| Issue ID | 1513474 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11151291 |
| Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | RAV4 |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 01/11/18 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | My 2007 rav4 is experiencing a clunking sound in the steering column when turning at low speeds and the steering feels suspect at times at highway speeds. A online search, revealed that this has been a common problem for some time with this model and year. Toyota diagnoses this as a problem with the intermediate steering column. Is the nhtsa aware of this problem and is it a safety concern? |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | JEFFERSON, MD |
| VIN pattern | JTMBD33VX75XXXXXX |
| 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 |
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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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