| Issue ID | 1469862 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11098033 |
| Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | RAV4 |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 25/05/18 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I am having a steerling noise issue when backing up or moving forward there's a loud clunk from the steering column area that i can feel in the wheel. I feel it in the wheel when driving down the freeway or uneven surfaces as well as when the vehicle is stopped and idling while turning the wheel to the locks. This vehicle was inspected my an ase certified master mechanic who found no issues with the rack and pinion system but diagnosed the issue as an intermediate steering shaft failure. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 118527 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | PHOENIX, AZ |
| VIN pattern | JTMBK31V385XXXXXX |
| 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 | 65 |
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