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
Knocking and banging noises when steering wheel is turned in either direction. Sometimes when going over minor bumps in the road. Most noticeable at slow speeds. *tr
ODI 10365850
Steering
Steering noise-whether turning left or right you can hear and feel a noise(clanking sound). The feel is on the steering column and wheel. This vehicle has 10,000 mi. But the problem has been there since 6,000 mi.. Tire pressure is good, i check it once a week. *tr
ODI 10242106
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav4. The contact stated that while reversing from a residential driveway and turning to the right, there was a loud sound. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnosis and the contact was informed that the intermediate steering shaft would need to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified but offered no assistance. The vehicle was not…
ODI 10502488
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav4. The contact stated when turning the steering wheel in either direction, there was an abnormal clucking noise without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who stated that the intermediate shaft was faulty and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 1,000 and the current…
ODI 10550879
Steering
Large steering noise when car is turned at certain speeds, which is well characterized by other son my 2007 rav4. See a link: http://townhall-talk.edmunds.com/direct/view/.f0c40d0 this issue has been brought to the attention of the dealership shortly after i purchased the car. I am concerned about how safe the car is enlight of toyota's quality control issues. *tw
ODI 10307152
Steering
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav4. While driving at any speed, the vehicle veered from left to right. The dealer stated that the tire pressure was different on all four tires. They corrected the tire pressure, however, the failure continued. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that all toyota's experienced the failure. No repairs or adjustments were made. The failure mileage was 15 and…
ODI 10203301
Steering
Knocking/popping noise in steering when trun left or right. Sometime happens when make a u-turn.
ODI 10206320
Steering
Our 2007 rav4 recently developed a clunking sound while turning the steering wheel at low speeds. We want toyota to pay for the repair, preferably through a recall, just as gm is doing (feb 2010 gm recall on eps). Looks like many of the new eps systems made by japanese manufacturer jtekt are failing, and we are afraid that we are seeing only the beginning of a potentially worse problem. Steering is important enough…
ODI 10351601
Steering
Clunk in power steering (rack-and-pinion) while making a turn at a slow speed (can be heart and felt on steering wheel). *tr
ODI 10204740
Steering
Clunking noise when steering either right or left, noticeable at slower speeds. This has been a problem since it was new but we were told it was the left front strut. On our last service we were told it involved the steering. Note: rav's front bumper had been repaired, before vehicle was delivered to us. We were told it was minor damage just needed repainting..this vehicle has 64,000 original miles.
ODI 10838769
Steering
Clicking noise in steering shaft. I had mentioned this to the dealer in numerous occasion the month after my warranty wore out they mentioned yes there is a problem and several vehicles have been brought in for this problem its called the steering shaft which makes a clicking noise and sometimes becomes stuck. The dealer headquarter toyota (horrible servicer) failed to take responsibility and i contacted the toyota…
ODI 10312631