| Issue ID | 1353086 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10948822 |
| Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | RAV4 |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 01/06/11 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota rav4. The contact stated that upon taking the vehicle to the dealer for routine servicing, a service mechanic at the dealer noticed an abnormal noise. The vehicle was diagnosed and the steering shaft needed to be replaced. The contact also stated that there was an abnormal noise when turning the steering wheel left or right. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was pending a diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 30,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 30000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | TEANECK, NJ |
| VIN pattern | JTMBD31V265XXXXXX |
| 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 |
| 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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