| Issue ID | 791987 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10331953 |
| Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | RAV4 |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 19/01/07 |
| Component | STEERING:COLUMN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2006 toyota rav4. The contact noticed a knocking sound from the steering column. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership where the contact was informed that the steering column and ecu motor needed to be replaced. There was a related service bulletin. The contact called the manufacturer who offered no assistance. The contact was unable to drive the vehicle due to the failure. The current and failure mileages were approximately 60,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 60000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | WASHINGTON , DC |
| VIN pattern | JTMBD32V965XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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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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