| Issue ID | 732749 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10278527 |
| Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | RAV4 |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 17/07/09 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Noticed a "clunking" noise from the steering column. Had the vehicle at the dealership for oil change and asked that they look into this noise. Mechanic said that there was a problem with the steering shaft and the intermediate shaft and that they should be replaced. There is also the danger that the car would lose the ability to steer if the problem were to get any worse, a safety danger. Since the service was not covered under the vehicle warranty, i took it to my private mechanic for a second opinion. He agreed that the two parts should be changed. The repair was made on 7/24/09. I contacted toyota and was told that my vin number was not part of the service bulletin group. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 55744 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | MATTAWAN, MI |
| VIN pattern | JTMBK31V466XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | 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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