| Issue ID | 1023973 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10553005 |
| Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | RAV4 |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 05/06/13 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | There is a loud clunking noise accompanied by a tug at the steering wheel when making turns either left or right. Most notable at slower speeds. This noise started this summer at around 32000 miles and is becoming progressively worse. I am concerned about the safety of the steering. Car currently has 36000 miles. From reading comments on line this appears to be a very common problem with the 2007 rav 4. Is toyota going to recall for this problem? They most certainly should! |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 32000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | CARMEL, IN |
| VIN pattern | JTMBK32V675XXXXXX |
| 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 | 15 |
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