| Issue ID | 1497966 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11129647 |
| Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | RAV4 |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 14/09/18 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | To whom it may concern, while driving on highway today the car did not stall but all the dash lights came on and there was a complete loss of power steering. Luckily i was in the right land and on a straight roads i glided to the shoulder and stopped. I could not start the car so i jumped started the car and proceeded to get off next exit and problem happened again!!!! I read about issues with the electronic steering on toyota vehicles. I am checking the charging system and battery but want to find out if there is a recall. There were other people with this issue while searching the internet. I understand that batteries and alternators do go bad but loss of steering while moving could have resulted in a serious accident had i been in a curve in the road. I had previous cargo in the car too..... My 22 month old granddaughter!!! Please advise if this is a known problem. Sincerely, [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6). |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 149231 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | HAWTHORNE, NY |
| VIN pattern | JTMBK31V665XXXXXX |
| 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 | 50 |
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