Steering Related Problems of the 2017 Toyota RAV4

Table 1 shows two common steering related problems of the 2017 Toyota RAV4. The number one most common problem is related to the steering (eleven problems). The second most common problem is related to the power steering pump (one problem).

Table 1. Steering related problems of Toyota RAV4

Problem Category Number of Problems
Steering problems
11
Power Steering Pump problems
1

Recently reported Steering problems of the 2017 Toyota RAV4

The Steering problem

While driving on or around 6/5/25, an active recall on my vehicle caused damage to my battery connections causing my vehicle to completely shut off while driving on an highway exit ramp. I almost lost complete control of the vehicle.   Read details...

The Power Steering Pump problem

Water pump leak I believe started around 21,000 miles. Along with the replacement of front brake pads I complained of right front side of car with squealing noise possible drive belt or dirty rotor. At one point both front rotors slightly warm to touch after 45 min city drive home, another time   Read details...


Steering related problems in other Toyota RAV4 model year vehicles:



RAV4 Service Bulletins
RAV4 Safety Recalls
RAV4 Defect Investigations