| Issue ID | 1692262 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11360543 |
| Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | RAV4 |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 01/08/20 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota rav4. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel failed to remain centered. The contact stated that he had to manually correct the steering wheel to keep the vehicle driving straight. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic who informed him that the steering issue was normal vehicle operation. The contact had yet to notify a dealer or manufacturer about the failure. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was 140,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 140000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | NORTH PORT, FL |
| VIN pattern | JTMZD33V486XXXXXX |
| 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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