| Issue ID | 768323 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10312631 |
| Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | RAV4 |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 03/03/07 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Clicking noise in steering shaft. I had mentioned this to the dealer in numerous occasion the month after my warranty wore out they mentioned yes there is a problem and several vehicles have been brought in for this problem its called the steering shaft which makes a clicking noise and sometimes becomes stuck. The dealer headquarter toyota (horrible servicer) failed to take responsibility and i contacted the toyota and they said they would not cover the part even though there is recalls in japan for this same situation. I am not able to cover this expensive part and so im waiting to see if the recalls comes to the us before there is an accident. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 3 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | HIALEAH , FM |
| VIN pattern | JTMZD32V576XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| 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 | 10 |
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