| Issue ID | 1036868 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10562346 |
| Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | RAV4 |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 15/10/13 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | In october i noticed a clunk in the steering column. This is most noticeable at slow speeds when turning left or right. After researching the internet, it seems to be a common problem with toyota vehicles in the steering shaft. I recently had to have the steering shaft replaced on my 2008 tacoma, vin. No.: [xxx], with only 37000 miles, and reported this to toyota customer rep., they said they would give me a $350 credit at a toyota dealership for future work, however, the replacement was considerably higher. I fear now that my rav 4 is going the same route. I feel toyota should be required to have a recall on this problem because it could be a safety issue. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6). |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 58760 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | MARCELLUS, NY |
| VIN pattern | JTMBK31V875XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| 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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