Steering Noise Problems of Toyota RAV4 - part 1

I am hearing clicking noise from steering wheel when I make turns at low speed, specially while I am applying brake (and turning steering wheel). The noise sounds like something is touching inside the steering! but it is not constant. Maybe electric motor or a component in steering wheel.

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Tl-the contact owns a 2008 Toyota rav 4 . While starting /and idling the vehicle there was a abnormal clicking noise in the steering wheel. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated they were unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was taken to Toyota of melbourne 24 n. Harbor city boulevard, melbourne, FL 32935 (321) 426-9420 where diagnosed that the steering wheel and shaft needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted who provided case 90906975 and was referred to local dealer the failure mileage was approximately 85,000. Ap.

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Takata recall when turning the vehicle left or right, there is noise coming from the steering column.

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When turning the steering wheel a loud banging noise comes from the steering column. It feels very unsafe and scarey to drive. Was told it is the steering and that Toyota is very aware of the issue with this year car, however since nobody has died yet it is not being recalled. The steering is sometimes unreliable and I never know if it will steer where I want it to or not. I am affraid to drive it, Toyota tells me its safe. I am not willing to be the first one to die because of Toyota greed to not recall and fix this huge safety issue. When car is in motion at low and high speeds turning any degree either way.

Clunking noise when turning steering wheel on very low speed or on car that in not moving. It was discovered during state inspection [car was in garage and was not moving]. Car has just above 30,000 miles, mostly city driving, regularly, but short distance commute.

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The intermediate steering shaft is making clunk noise when turning the steering at low speeds. This is a safety issue that needs to be addressed. I am feared to drive this vehicle and the steering is dangerous.

I hear a clunk, pop, or knock-type noise when turning the steering wheel left or right. Toyota was acutely aware of this issue (please see attached technical service bulletin st001-08) and had to redesign the intermediate shaft. Unfortunately, Toyota has not taken the steps to recall all effected vehicles and replace this defective part. I urge the NHTSA to take immediate steps to force Toyota to issue a recall and make the necessary repairs as this issue has been witnessed in a large proportion of the 06-07 Toyota Rav4 vehicles.

Steering column clunking noise when turning the wheel. On-going issue since December 2015.

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Hear clunk type noise when turn in the steering wheel left or right.

Clunking noise coming from the steering column when make left or right turns at low and high speeds. Dealership inspected my car, even test drove with one of the mechanics, and they claim they can't find anything after several appointments and inspections. Finally, they said it's something with my steering and have yet to fully diagnose and fix the problem. A quick google search and you'll find many people with the same problem and little help from the dealership.

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Clunking noise when turning the steering wheel.

Steering intermediate shaft clicking noise when in park turning steering wheel left and right. Going over bumps at a slight turning of wheel will also make clunking noise from steering shaft. Reversing car will also make clunking noise.

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I have had an on going issue with my 2006 rav 4 and a "clunking" noise while steering. We had this repaired once when we purchased the car in 2006. But the exact same feel and noise has returned. The steering wheel clicks when you turn left or right, and you can feel the "clicking" in the steering wheel and with your feet in the car. After doing basic research online, it seems that this specific model of rav 4 has not only had many recalls, but this steering issue is widespread. Thanks!.

Clunking noise from steering shaft that is both audible and felt through steering wheel. Occurs turning both left and right, going forward or reverse, but not when driving straight.

As soon as I back up out of the garage, there is a clunking noise as I turn the steering wheel. It is more pronounced when I turn the wheel, more so turning to the right. I took it into have it checked out and had 2 employees drive it. They both agreed it was coming from the steering column, possibly a bracket. When I turn it almost feels like the wheel doesn't want to go any further, makes this loud clunking sound then lets go. This has been happening for the last few months and the tightness in the turn has worsened.

Steering intermediate shaft clunk ,when I turn steering making noise. I talk to a mecanic he says need to replace steering. It is so expensive ,my income is not allowed to do this. Please give me advice pailytjames@gmail. Com.

I hear a clunk, pop or knock-type noise when turning the steering wheel. Toyota is aware of this (tech service bulletin st001-08). Toyota redesigned the intermediate shaft. However, Toyota has not taken the steps to issue recall to replace this defective part.

Noticed knocking/clunking noise from steering at low speed as described in t-sb-0318-08 ¿steering intermediate shaft noise� dated October 20, 2008. Took the car to a Toyota dealer to replace the steering intermediate shafts as detailed by the t-sb. Upon further inspection the technician reported that both the intermediate shaft and the steering rack have play in them and recommended that they both be replaced. The service advisor stated that this will become a safety issue if not repaired and can lead to loss of steering. The estimate for the repair was $2700 since the extended warranty has expired two month prior to taking the vehicle in. Given that there is a safety concern, I opted to have the recommended service done and paid $2731. 77 for the repair. A quick internet search shows that this is a common issue with the Toyota rav for model years 2006 - 2008. Given that this is a safety issue and that some drivers might not associate the noise with a serious issue, Toyota motors should: 1. Instate a recall to inspect all parts related to the steering mechanism in effected models. 2. Replace all effected parts at no cost to the owner 3. Reimburse diligent owners who noticed the issue, reported it to the dealers and paid to have the repair done. Best regards.

