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.
Electrical System · Engine · Steering
The car failed to start, the battery was extremely hot and had not water in it. Changed the battery, the car started properly; however, once set to drive it hesitated a bit, as if it were chocking for lack of gas but it had gas. Drove on and at about speed of 40 mph steering became hard to handle, ac and engine cut off. Restarted it drove back home... Just made the last payment on the car, car was regularly serviced…
ODI 10723826
Electrical System · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav4. While driving at various speeds and attempting to make a turn, the power steering seized and several warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the battery and sensors were changed, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 79,800.
ODI 10807539
Steering · Suspension
My 2007 toyota rav4 has a "clunking/popping" noise coming from what appears to be the steering linkage somewhere between the intermediate shaft and rack-and-pinion assembly.in early 2014, a toyota dealership in indiana recommended servicing the intermediate shaft assembly via an issued toyota service bulletin. The intermediate shaft was replaced in the spring of 2014 (cost=$1000, car mileage ~65k).i have since job…
ODI 10662663
Steering
My 2007 toyota rav4 has developed a loud clunk and slight binding when the steering when turning at slow speeds. The diagnosis from toyota appears to be a worn intermediate steering shaft. In my opinion, the steering shaft on this vehicle does not resemble those on other cars in that starts connected to the steering wheel and then runs vertically down through the dash area changing direction abruptly. Other vehicles…
ODI 10669264
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav4. The contact stated that when the brakes were activated, there was an abnormal noise coming from the front of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it diagnosed that the steering rack intermediate shaft and the water pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 37,000.…
ODI 10664490
Electrical System · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav4. While driving 65 mph, the battery warning indicator illuminated, the steering wheel seized, and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vin was unavailable. The failure mileage was 70,000.
ODI 10631622
Steering · Suspension
I brought my vehicle to the dealer for the rear suspension recall and when i picked it up i was advised that the steering shaft needs to be replaced and there is a clunking sound when turning the wheel. The service advisor told me the shaft is cracked and could be dangerous. I never noticed any steering sounds but now that i'm specifically listening for it i do hear it. I believe that if this is a safety issue as…
ODI 10631213
Steering
Very clunky and noisy steering resulting an a vague, unsafe sense of control over the vehicle. Took to the dealership and was repaired (replaced intermediate steering column). Subsequent research has shown that this is a common and well known design flaw. *tr
ODI 10628994
Steering
As soon as i back up out of the garage, there is a clunking noise as i turn the steering wheel. It is more pronounced when i turn the wheel, more so turning to the right. I took it into have it checked out and had [redacted] it. They both agreed it was coming from the steering column, possibly a bracket. When i turn it almost feels like the wheel doesn't want to go any further, makes this loud clunking sound then…
ODI 10670467
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav 4. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle lost power steering with the engine and vsc light illuminated on instrument panel. The vehicle regained power steering once the vehicle was turned off and restarted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but they could not duplicate the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The…
ODI 10616751
Steering
When turning the steering wheel you can hear a clunk or a thud. *tr
ODI 10616395
Steering
Steering intermediate shaft clunk, when i turn steering making noise. I talk to a mechanic he says need to replace steering. It is so expensive, my income is not allowed to do this. Please give me advice [xxx]@gmail.com information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).? *jb
ODI 10809357
Steering
The electric power steering would not work. It has happened twice. The last time was july 28, 2014. We shut the car off, and restart it, and then it works ok. We are afraid that it might happen while we are driving it and we will have an accident. From online i have learned there have been a lot of occurrences of this. I'm surprised there hasn't been a recall, i think it is a real safety concern! *js
ODI 10617158
Steering
Whenever you make a left or right turn, there is a clunking noise. I have contacted several different dealerships regarding this issue for over 5 years & yet there doesn't seem to by a remedy. This issue should be fixed by toyota. I am not the only person to make this complaint. Please look into this issue & fix the dangerous problem before someone gets seriously injured. This problem happens all the time when the…
ODI 10888008
Steering
I hear a clunk, pop or knock-type noise when turning the steering wheel. Toyota is aware of this (tech service bulletin st001-08). Toyota redesigned the intermediate shaft. However, toyota has not taken the steps to issue recall to replace this defective part.
ODI 10882235
Steering
As daughter was entering freeway steering failed, rear-ended by 18 wheeler. *js
Crash reported
ODI 10608564
Steering
Noticed knocking/clunking noise from steering at low speed as described in t-sb-0318-08 steering intermediate shaft noise' dated october 20, 2008. Took the car to a toyota dealer to replace the steering intermediate shafts as detailed by the t-sb. Upon further inspection the technician reported that both the intermediate shaft and the steering rack have play in them and recommended that they both be replaced. The…
ODI 10608475
Steering · Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav4. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle and steering wheel would shake violently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the intermediate shaft was defective and had to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 81,000. Updated…
ODI 10616050
Steering
CLUNKING SOUND IN STEERING AT LOW SPEED. *TR
ODI 10606276
Steering
Audible clunk sound in the steering when turning the steering wheel. The driver can also feel a knock through the steering wheel. I am worried that this is a safety issue. This appears to be a common issue for this model and year (e.g., about 40 complaints of this kind have been filed for 2007 rav4s on carcomplaints.com). It appears to be related to the intermediate steering shaft; toyota has for example issued tsb…
ODI 10954113
Steering
The steering column binds to one side or the other such that the vehicle never steers straight ahead. The situation causes the vehicle to always want to steer out of the intended lane causing driver fatigue at best and an unsafe condition when the vehicle is constantly heading out of its intended path toward other vehicles. *tr
ODI 10627241
Steering
Lost power steering without warning in heavy traffic. P/s light came on at the same time. Barely avoided collision with large truck. Started engine after 20 mins., p/s light out & steering normal. Took vehicle to dealer who found code c1524 (low voltage in power steering). In order to find root of problem i need to pay $200 for diagnostic, which i refused. This is not a wear/tear issue but either a defect or…
ODI 10588919
Steering
There are multiple knocks coming up the steering shaft at low speeds when turning the steering wheel. *tr
ODI 10632485
Steering
The intermediate shaft on the vehicle is not working properly. In some states the toyota has changed them for no cost after the warranty has expired, but know the do not. There have been numerous amount of claims in regard to this issue on this model, but continues to be ignored. On friday 03/08/2014 i took my vehicle to have it checked because of this, and what they told me was that it was my struts. Well after…
ODI 10568215
Steering
No crash involved. No loss of vehicle control. During routine maintenance, was informed the rack assembly would have to be replaced to deal with a clunking noise that a technician had noticed. I checked and found that while parked and idling, pulling the wheel in either direction did produce the clunk. After additional estimates, settled on a specific repair venue at almost $1700. Also informed by one of the…
ODI 10575470