| Issue ID | 827714 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10366210 |
| Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | RAV4 |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 06/11/10 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | At approximately 50,000 miles we noticed a clunking noise in the power steering. It got progressively worse. At 69,457 miles we took it to the dealer. He informed us the steering shaft would have to be replaced at $456. 00 with a wheel alignment. After asking about a possible steering defect i was told it was normal maintenance. Without a repair i am afraid i might loose my steering. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 69457 |
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| Source of the issue | PORTABLE SAFETY COMPLAINT FORM (PDF) |
| City and State | HOWELL, NJ |
| VIN pattern | JTMBD33V776XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
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| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
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