2007 Toyota RAV4 Steering Problems
- 261
- 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 261 stored complaint records:
- 5 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- Column · 2 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 108 |
| 60–100k mi | 47 |
| 1–30k mi | 45 |
| 100–150k mi | 20 |
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Steering
Defective steering assembly, makes a clunking sound when turning slowly. I found multiple complaints for the same problem and a serious accident resulted when the driver lost control of steering
ODI 11245106
Steering
Toyota 2007 rav4 steering makes a klunking / popping noise while driving, when turning either direction, while pulling out of driving. No sounds on freeway. Issues seems to be steering column.
ODI 11245523
Electrical System · Steering
I was traveling down arrow hwy in the rain when my electrical system failed. I lost power from both my alternator and battery intermittently. I was coasting down to an approaching intersection when i made the descision to turn right at the intersection. The steering was so hard that i nearing hit the center divide. My windshield wipers were barely working and many of my dash icons were coming on randomly. Through it…
ODI 11157206
Steering
My 2007 rav4 is experiencing a clunking sound in the steering column when turning at low speeds and the steering feels suspect at times at highway speeds. A online search, revealed that this has been a common problem for some time with this model and year. Toyota diagnoses this as a problem with the intermediate steering column.is the nhtsa aware of this problem and is it a safety concern?
ODI 11151291
Power Train · Steering
Steering wheel feels like lose and there is a thunder noise coming from rack and pinion according to mechanic, especially when drives in the city or over a hump.no matter how small is, also when driving and make right turn
ODI 11130364
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
When turning or accelerating, there are vibrations. Toyota dealer diagnosed that the steering shaft shoud be replaced and the intermediate linkage rack leaks. The sound system makes noise when stop or driving downhill or uphill.
ODI 11034746
Steering
Ongoing and very loud clunking noise when the wheel is turned at low speeds, at times the noise can also be heard when going straight. This appears to be an ongoing issue with this rav4 model and it seems toyota has not taken any steps to remedy this. It is a very serious safety concern, the proper function of the steering mechanism is extremely important to the safety of the driver and passengers at all times.
ODI 11023722
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Steering
I receive letter by mail, about takada air bags, and thanks because dealers,never mention that part,and is unfair, special went buy a used car,and pay more money,,well receive a few months later a recall for compsuption motor oil, need to be done, and tried 2 or 3 times,but the advisor and tech,are mero worry about fixed uncover warranty repairs, because transmission goes bad,tow 140 to dealer,and make all kind ot…
ODI 11020001
Steering
CONSTANT CLUNKING OF THE STEERING WHEEL
ODI 10949783
Power Train · Steering
When i back up on any kind of an incline, the car jerks and the steering wheel shakes. It feels like i have "hit" something it jerks so badly. If i let off the gas pedal, it stops the jerking but the minute i press the gas pedal again, it jerks again and makes a terrible noise. I can still back up but it feels like the underside of my car is falling out. It's been going on since i purchased it used 2 years ago. I…
ODI 10920455
Steering · Suspension
Nhtsa recall no 16v 596. Attempted to have recall completed at washington nc pecheles toyota. Parts are not available as of 10 25 2016. What is the hold up? Failure of rlsa will result in loss of vehicle control- serious safety issue.
ODI 10918969
Steering
Clunking noise when turning steering wheel on very low speed or on car that in not moving. It was discovered during state inspection [car was in garage and was not moving]. Car has just above 30,000 miles, mostly city driving, regularly, but short distance commute.
ODI 10882833
Steering
The intermediate steering shaft is making clunk noise when turning the steering at low speeds. This is a safety issue that needs to be addressed. I am feared to drive this vehicle and the steering is dangerous.
ODI 10872385
Steering · Suspension
R/r sway bar end link broken. Upper and intermediate steering shaft broken.
