| Issue ID | 893525 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10436778 |
| Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | RAV4 |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 03/09/08 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I noticed a 'clunking sound' when i turn my steering wheel either direction on my toyota rav 4 2007 vehicle. This is toyota very well known issue and they have done nothing about it. If you want proof check below link that how many people have same problem. Please do something about this and reply to my email. Http://www. Aboutautomobile. Com/complaint/2007/toyota/rav4/steering http://www. Carcomplaints. Com/toyota/rav4/2007/steering/makes_noise_when_turning_the_steering_wheel. Shtml http://www. Topix. Com/forum/autos/toyota-rav4/ts93fja7ti04qeesv/p3 http://repairpal. Com/dealer-recommends-i-replace-the-intermediate-steering-shaft-in-25-year-old-rav4-291 http://www. Arfc. Org/complaints/2007/toyota/rav4/steering/problem. Aspx http://www. Devdaily. Com/blog/post/page-1/rav4-steering-noise-epidemic. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | WOODBRIDGE, NJ |
| VIN pattern | JTMBK32V275XXXXXX |
| 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 |
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