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2007 Toyota RAV4 Steering Electric Power Assist System Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	640317
Internal NHTSA #	10199673
Manufacurer	TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION
Brand	TOYOTA
Model	RAV4
Model Year	2007
File date	01/06/07
Component	STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Tlthe contact owns a 2007 toyota rav4. While driving 10 mph, the vehicle lost power steering without warning. The power steering did not return until the dealer replaced the steering column. The failure recurred while driving 45 mph. The failure mileage was 1,000 and current mileage was 4,600. The consumer stated the first time the steering malfunctioned, it reset itself, however the second time it happened the steering column was replaced. The third time, a computer component was replaced. The dealer was not able to determine what was causing the problem. Updated 09/18/07. jb
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	1000
Number of Occurences	3
Source of the issue	HOTLINE VOQ
City and State	MECHANICVILLE, NY
VIN pattern	JTMBD33V576XXXXXX
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	01/05/07
Was original owner?	Y
Anti-lock brakes	Y
Cruise control	Y
Number of cylinders	4
Drive train type	AWD
Transmission type	AUTO
Vehicle speed	10
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Dealer's name	NORTHWAY TOYOTA
Dealer's telephone number	518-783-1951
Dealer's city	LATHAM
Dealer's state code	NY
Dealer's ZIP code	12110

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2007 Toyota RAV4 Steering Electric Power Assist System Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2007 Toyota RAV4 Steering Electric Power Assist System Problems, Complaints and Defects

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