| Issue ID | 1721381 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11390835 |
| Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | RAV4 |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 27/01/21 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | At 65270 miles rav4 failed steering inspection which is mandated by nc. Parts replaced passed inspection but squealing continues gets worse after abut 15 minutes of city driving - metal to metal contact? 265 complaints something is wrong with the overall steering system squealing occurs at idle with brake depressed, release brake turn left or right squealing starts until engine shutdown. No vibrations felt steering wheel. Sunday in city driving - 15 minutes after start up. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 56270 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | WASHINGTON, NC |
| VIN pattern | JTMZK31V675XXXXXX |
| 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 | 0 |
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