| Issue ID | 808519 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10348843 |
| Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | RAV4 |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 15/06/10 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | To whom it may concern" my toyota 2007 rav4's steering wheel makes knocking, clunking noise when turning since june 2010 even though it still have very low mileage on it. Many rav4 owners have these problem and please make toyota do a recall on this steering wheel problem before it causes any serious problems. This problem requires a replacement of a intermediate steering shaft which could cost up to $900. Thank you for your time to this matter. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 37000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | BLAINE, MN |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| 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 | 5 |
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