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2008 Toyota RAV4 Steering Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1388277
Internal NHTSA #	11002084
Manufacurer	Toyota Motor Corporation
Brand	TOYOTA
Model	RAV4
Model Year	2008
File date	06/09/16
Component	STEERING
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	I bought my toyota with 47316 miles, no warranty. At 49000 miles my power steering lite started intermittently coming on, at 60000 miles it comes on all the time . Took the vechile to local toyota, was told by one gentleman he has seen this recently. Couldn't fix it as they have no programs for the issue. Told me to call toyota, they may help me with this high price issue. Talk to two different employees at main number. I was told they wouldn't do anything since, i have not had toyota do my maintenance. I explained to them, i have not had it long. But i have years of previous owners toyota maintenance. Said it's not in my name, i can't control the steering wheel when the p/s light is on. Can take up to 16 true to get it off. Toyota reset it , code came right back. This car is not broke in . This is not right the cost we pay for this. Hope someone makes them make there issues right size
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	49000
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Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	WINCHESTER, VA
VIN pattern	JTMBK31V986XXXXXX
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
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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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What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2008 Toyota RAV4 Steering Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2008 Toyota RAV4 Steering Problems, Complaints and Defects

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What is Failure?

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