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2008 Toyota RAV4 Steering Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	947471
Internal NHTSA #	10481415
Manufacurer	TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION
Brand	TOYOTA
Model	RAV4
Model Year	2008
File date	01/07/08
Component	STEERING
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	I have experienced a clunking noise when turning the steering wheel at low or no speeds for much of the time i have owned the car. It was reported and checked while under warranty. The dealer made an adjustment but did not record it in their service records. Now, at 42,159 miles, the noises have become more frequent and i can feel it while turning the wheel. Today, the dealer found a technical service bulletin for intermediate shaft noise and are recommending replacement of the shaft. Checking the web i have found that there have been many complaints on this with 2006 - 2008 rav4's including numerous reports to the nhtsa. It is a known safety issue. I contacted toyota today and was told there is no recall on the vehicle for it and the car is out of warranty. I will have to pay the cost for the shaft replacement. Since this is a known safety problem, i feel there should be a recall on it and toyota should take care of the repairs at no cost.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	9934
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	ITHACA, NY
VIN pattern	JTMBK33V185XXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
Was medical attention required?
Was part original equipment?
No. of injured persons	0
No. of fatalities	0
Date of purchase	07/08/26
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
Number of cylinders	6
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Vehicle speed	5
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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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