| Issue ID | 862606 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10405567 |
| Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | RAV4 |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 18/01/11 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | At any time during the life of the vehicle, the steering column can make an audible clunk when turning either left or right at low speeds. It gets progressively worse over time. The worry is that the steering joint could completely dislocate disabling control of the car. It is a well known problem documented in a tsb by the manufacturer. Typical repair costs can exceed $800. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 45000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | DOYLESTOWN, OH |
| VIN pattern | JTMBK31V475XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| 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 |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | AWD |
| Transmission type | |
| Vehicle speed | 10 |
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