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 steering mechanism has been making a clunking noise when turning in either direction, and gradually, over a period of 2 years, it has gotten louder. At last service, i inquired about the noise and was told, it was nothing to be concerned about... Normal wear-n-tear. Could it be investigated to see if it should be an issue to be dealt with thru a recall. I have read a large number of complaints. *tr
ODI 10543939
Steering
On or about 9/01/11, i began to notice a popping/clunking sound when turning my car left or right, when parking and when turning into or backing out of my driveway (approx 5mph). This clunking sound was occurring without turning the steering wheel all the way to either side and when turning the steering wheel left or right with the car running at a complete stop. On 10/27/11, i took my car to my toyota dealership in…
ODI 10437674
Steering
I began hearing a clunk in my steering column approximately 3 weeks ago. I purchased my 2007 rav 4 at the end of january 2008. It has only 40,000 miles on it. Less than 2 weeks after purchase, toyota issued a technical service bulletin (2/8/08) acknowledging a problem with the steering column: http://ww2.justanswer.com/uploads/snd27613/2008-10-14_215655_rav_4_steering_2.pdf. Now i am responsible for hundreds of…
ODI 10425296
Air Bags · Steering · Suspension
On august 29, 2011, 19 year-old subject was traveling straight across an intersection when subject was struck on driver side by a 2010 hyundai elantra. Subject was struck by a motorist that according to police officer report, ran a red light. Subject was proceeding straight with green light while driving a white 2007 toyota rav4 with approximately 104,299 miles. Subject purchased rav4 vehicle from toyota in april of…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10596932
Steering
Experienced knocking and popping noise with vibration in the steering column when turning the steering wheel. This condition worsened over the course of a few weeks and eventually became constant. The dealership's service department determined the noise was coming from the steering rack and not the intermediate steering shafts and recommended replacement of the steering gear assembly per t-sb-0308-08 "steering rack…
ODI 10439686
Steering
This toyota rav4 began having clunking with steering the vehicle right and left directly after the power train warranty was expired. The clunking worsened so it was inspected by the dealer's service department. I was told that it needed a replacement part that was not in the original manufacturing of the vehicle. There is a technical service bulletin on this rav4 with the steering component. The service department…
ODI 10453409
Steering
Steering column is making a clunking noise while turning the steering wheel at low speeds. Many others have experienced the same problem and toyota has issued t-sb-0318-08 bulletin with a procedure to repair an inadequately designed intermediate steering shaft. There are concerns about long-term safety and losing control of the vehicle if this repair is not done. Toyota should be required to issue a safety recall…
ODI 10418098
Steering
No accident has happened yet, but concerned about popping noise in steering column may become an issue at some point. Toyota says vehicle is safe but continuous popping sound in steering column has us concerned. The problem first occurred in 2009 and toyota replaced parts in steering column to fix it. A technical service bulletin was out addressing this problem, in 2011 problem has returned, well the warranty is out…
ODI 10542498
Steering
When turning left or right, vehicle makes a thumping noise. The thumping noise seems to come from the steering shaft. I fear losing control of the steering. Apparently, toyota is aware of the problem and has issued a technical service bulletin. However, there has been no recall of the vehicle, and toyota is refusing to pay for the repair of the vehicle. I fear this defect in the steering will impact the safety of…
ODI 10424358
Column · Steering
2007 toyota rav4. Steering column failure. Toyota knows of this problem and has multiple service bulletins on this item. This should be a recall item. *kb
ODI 10416581
Column · Steering
I have a 2007 toyota rav4. There is a major problem with these in the steering column and toyota has a technical service bulletin dealing with it; steering intermediate shaft and is covered under two numbers; st001-08 and later t-sb-0318-08. The shaft is coming apart and makes noise particularly at low speed. According to reports it affects thousands of these vehicles. I first became aware of my problem when the…
