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
My rav4 was making popping noises in the steering, i took it to the dealership to have it looked at. The dealership said that the steering shaft had to be replaced and there was not a recall on that. I have never heard of a car having a serious problem with steering, especially one with only 70,000 miles on it. Anyway, i had to pay $380 to have that fixed and they also did an alignment. They said that i needed the…
ODI 10473276
Steering
About 18 months before the dates above, i noticed a knocking in the steering wheel when i turned it. I didn't think too much about it until it started getting worse and i mentioned it to a friend at work. He mentioned researching it online to see if there were any recalls or problems and suggested having someone look at it. I took his advice and saw that rav4s did have some steering issues. I took my car to the…
ODI 10470382
Steering · Suspension
When turning right at low speed, passenger side rear tie rod assembly failed and wheel turned at 45 degree angle, disabling the automobile. If this had happened on the highway, it would have caused a catastrophic accident. Dealership had previously checked a knocking noise in rear, but was unable to find a problem. I was told that this problem was a design fault and that there were not enough threads on the tie rod…
ODI 10456012
Steering
Hi good day, i am writing this complain about my vehicle problem toyota rav4 2007 "steering knocking" which affects my driving ability cause it bothers me while driving due to noise everytime i turn my steering wheel left and right. I already write the company about this matter but there is no proper answer about the defect. I search the vehicle defect online and there are a lot of rav4 owners with the same problem.…
ODI 10479709
Steering · Suspension
On march 29, 2012, i pulled out of my driveway & heard a clunk. Checked rear underside & saw nothing amiss. Arrived in downtown chicago and heard 3 more clunks (when making right turns). Then the final extra loud clunk as the steering went out of control. I was on michigan ave. In front of the hilton hotel during rush hour traffic (5 pm) doing 25 to 30 mph. Cars all around me. Gently applied brakes & emergency…
ODI 10473750
Steering · Suspension
Knock and sudden shift of steering wheel. Noise appeared to come from front of vehicle and along the steering column or suspension system. Has grown worse with use, but vehicle only has 30,250 miles. We would like to know if it's safe to drive; danger of loss of steering. We do not feel safe, especially at highway speeds. *js
ODI 10545294
Power Train · Steering · Suspension
Steering has play and clunk at times causing car to swerve do mechanical defect and/or over correction of the driver do to sensation of loss of steering control. After reading user forms on this vehicle it is common to the vehicle and should be recalled by toyota to prevent fatal accidents. Recall items should include middle shaft and rack and pinion. Websites below tell people to complain to toyota but this should…
ODI 10490768
Steering
I was just in a serious car accident where i lost steering and control of my vehicle. After reading online about the knocking in the steering from other owners, i believe i had the same problem. Although noone was seriously injured i am worried about other drivers safety. My car and two others were totaled. I have my car serviced for regular maintenance at the same toyota dealer and i think that they should have…
Crash reported
ODI 10448943
Steering
Steering intermediate shaft started failing causing knocking noises when turning the wheel. Toyota will only replace within standard warranty period as they don't think this is a safety issue. *kb
ODI 10446583
Steering
Experienced knocking noises with vibration in the steering column when turning the steering wheel. Condition has worsened over the last year. I am concerned this could result in steering failure and an expected inability to turn the vehicle while driving. *tr
ODI 10445628
Steering
Began experiencing a distinctive clunking noise, at low speeds, while turning the steering wheel. The clunk could be felt in the steering wheel and felt as though a bushing was defective, or their is excessive play in the steering assembly. No noise from the front end, or undercarriage, just at the steering wheel, when turning, at low speeds. Toyota states that this is a common problem and that they have developed a…
ODI 10447073
Steering
Tl* the contact owned a 2007 toyota rav4. The contact stated that while driving 5 mph, the vehicle erroneously veered off the road. The vehicle was towed to a private mechanic where it was determined that the threads on the tie rod had failed. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was not available.
