2010 Toyota RAV4 Steering Problems
- 14
- 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 14 stored complaint records:
- 3 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- steering wheel · 7 records
- failure mileage · 4 records
- power steering · 4 records
- clunking noise · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 7 |
| 1–30k mi | 4 |
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Steering
My car is toyota 2010 rv4 sport.this morning when i start engine, the symbols of "electric power steering system warning light , abs, airbag, breaker , slip indicator warning light" on dashboard all lights on. That's never happen before. And when i was driving, the steering wheel become heavy. I was so shocked and go to a local auto service store, they check and told me this is electronic steering motor issue. They…
ODI 11062019
Steering
Stearing locked up. Eps fault light on the dash. Toyota case #171520470. June 1 2017 i was backing out of a parking spot at the store.
ODI 10992792
Steering
After a heavy down poor of rain i was on a secondary road with water laying on the road heading home in my 2010 rav4 . When the vehicle hydro planed off the road do to the anti traction being disable threw the brain of the vehicle because the charcoal canstered is bad .that what the toyota place told me the charcoal canister helps control emission not the way the vehicle performs toyota stated that's the only way…
ODI 10993275
Power Train · Steering · Unknown Or Other
We were pulling out of a paralllel parking spot on a residential street very slowly. Then suddenly the car unintendedly accelerated very fast and hit another parked car on the other side of the street. It seemed like the car took control on its own as we were pulling out very slowly.
Crash reported
ODI 10947040
Steering
Steering intermediate shaft clicking noise when in park turning steering wheel left and right. Going over bumps at a slight turning of wheel will also make clunking noise from steering shaft. Reversing car will also make clunking noise. *tr
ODI 10714525
Steering
Tl*the contact owns a 2010 toyota rav4. The contact stated that while making right or left turn, the steering wheel became seized. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed unknown failure and made unknown repairs. The failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vin was unavailable. The approximate failure mileage was 36,000.
ODI 10692495
Steering
The electronic power steering (eps) failed on my 2010 toyota rav-4 today on the interstate and the resulting crash almost killed me. I'm 53 years old, my rav-4 has always had routine maintenance and is in good condition, not abused and always well taken care of. Without warning today while traveling at about 60 mph on the interstate the steering wheel started vibrating and sharply turning left-right-left-right for…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10641885
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota rav4. The contact stated that while driving 20 mph, the driver lost control while making a turn and crashed into another vehicle. A police report was not filed and no injuries were reported. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 19,500.
Crash reported
ODI 10586618
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota rav4. While driving 25 mph in low speed, the steering wheel vibrated violently. The failure recurred numerous times. The dealer diagnosed that the ventilation fan cover caused the vibration. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000.
ODI 10916822
Engine And Engine Cooling · Steering · Suspension
Clunking noise when turning the vehicle, a knock or rattle noise from engine .. *tr
ODI 10578567
Steering
I started the rav 4 and began backing out of the parking place. I immediately noticed the steering was very hard. I restarted the car a couple of times with no change and then called for a tow to the dealership. Arriving at the dealership i went to pull the car into the service bay and the steering was normal again. They checked the onboard computer and found an error code indicating that the steering computer had a…
ODI 10546356
Steering
CLUNKING NOISE WHEN TURNING THE VEHICLE. *TR
ODI 10493500
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota rav4. While parked, the contact noticed the steering wheel had become difficult to maneuver. The power steering warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. After restarting the vehicle the power steering resumed normal functionality. The failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing but was repaired. The approximate failure…
ODI 10459854
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota rav4. The contact stated that the steering wheel became stiff and difficult to turn. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vin and failure mileage were not available.
ODI 11184286