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
Steering gear and intermediate shaft causing problems. A loose thunk sound in steering while turning corners. Also some vibrations on highway. *tr
ODI 10355619
Electrical System · Steering
1. While driving a 2007 toyota rav4 at low speed, the steering wheel lock engaged, instrument cluster lights flashed and the radio silenced for about 5 seconds. The car was able to be safely stopped. Normal steering resumed radio came back on and cluster lights stopped flashing. The car was driven approximately 2-3 miles and parked for apprx. 1 hour. 2. The car would not start, again no radio, but lights were…
ODI 10353912
Steering
There is a chronic clicking/clunking sound on the steering column as it is turned left or right as the vehicle is stationary or in motion. Might become a safety issue over the short or long term. Do we need to wait until an accident or death happens before this issue is looked at? *tr
ODI 10367972
Steering
Clunk in power steering and/or rack-and-pinion after making a left turn at a slow speed (can be heard and felt on steering wheel). Has been reported originally on 10/03/07 (odi# 102047400), and after that glen toyota performed repair as described in tsb st001-08, but replaced the only 1 part out of 2 described in tsb - new, reinforced part has not been replaced. Problem seems to be gone for a while but returned as a…
ODI 10353425
Steering
I noticed a "popping" sound and started feeling a "thunk" in the steering wheel at ~ 40,000 miles in our 2007 rav4. The dealer claimed it was typical and nothing to worry about. Upon checking incident reports i discovered it is certainly typical, but whether i should be worrying about it is undetermined. Toyota knew of this problem and issued a service bulletin in 2008, neither they nor their dealers informed the…
ODI 10371314
Steering
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav4. The contact stated that when he turned the steering wheel, he heard a clunking sound; the noise became louder at lower speeds. The contact was informed that the intermediate steering shaft needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been inspected or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 43,000 and the current mileage was approximately 46,000. Updated 01/11/2011*lj…
ODI 10361385
Steering
2007 toyota rav 4. Consumer states problem with steering mechanism causing a crunching feeling in his hands and sounds of metal grinding, almost every time the wheel is turned. *tgw
ODI 10347672
Steering
There is a loud "klunk" in steering in the turns. Toyota dealers does not care about this problem. There is a recommendation, but no recall. I feel unsafe and its sounds like defective to me - my toyota rav4 07 only 3 years old with 40000 miles. Does somebody have to die before they take care of this? I just want those big guys in japan know about this problem and fix it. I am waiting for toyota to take action. *tr
ODI 10355534
Steering
I have a strong popping noise coming from the steering wheel of my car. It stared very early in the life of the car about 7,000 miles and when i took it to the dealership they said they could not feel it. It is now past the warranty period and they want to charge me for the work that now is louder than ever. It happens every time you turn when at a stop either right or left. I was told by the dealership that it is…
ODI 10345327
Steering
2007 toyota rav4. Hear a knocking noise while turning left and right more at slow speed. Took to the dealer last oct 15 and replaced steering intermediate shaft out of warranty and they charge $520.00 for labor and parts. The failure mileage was 30,000 and current mileage was 32,000. *tr
ODI 10362874
Steering
2007 toyota rav 4 . Reported a loud clunking in the steering. The noise while turning the steering wheel keeps getting worse. Can feel a clunking in the wheel while driving. Dealer reports, steering rack assembly needs replacing. Many others reporting the same problem on the internet. Should be a safety recall on this. Not much help from toyota in acknowledging the problem. *tr
ODI 10355834
Steering
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav4. While making a left or right turn, the contact heard a noise coming from the steering wheel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The failure was located within the intermediate shaft. The manufacturer offered to assist with some of the service cost. The failure and current mileages were 25,000.
ODI 10348299
Steering
Toyota rav4 steering, clunking noise in the steering column. *tr
ODI 10411603
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav 4. The contact stated that while driving at low speeds, there was a pronounced clunking sound coming from the vehicle. An independant mechanic diagnosed the failure as the intermediate steering shaft needing replacement. The consumer was informed that there were two intermediate steering shafts in the vehicle in which both would need replacement. The vehicle was not repaired.…
ODI 10358616
Steering
To whom it may concern" my toyota 2007 rav4's steering wheel makes knocking, clunking noise when turning since june 2010 even though it still have very low mileage on it. Many rav4 owners have these problem and please make toyota do a recall on this steering wheel problem before it causes any serious problems. This problem requires a replacement of a intermediate steering shaft which could cost up to $900. Thank you…
ODI 10348843
Electrical System · Steering
Oem battery died. Vehicle was jump started. During subsequent operation power steering stopped working intermittently causing difficulty steering vehicle. *tr
ODI 10334550
Steering
Steering is beginning to feel loose. When making turns to right or left there is a clunking sound at low speeds. Getting worse with time. This appears to be exactly the same situation described by many other rav4 owners who are reporting that led to their repairs/replacement of the intermediate steering shafts on which toyota has issued a service bulletin but no recall. This would seem to be a safety concern. First…
ODI 10414695
Steering
Steering column has a catch in it when turning...toyota knows about this ..but their has not been a recall on it...
ODI 10404688
Steering
There is a steering shaft defect in toyota rav4 2007 too. *tr
ODI 10484781
Steering
2007 toyota rav4 steering column (intermediate shaft). This is a known manufacturing defect by toyota and they have issued a tsb in 2008. Only have 16.5k mi. (low). Dealer will not cover under warrant (bought in sept. 2006). *tr
ODI 10331679
Steering
Tsb st001-08 steering gear box shaft . I have a severe clunking noise on my 2007 toyota rav4. The noise appears whenever i move the steering wheel even a little bit and continues indefinitely. I have had this noise for almost one year and it is getting worse. According to other rav4 owners, toyota knows about this problem, but they refuse to repair it without charging the owners. The vehicle was under warranty when…
ODI 10373738
Steering
Knocking noise in steering column of 2007 toyota rav 4. Happens when truck is moving and turning either left or right. *tr
ODI 10356335
Steering
2007 rav 4sport has clunking sound when turning. Noticed it around 30,000 miles, & is one of the maintenance items the dealer is supposed to check every 5000 mile service which i have done since the vehicle was new. (inspect steering linkage and boots).my vehicle now has 46,000 miles on it, & i had asked the dealer if there was a problem , & he acted like he had not ever heard of a clunking noise in the steering,…
ODI 10326119
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav4. The contact stated that a knocking noise was exhibited from the steering column whenever making a left or right turn, regardless of the speed. The vehicle was never taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 20,000 and the current mileage was 35,000. The vin was not available.
ODI 10397935
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota rav4. The contact heard a knocking noise coming from the steering column while driving various speeds and whenever attempting a turn. The failure was not diagnosed nor was the vehicle repaired. The failure mileage was 60,000 and the current mileage was 80,000. The vin was unavailable.
ODI 10397934