ODI 10489154
Steering
Upon starting the car the red power steering warning light (p/s) stayed on and the steering wheel would not move. This has happened twice in 2 weeks. We are told by a mechanic that it is a very dangerous condition. Others on the internet with this exact problem say it cost $2500 to fix!! Turning the car off and then back on relieved the problem but it came back again a week later. Gm issued a recall quickly for its…
ODI 10441325
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav4. While driving various speeds making a right or left turn, the steering wheel made a metal to metal grinding noise. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the steering column middle shaft failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was…
ODI 10971956
Steering
Experience knocking and popping noises in the steering wheel column. My vehicle had 31,247 miles on it when i brought in for airbag recall. They asked me about the knocking and i said yes it's knocking. Asked if it was dangerous to drive they said they would get back to me if it was....i never heard back from them. They told me it would cost about $500 to repair. I did research on line and found 117 complaints. Why…
ODI 10450213
Steering
At 66,000 miles heard & felt clunking in the steering, & then spent $2033 plus tax at the toyota dealer to replace intermediate shafts #1 & #2, & power steering rack. Toyota should cover their manufacturing defects. *tr
ODI 10439233
Steering
There is a known issue with the steering shaft causing complete failure in steering. Toyota is well aware of the issue but has not recalled the defective parts... Http://www.arfc.org/complaints/2007/toyota/rav4/steering/problem.aspx. I would like to see this very serious issue addressed by toyota. *tr
ODI 10482202
Steering
Purchased the above vehicle for my wife on october 25 2011 from an auto broker in orange, ca who had advertised the car in autotrader.com as a clean and low mileage(under 26,000 miles) and in his email to me stated that the unit was completely inspected and warranty. Since buying it 2 1/2 days ago we have only taken it out on 3 occasions locally as i have a rented car and wanted to make the most of the rented car…
ODI 10433154
Steering
Took my rav4 in for service of five thousand miles oil change. At that time when i picked up car was told i needed to get my steering lower shaft replaced. I have been having strange noises since about 30000 and was told it was not the steering. All of a sudden it is the steering and i need to get it fix right away. I feel this is a much bigger problem than toyota wants to acknowledge. This needs to be recalled. Is…
ODI 10456063
Steering
Like thousands of other toyota rav4 owners, i have experienced a "clunking" noise and loose feel to the steering system of my vehicle. Toyota dealership diagnosed as steering intermediate shaft assembly needs to be replaced. Toyota is unwilling to repair this item at their expense even though they acknowledge that it is a defect according to thier own bulletins. Toyota has issued service bulletin #t-sb-0319-08" to…
ODI 10432775
Steering
Steering makes popping sound when turning to left or right when pulling out of driveways or parking spaces. Took to toyota dealership, and it was shrugged off as not a big deal, but that it would cost over $500 to fix. Was told it was the steering intermediate. It was lubed and i was told that might help and that it wasn't a safety issue and i didn't have to get it fixed right away; however after reviewing…
ODI 10437728
Steering
My rav4 has began having clunking noises in the steering column. I have done some searches on this problem. It seems this is prevalent with rav4's and toyota is refusing to issue a recall. Is this a serious safety concern? Will this eventually be a recall? *tr
ODI 10439182
Steering
Recently i have noticed a 'clunking sound' when i turn my steering wheel either direction on my toyota rav 4 2007 vehicle. I am bringing in this vehicle to be checked out by my local dealer. I was looking to see if there are any recall notices on this steering noise issue. *tr
ODI 10436033
Steering
I have a toyota rav4, 2007. I heard steering column noise right after it crossed 35000 mile only. I read in the internet many rav4 user mention the same problem and toyota knowingly not recalling the vehicles to fix it. The dealer wants to replace intermediate shaft with $550 cost. Since this is a known problem encountered by many rav4 buyers, toyota should replace this free. *tr
ODI 10435482
Steering
My 2007 toyota rav4 is making an unsettling clunking noise when making right hands turns. This same problem has been reported by countless toyota rav4 and camry owners, and toyota has even issued a service bulletin acknowledging defective parts in the steering column. Clearly this is not a part that should wear out in a 4 year old vehicle with 40k miles, and is a toyota design flaw. Quoted repair cost is ~$800, but…
ODI 10432558