| Issue ID | 1353647 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10949259 |
| Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | RAV4 |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 01/02/17 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | When turning the steering wheel a loud banging noise comes from the steering column. It feels very unsafe and scarey to drive. Was told it is the steering and that toyota is very aware of the issue with this year car, however since nobody has died yet it is not being recalled. The steering is sometimes unreliable and i never know if it will steer where i want it to or not. I am affraid to drive it, toyota tells me its safe. I am not willing to be the first one to die because of toyota greed to not recall and fix this huge safety issue. When car is in motion at low and high speeds turning any degree either way |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 85000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | VANCOUVER, WA |
| VIN pattern | JTMBK32V385XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| 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 |
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| Vehicle speed | 5 |
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