| Issue ID | 749728 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10294169 |
| Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | RAV4 |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 26/10/09 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I have an 07 toyota rav and recently had to take it to the dealer because of a clunking sound in the steering. Was told by the service rep that the intermediate steering rod is failing. The splines are hitting the bottom assembly. Was also told that this is not a safety issue and is safe to drive. Cost was $415. 70 for parts and 178. 00 for labor. The issue is not the cost but concern that something (intermediate steering rod) in my steering is failing (when will it fail completely) and according to service rep... This is not a safety issue. Perhaps he should be turning the wheel, listening to the "clunking sound of the failing spines" and then thinking, "this is not a safety issue!" |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 65225 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | COLOMA, MI |
| VIN pattern | JTMZK33V966XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | 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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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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