2013 Toyota RAV4 Steering Problems
- 8
- 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.
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 4 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Steering
STEERING RACK IS BAD AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED.
ODI 11254408
Electrical System · Service Brakes · Steering
Car won't start. Panel turns on but it won't engage the starter. Can hear a buzz noise, like a magnetized coil going off. Shifter is locked. Steering wheel is locked. Brake impossible to push down. Only way i can start the car is with the emergency procedure pushing the start button for 15 seconds. But still the shifter is blocked in parking and to be able to drive the car i need to use the little switch under the…
ODI 11172318
Electrical System · Engine · Steering
While stopped at a traffic light with the transmission in drive, the engine shut off without warning, and the steering wheel locked. The radio and headlights remained on. This the second occurrence within 6 weeks.
ODI 10939782
Steering
Clunking noise coming from the steering column when make left or right turns at low and high speeds. Dealership inspected my car, even test drove with one of the mechanics, and they claim they can't find anything after several appointments and inspections. Finally, they said it's something with my steering and have yet to fully diagnose and fix the problem. A quick google search and you'll find many people with the…
ODI 10786121
Steering
Car engine would not turn on. Indicator light for steering was on.. Once i pulled the steering hard then car started fine. Searching online i see there are reports of auto steering issues with other model. Battery was functioning fine as everything else would turn on, ie, radio, ac ..fan, lights
ODI 10732048
Electrical System · Steering · Unknown Or Other
Manufacturer: toyota motor corporation vehicle identification no. (vin): xxxxxxx. Bought a toyota certified at dealership, (push button) however in six occasions, car engine would not turn on. Indicator light for steering was on. After several tries, and once i pulled the steering hard then car started fine. Took car to dealer to check it, they said nothing was wrong with car. The last time, the car did not start…
ODI 10807676
Air Bags · Engine · Steering
After reading several news stories today (04/09/14) about the recall of 27 toyota models (including 2013 rav 4), for: ?cables for the driver air bag module that can be damaged, disabling the bag, though a warning light will come on (3.5 million vehicles, 1.67 million in the u.s.). ?seats that don't lock in place (2.32 million, 670,000 in north america) ?steering column brackets that may become loose or fail…
ODI 10578458
Electrical System · Power Train · Steering
On local road, accelerating from stop. Vehicle suddenly "shut-off" going into neutral and unable to put back into drive. Steering went "limp". Vehicle drifted right, power steering was effected, steering difficult. Vehicle coasted into parking lot to the right, fortunately no vehicles happened to be passing on the right at that precise moment, therefore no accidents. But there could have easily been one. Attempts at…
ODI 10543196