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2007 Toyota RAV4 Steering Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	768888
Internal NHTSA #	10313055
Manufacurer	TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION
Brand	TOYOTA
Model	RAV4
Model Year	2007
File date	01/12/09
Component	STEERING
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	I have a 2007 toyota rav4 4wd v6 limited that had a defectively designed steering shaft. In early 2009, i began to notice a loud "clunk" when my vehicle turned slowly (fwd or back from a stop) or when i entered or exited my driveway. Quick research revealed others with this condition on 2006 and 2007 rav4s, it was likely a defective steering shaft.. Improperly engineered at the joint, and it was wearing/loosening. Toyota had apparently issued a t-sb-0318-08 to replace the shaft when owners complained. I took my rav4 in for service to check, and it was confirmed that the steering shaft needed to be replaced. However, my mileage exceeded the 36,000 mile warranty, and despite numerous diplomatic attempts on my part, toyota denied coverage on the basis of mileage, despite my argument of a safety defect. I argued that this loosening/defective steering shaft could break and cause a loss of steering control at highway speeds. I was ignored numerous times through regional and national toyota "customer service" channels. My local dealer was friendly, buy unable to convince toyota to help. I finally decided to have the steering column repaired at my expense, fearing for the safety of my steering, and toyota could not assure me that the steering was safe without the repair (they refused to comment). I told them i would be reporting this to the nhtsb, and they did not seem to care. I spent over $500 to replace a defectively designed steering shaft, and i hope others with this issue are reporting this to hold toyota accountable for potential safety defects.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	50000
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	OREGON, OH
VIN pattern	JTMBK31V276XXXXXX
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
Number of cylinders	6
Drive train type	4WD
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Vehicle speed	0
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A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
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Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
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Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2007 Toyota RAV4 Steering Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2007 Toyota RAV4 Steering Problems, Complaints and Defects

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