| Issue ID | 1286158 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10871112 |
| Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | RAV4 |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 26/05/16 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | At 47,500 miles, steering started making a clunking noise when wheel turned all the way to one side or the other. Usually it occurred when turning the wheel back to center but not always. Tended t happen in a parking lot or when a sharp turn was required. Dealer repaired at a cost of almost $700. Car was unsafe to drive without repair. (cost of repair covered under extended service plan which was purchased when car was purchased.) this type of serious safety issue should not happen at under 50,000 miles or even ever. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 47500 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | DAVENPORT, FL |
| VIN pattern | JTMBF33V59DXXXXXX |
| 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 | 10 |
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