Steering
I am just another consumer worried that my 2006 rav4 will somehow give out on my climb up a mountain as each week the steering column is getting worse, its to the point now where upon start and drive it is clanging and sounds as if it were ready to give out at any moment, i have a 2006 and have 50k on it, i drive quite a few miles on the job and wonder what the thought process is with toyota, they know of the…
ODI 10253986
Engine And Engine Cooling · Steering
Toyota, 2006 rav4 ... Loose steering arms. Causing clunking noises while turning at low speed. Don't know if this gets bad enough to fall apart while driving? Toyota has a tsb out on this. Many many complaints on this topic online. Toyota wants $800. To fix this problem. I think they should do a recall on these cars. Also vehicle has a 2 to 3 second hesitation if trying to accelerate during a lane change or…
ODI 10256006
Steering
Intermediate steering linkage makes a popping noise. Condition has been addressed under tsb st 001-08: however this condition has grown steadily worse and we fear may lead to steering failure. Toyota dealer will not repair under 36,000 mile warranty as 36 months have elapsed since our purchase of this new car. Please add our complaint to your data base with the hope that toyota can be forced to issue a recall for…
ODI 10451511
Steering
My 2006 toyota rav 4 has steering problems. The steering column is loose and toyota will not fix it.$1700 to fix it, don,t have money. Could come apart? There has been lots of complaints about the rav 4,they need to do a recall. *tr
ODI 10350168
Steering
I complained about a clunking noise in the steering column during low speed turns. The dealer could not locate it and applied grease to the steering column stops, did not fix the problem. Of course this has been a constant problem almost from date of new purchase. The car is now out of warranty and there still is no fix for these clunking noises. I believe it is a poorly designed steering column and should be…
ODI 10235648
Steering
Clunking noise coming from front end any time i do a slow turn. Sounds as though something in the steering mechanics is slipping out of joint. *tr
ODI 10382656
Engine · Steering
I brought my 2006 rav4 to the toyota dealership for two different recall notices including the suspension and airbag. Upon inspection, they notified me the water pump needed replacing and that the steering column brackets were loose. They said this is a common problem and tried to tell me that it is caused by normal wear & tear. My last vehicle i had for over 190,000 miles and never had this problem. Upon…
ODI 10672340
Steering
I am hearing a clunk/noise when rotating my steering at very low speeds for the past few weeks. I took my vehicle to the dealer for diagnosis and was advised that the steering column needs to be replaced. Based on my research in the internet it looks like it is a very common issue with this model of rav4's. *tr
ODI 10334472
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train · Steering
When first driving my new 2006 toyota rav4, i noticed at slow speeds it would sometimes accelerate when i hit the brake. I attributed this to big feet and a new car where i did not yet master the relative positions of the pedals. I started driving with two feet, just as i was taught as a teenager in drivers ed. Occasionally, this has happened again in the ensuing 3 years. Until this unintended acceleration problem…
ODI 10318170
Steering
While making a turn of a highway exit, my steering wheel locked, on the 4th day of owning my brand new vehicle. Not only was i talked down to and treated rudely by toyota staff, i was dismissed, as if this was not a serious concern. Toyota did fix the vehicle, and assured me that this would not happen again. Only a few months later, my car was back at toyota, will rotten struts, on a 6 month old vehicle. Again the…
ODI 10432618
Steering
2006 toyota rav4 has a grinding/binding noise when turning the steering wheel. Consumer feel that this is perhaps a defect. *nj the dealer determined the intermediate shafts were faulty. *jb
ODI 10258988