ODI 10852135
Steering
I hear a clunk, pop, or knock-type noise when turning the steering wheel left or right. Toyota was acutely aware of this issue (please see attached technical service bulletin st001-08) and had to redesign the intermediate shaft. Unfortunately, toyota has not taken the steps to recall all effected vehicles and replace this defective part. I urge the nhtsa to take immediate steps to force toyota to issue a recall and…
ODI 10874850
Electronic Stability Control · Steering · Wheels
Driving 50 mpg around curve in heavy traffic steering locked up hardly able to pull.off side of road. Happened again today 2 times and happened at least 5 times before in the past 3 months.steering froze had to get of to the side and restart then it was able to steer but battery.light flickers. Three other lights on the left of the dashboard stayed on after restarting the vehicle. Went to pep-boys and i was asked to…
ODI 10822452
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Steering
Driving on the highway going about 75mph after about 5 hours when a bunch of warning lights came on (including battery, air bag, and brake), my power steering failed and my speedometer quit working. Pulled over on the side of the highway and let my car sit for a minute, restarted my car and three different lights came on (vsc, check engine and slip indicator) and my cruise control wouldn't work anymore. My car…
ODI 10820930
Air Bags · Steering
Left front input seal has leaked fluid twice now. First time was 9/25/2012 @ 56,516 miles. Second time was on 1/12/2016 @ 101,753 miles. My independent auto repair service, coram precision auto of coram, ny went to toyota to get the seal needed to fix the leak both times and asked toyota parts counter if they knew of a recall and they said no. Then they asked why they had so many seals in stock if there had been no…
ODI 10839252
Steering
Noticed clunking in steering when turning either right or left. Looked up problem on internet and found that it is a huge problem with these vehicles. According to internet there over 400,000 complaints. Called toyota and was told there is a technical bulletin on the problem and it requires replacing steering shaft. I also read on the internet that vehicles who replaced the intermediate steering shaft often have to…
ODI 10823614
Steering
Loud clunking noise when turning left or right and while backing out of driveway near the steering wheel. I purchased this vehicle in 2007 and within 2 years (~30000 miles) the same issue had occurred and toyota dealer replaced the part under warranty. Within 6 years of the first occurrence i am facing the same issue again. I have reached out to toyota for a free repair but toyota has refused to replace the part…
ODI 10820353
Steering
At 51,000 miles, there is a heavy rattle in the front end when driving on rough roads. After replacing several parts, local mechanics now tell me that the rack and pinion steering gear needs replacement. This does not seem to be the intermediate steering shaft problem that is the subject of toyota service bulletin #t-sb-0319-08. I do not feel anything abnormal in the steering wheel, steering is smooth and the…
ODI 10816286
Steering
I purchased my rav4 used about 12 months ago. Within the past 3 months i've notices problems with my steering. Slow turns make a clunking sound with loose movement and vibration felt in the steering wheel. Initially i was told it was a bad strut, which i replaced, but the problem seems to get a little worse by the day. In checking online i see numerous complaints of the same nature, some resulting in serious…
ODI 10811637
Steering
My 2007 toyota rav4 has some clunky noise around 46,000 miles, but recently it is getting louder. It becomes a major concern for my family and me; therefore, i have brought it in to a car repair shop (firestone) to have it diagnosed. The result came back to be the steering intermediate shaft and rack. I called toyota dealership to have it repaired, but they said that if i only have a extended warranty they will…
Crash reported
ODI 10778293
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Steering
Driving 55 mpg around curve in heavy traffic steering locked up hardly able to pull.off side of road. Happened again today july 25 2015 going 60 down busy hey rush hour traffic and steering froze had to get of to the side and restart then it was able to steer but battery.light flickers ha d battery lreplaced day before.
ODI 10734426
Steering
I was driving at 25mph when the red battery light came on and i lost the ability to steer. I was able to pull into a parking lot with much difficulty. I shut the car off to go into a store to let them know i was going to have my vehicle towed and went back to my car again to restart. The car would not restart. Had i not been on a highway going 55 i would have been in an accident since i had a difficult time turning…
ODI 10725431