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2006 Toyota RAV4 Steering Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	940507
Internal NHTSA #	10475073
Manufacurer	TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION
Brand	TOYOTA
Model	RAV4
Model Year	2006
File date	01/03/07
Component	STEERING
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Early on in ownership of the vehicle a light 'clunking' noise could be heard while turning the vehicle. Noise progressively became worse. I repeatedly reported the incident twice to the dealership - toyota lake city, seattle, wa, prior to expiration of vehicle warranty. Every time i was advised the dealership staff was "unable to duplicate the issue". Currently, the noise is extremely loud, and there's a 'popping' feel in the steering column/steering wheel, coupled with a loud clunk. I'm concerned for my, and my family's safety, however i don't have $800. 00 to repair an item which shouldn't be having issues. Note: i have a 2010 toyota rav4 vin#[xxx], which is beginning to experience the same issue as 2006 toyota rav4. I have researched this issue and toyota is fully aware of the issue via tsb# st001-08. Toyota has developed a "new" steering shaft which remedies the issue. This should be a recall, for it impacts a large majority of the rav4 owners - another toyota issue which they know about, but try to hide! Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	11500
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	THIBODAUX, LA
VIN pattern	JTMBK33VX65XXXXXX
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?
No. of injured persons	0
No. of fatalities	0
Date of purchase	07/08/26
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
Number of cylinders	6
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Vehicle speed	5
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What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2006 Toyota RAV4 Steering Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2006 Toyota RAV4 Steering Problems, Complaints and Defects

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