| Issue ID | 1407803 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11023598 |
| Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | RAV4 |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 29/08/17 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota rav4. While pulling out of the driveway, the steering wheel started to make a clicking sound and the check engine and esc warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the power steering assist motor needed replacement. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided case number: 1709132080. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 39,800. Updated 11/02/17*lj consumer stated the vsc light comes on and check engine. Now that the intermediate shaft does not work correct the cruise control does not work. Updated 7/17/18*jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 39800 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | PLANT CITY, FL |
| VIN pattern | JTMZD33V185XXXXXX |
| 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? | |
| No. of injured persons | |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
| Transmission type | |
| Vehicle speed | |
| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | LAKELAND TOYOTA |
| Dealer's telephone number | 863-686-3956 |
| Dealer's city | LAKELAND |
| Dealer's state code | FL |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 33815 |