| Issue ID | 796557 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10336660 |
| Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | RAV4 |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 14/06/10 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | There is a clunking noise in the steering column at lower speeds, and in park when just turning the wheel. Also can feel the clicks by touching the steering shaft. If possibility of steering wheel separating it is a safety defect. Toyota know about the problem (tsbst001-08). Toyota refusing to admit defect. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 28500 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, OH |
| VIN pattern | JTMZD33V565XXXXXX |
| 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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| Vehicle speed | 10 |
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