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2005 Toyota RAV4 Electronic Stability Control Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1243565
Internal NHTSA #	10808302
Manufacurer	Toyota Motor Corporation
Brand	TOYOTA
Model	RAV4
Model Year	2005
File date	03/12/15
Component	ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	I've been having an intermittent issue with my 2005 rav 4. When exiting a highway on a sweeping right curve exit ramp, the vehicle stability control light will start to flash and an audible beep can be heard in the cabin. This usually indicates the car is in a skid but i assure you i am in full control of the vehicle, in its lane. After 2 to 3 seconds of constant beeping the engine cuts power and applies braking to an individual wheel, causing the vehicle to lurch slightly to one side. Just as quickly as this happens, the car resumes normal operation and the issue ceases to exist. I have had several instances of this very issue in the past 2 months. Most happen at slow speeds (under 35mph) and on dry pavement. The vehicle suspension and alignment are within operating specification. I have noticed however, that the steering rack bushings are worn. This causes the entire rack to move about slightly within the constraints of its mount. To my dismay, toyota does not sell replacement bushings for the steering rack on 2004-2005 model rav-4's, forcing owners to pay for a completely new steering rack. This is unacceptable from a brand that prides itself on reliability and reasonably priced maintenance. The safety of the vehicle is compromised by an substandard engineered components. Ie: steering bushings; causing too much play and allowing the vehicle traction control system to inadvertently activate, causing a dangerous unsettling of the vehicle.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	185232
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Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	OLD BETHPAGE, NY
VIN pattern	XXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
Was medical attention required?	N
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Date of purchase	07/08/26
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
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Vehicle speed	35
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2005 Toyota RAV4 Electronic Stability Control Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2005 Toyota RAV4 Electronic Stability Control Problems, Complaints and Defects

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