| Issue ID | 834901 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10372426 |
| Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | RAV4 |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 16/01/07 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | My 2006 rav 4 has had a series of front end problems dating from jan 2007 to april 2009. It had been in the shop 9 times (warranty work) with numerous parts being replaced before toyota had their southern california rep come and look at it. They ended up replacing just about all of the front end component parts except the steering. That was the 10th time the car was in. Now after 21 months the sound is back and i can even feel vibration knock in the steering. This car was purchased new in july 2006. Mileage at the first sign of trouble was 4847. Mileage in april 2009 was 26737. Current mileage is 41800. I don't feel safe driving this car with the feeling that something is going to break while i'm making a sharp turn. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 26737 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | OXNARD, CA |
| VIN pattern | JTMBK33V366XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| 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 |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | 4WD |
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| Vehicle speed | 25 |
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