ODI 10413618
Steering · Unknown Or Other
At around 60,000 miles, my 2007 rav4 began making a very loud thumping, knocking noise from the steering column and shafts every time i turned the wheel left or right. The issue was noticeably worse at low speeds and the impact could be felt as a tremor through the steering wheel. By 70,000 miles, i feared for my safety driving at speeds higher than 35mph. The problem was addressed by two independent mechanics and…
ODI 10430640
Steering
Toyota technical service bulletin sb0318-08 describes a steering intermediate shaft failure that is widespread (based on internet search) for the 2007 toyota rav-4. The tsb also indicates that a newly designed part is required to fix the problem. It appears that toyota has waited the 3 year - 36 months warranty to expire in order to charge its customers to fix the manufacturer's defect - at a cost of over $1,000.…
ODI 10415628
Steering
2007 toyota rav4 has distinctive clunking, clacking and banging sounds while turning the steering wheel. Noticed it at 37,204 miles, right after warranty expired. Has tsb on this problem which reveals intermediate steering shaft defect and new version available for fix. Web check also reveals epidemic exists for this problem. Took vehicle to dealer to confirm problems which they did. Called toyota but they will do…
ODI 10411541
Steering
The vehicle has problems with the steering column and it is causing issues with wheels when turning. I have read a bunch of others complaints. Please have toyota recall this part and replace there is a clunking in my steering when i turn the car left or right at any speed. The steering feel as their is looseness causing non accurate turning and wobblesness. Jan 14, 2013 - wesley chapel , fl - steering tl* the…
ODI 10498206
Steering
Experienced knocking and popping noise with vibration in the steering column when turning the steering wheel. This condition worsened over the course of a few weeks and eventually became constant. *tr
ODI 10443461
Steering
2007 TOYOTA RAV4 STEERING. *TR
ODI 10410908
Steering
Clunking noise coming from steering. Toyota will not assist in repairing costs being car is out of warranty. *tr
ODI 10402021
Steering · Suspension
Replaced lower and middle steering shaft. Replaced stabilizer bar control end links, front and rear and struts.
ODI 10401852
Steering · Suspension
Clunking noise coming from steering mechanism. Replaced lower and middle steering shaft and front and rear end links. *tr
ODI 10400726
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav 4. The contact was driving 30 mph when an abnormal clunking noise was exhibited from the steering column. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was advised that the steering shaft would need to be replaced. The dealer informed the contact that if the steering shaft was not replaced, the vehicle could become difficult to control and could result in a crash. The…
ODI 10410593
Steering · Visibility
Just like many other owners of 2007 rav4 i began experiencing a distinctive klunking noise around 35,000 miles. Took it to the dealer and they said it was normal noise when you turn the wheel all the way to the side..... My problem was that it was making cracking noise all the time, when turning or especially parking the car.... Also a problem with my driver visor flap not staying in upward position it was hanging…
ODI 10451827
Steering
The car makes a clunking, popping noise when turning at low speed. Dealer says it is a intermediate shaft, and although there is a service bulletin for it, it is not covered out of warranty. The dealer quoted a price of $350, for the intermediate shaft and $ 700. If both shafts would need to be replaced, if this is a safety issue, it should be covered by the manufacturer. *tr
ODI 10456818
Steering
At any time during the life of the vehicle, the steering column can make an audible clunk when turning either left or right at low speeds. It gets progressively worse over time. The worry is that the steering joint could completely dislocate disabling control of the car. It is a well known problem documented in a tsb by the manufacturer. Typical repair costs can exceed $800. *tr
ODI 10405567
Steering
On 2007 and 2008 toyota rav4 vehicles, the steering intermediate shaft and steering gear assembly fail. Toyota has a technical service bulletin that describes the fix: tsb 0318-08 rev1. Drivers will begin to feel a "thunk" in the steering column, and my mechanic (at a toyota dealership) informed me this would become a safety problem if left unfixed. This does not appear to be caused by any kind of driver error.…
ODI 10378731