Table 1 shows five common steering related problems of the 2012 Toyota RAV4. The number one most common problem is related to the steering (five problems). The second most common problem is related to the steering is tight (one problem).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Steering problems | |
| Steering Is Tight problems | |
| Power Steering Light On problems | |
| Power Steering Pump problems | |
| Steering Noise problems |
While at the end of a car wash with the car in neutral, the car accelerated by itself. It reached 60 mph for over a half mile, and was unresponsive to steering and brakes. The left front wheel was severely damaged. Fortunately, there were no accidents. Read details...
I drove vehicle in the morning, no indications of any steering problems. During my drive in the late afternoon, the power steering assist stopped working. I was stopped at a left turn lane and heard a faint "click" sound from below the steering wheel area at around knee level. Read details...
At first 3 warning lights were on where I was driving at speed around 10mph: check, 4wd, trac off. Then suddenly I could not turn the steering wheel easily, and I realized I was loosing control of the vehicle. I made a decision to move out of the busy road and turn into a small street. Read details...