2008 Toyota RAV4 Steering Problems
- 64
- 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 64 stored complaint records:
- 5 indicate a crash
- 4 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
- 1 indicate a death
What owners report
- steering wheel · 32 records
- steering shaft · 16 records
- steering column · 14 records
- failure mileage · 13 records
- power steering · 13 records
- left right · 10 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 19 |
| 30–60k mi | 18 |
| 1–30k mi | 12 |
| 100–150k mi | 7 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Air Bags · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota rav4. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer where the dealer advised that a component in the steering wheel failed, and caused the illumination of the air bag warning light. The vehicle was not repaired. The current mileage was 88,143 and the failure mileage was unknown.
ODI 10444128
Steering
While driving the steering becomes tight does not smoothly go into a curve as if the steering needs to be lubricated throws off the vehicle because i have to jerk the wheel.i am afraid i'm going to have a crash due to this. *tr
ODI 10522625
Exterior Lighting · Steering
Number 1 -- i am very happy with my rav4. It was a cold evening after dark and i left work. The battery had failed. Not a problem, i got a jump and the car started. I let it sit and obtain some charge. What was very unusual were the number of systems that could fail whenever a power surge was needed, say from the power steering, power brakes, etc. The power surge would lead to a lights out, or loss of steering, or…
ODI 10375610
Steering
Tl* the contact owns 2008 toyota rav4. The contact stated that while driving 40 mph, the power steering failed. The contact stopped the vehicle and the vehicle was towed to a dealer. The dealer was unable to diagnose the failure, but believed that the failure was due to an electrical issue. The dealer repaired the battery and various other electrical components. The failure mileage was 30,000 and the current mileage…
ODI 10455368
Steering
I went to the dealer because i heard a clunking noise when turning the steering wheel. They did not hear anything and i could not do anything because the vehicle was under warranty. A year later, at a routine checkup, they said they heard the sound and it was a damage steering shaft and rack & pinion. A year later the same sound, but only the steering shaft was replaced. The year after that, the noise again and they…
ODI 10632003
Steering · Suspension
2008 toyota rav 4 limited has had handling issues on the freeway with stability. This has happened a couple of times. Dealer says that "nothing is wrong." previous time this occurred, vehicle returned handling differently. Considering the computer brain running this car, we believe they reset the computer. This is happening again. We are taking it in again. *tr
ODI 10329239
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota rav4. The contact stated that when trying to stop at a stop sign, the brake pedal would not move down as he tried to depress it and he could not steer the vehicle. He continued moving forward until the vehicle collided with a guardrail. The contact was slightly injured and a police report was taken. He contacted the dealership and was told that no one could inspect the vehicle…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10312603
Steering
Steering column clunking sound when ever you turn the steering wheel left or right or going at speeds of 25-35 and 55-70. The noise was narrowed down to the steering column assembly. *tr
ODI 10484710
Steering
Dangerous torque steer on 2008 toyota rav4 4x4. Has been an issue since vehicle was new. Dealer twice has told me it is normal for this vehicle and the sienna is even worse. You can lose control of vehicle while accelerating to pass. *tr
ODI 10303661
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Steering
I was driving in a snow storm at approximately 20miles/hr.the road had not been plowed recently, so there was some snow that had accumulated, but it was certainly passable and i was driving a 4 wheel,toyota, rav 4, 2008, in excellent upkeep. All of a sudden the car started drifting to the right, when i tried to slowly correct the direction of the vehicle, the steering would not work. I could not move the wheel, the…
Crash reported
ODI 10311422
Power Train · Service Brakes · Steering
Slipping brakes, requiring frequent checkups and replacement popping noise in the steering wheel ( which after two years of complaining, i was informed is a defective steering shaft ) sudden acceleration increasing noise from under the vehicle jumping when the vehicle is place in reverse. *tr
ODI 10473940
Steering
Steering wanders - 2008 toyota rav4 with electronic-assisted. Steering wanders slightly from the day it was purchased. *tr
ODI 10308375
Steering
When turning left there is a click or cluck sound. Only turning left not right have had the problem since purchased new in 2008. Now seating at 92k miles. Never in an accident
ODI 11156813
Steering
I have experienced a clunking noise when turning the steering wheel at low or no speeds for much of the time i have owned the car. It was reported and checked while under warranty. The dealer made an adjustment but did not record it in their service records. Now, at 42,159 miles, the noises have become more frequent and i can feel it while turning the wheel. Today, the dealer found a technical service bulletin for…
ODI 10481415