| Issue ID | 1145997 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10670467 |
| Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | RAV4 |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 15/08/14 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | As soon as i back up out of the garage, there is a clunking noise as i turn the steering wheel. It is more pronounced when i turn the wheel, more so turning to the right. I took it into have it checked out and had 2 employees drive it. They both agreed it was coming from the steering column, possibly a bracket. When i turn it almost feels like the wheel doesn't want to go any further, makes this loud clunking sound then lets go. This has been happening for the last few months and the tightness in the turn has worsened. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 58500 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | CARSON CITY, NV |
| VIN pattern | JTMBK33V875XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| 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 |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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