| Issue ID | 1239782 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10794473 |
| Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | RAV4 |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 01/08/13 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Thumping sound in sterring passeger side. Toyota dealer said rack and pinion must be replaced at 52,000 miles? Thumping sound is not always but is getting worse as car is in motion. Frankly seems like a defect. Feels very unsafe, should be recalled since it is weak point of all rav4 for years 2007-2008 |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 48000 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | SAN JUAN, PR |
| VIN pattern | JTMZD33V175XXXXXX |
| 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? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 50 |
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| Type of child seat code | |
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