Audible clunk sound in the steering when turning the steering wheel. The driver can also feel a knock through the steering wheel. I am worried that this is a safety issue. This appears to be a common issue for this model and year (e. G. , about 40 complaints of this kind have been filed for 2007 Rav4s on carcomplaints. Com). It appears to be related to the intermediate steering shaft; Toyota has for example issued TSB 0318 08 to address this problem. According to our Toyota dealership, it is due to a shaft tolerance that is too loose; the clunk sound would only be an annoyance, but not a safety concern. Given that the steering is critical for control and safe operations of the car, I feel that any noise in the steering might indicate a serious problem that needs to be addressed. We bought the car used with 107874 miles (from the first owner) on 05/09/2014, and noticed the problem immediately during the first weeks of use. We believe the condition had already existed before we purchased the car, but we have no information at which mileage the previous owner started to notice it.

Clunking noises when turning steering wheel either sitting stationary or moving.

Vehicle makes noise when the steering wheel is turn. Diagnosed with rack & pinion problems by the Toyota dealer at 20, 070 miles.

Experiencing a "clunking" or "thumping" noise coming from the steering column or steering assembly when turning the steering wheel to make a left or right turn. From my check of this problem on various websites/customer forums, this seems to be a very frequent problem with the Toyota Rav4.

The contact owns a 2007 Toyota rav 4. The contact stated while driving she heard a loud noise in the steering wheel. The vehicle was taken to the dealership and the technician stated the intermediate steering column needed to be replaced. No repairs were made to the vehicle. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The mileage at the time of the failure was 52,730 and the current mileage was 54,134.

Obvious clunking noise in steering, especially in turns. I found out thru routine maint. At a Toyota dealer that there is a problem with steering linkage. I went out online and see they have a service bulletin on how to fix this, but also I read numerous other owners have the same problem. I feel this is a safety issue and should be addressed as a recall. Owners should not be saddled with the costs, when it is a definite design flaw. Please address, thank you.

Heard a clunk-type noise when turning the steering wheel left or right. Was told this was a steering shaft noise (steering intermediate shaft noise t-sb-0318-08). Called dealer to see if this was under warranty and found out it was not. Asked if problem under a recall and also found out it wasn't. Asked dealer if it was safe to drive car as is since not under a recall and dealer said they could not make a comment on safety concerning this problem. ------I feel anything linked to steering is a safety issue and Toyota should initiate a recall over this problem.

I have had a clunking noise in my front end since I purchased the vehicle when making turns. They could never hear it till now and now they are saying it is a performance and safety issue and will cost $748. 74 to fix!!! noise in the steering shaft. If this is a safety issue it should be a recall and no-charge.

Steering clunking noise and looseness.

The contact owns a 2006 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated that while having routine maintenance performed on the vehicle, he was advised that there was an intermediate and abnormal noise in the steering shaft. As a result, part of the steering system would need to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 70,635 and the current mileage was 74,000. . . . Updated 11-12-13 updated 11/18/2013.

I notice a clunking noise when I would turn the wheels to the right and left going at a low speed. I looked on google search about clunking noise in steering . There was a lot of Toyota rav 4 owners had the same problem. I took my car to my Toyota dealer he said it was a common problem with rav 4's . I called Toyota complaint line and they told men a service bulletin was out on the problem but I was out of warranty and they would not help me. I know from being an auto mechanic that when you have loose play in the steering that it will develop into a danger driving my car. Please require Toyota to have a safety recall on the steering . Thank you lawrence prevatte.

I've been hearing clicking noise when I turn the steering wheel to either sides. Not always present but it is a safety concern for me.

I hear a clunk. Pop or knock-type noise when turning the steering wheel left or right. According to Toyota service bulletin t-sb-0318-08, a new intermediate shaft has been developed to address this condition, that is to remove and replace both steering and intermediate shafts (no. 1 and no. 2. ). The TSB expressly states that the repair is covered only under the 3 year/ 36k milestoyota comprehensive warranty. Many owners of the rav of this era have experienced this problem, and it often occurs when the vehicle is out of warranty. Many owners have had to pay several hundred dollars to have it fixed. Also, many owners have reported the sound getting worse over time if not fixed. ( this information is frequently stated in forums and blogs about this era rav 4). I believe this is a safety issue that will, at some point, result in negative steering effects, if not loss of steering. As such, Toyota should be forced to initiate a recall campaign to fix this TSB problem under extended warranty.

My car began to make a clunking noise at the steering wheel every time I would turn it in any direction at any speed. I was worried about the safety of the car so I called Toyota and scheduled for my car to be inspected. I was told I had 3 recalls on my car. After all the repairs where made the dealership told me that the only concern they still had was the clunking noise in the steering wheel. They told me that I needed to replace the accessory shaft. I was also told that I would have to pay out of pocket. I had no choice but to decline the repair due to the cost. I decided to do research of my own and have found many other Toyota rav 4 owners that have experienced the same issue with their vehicles. All have the same complaints and feel the same frustrations as I do. This problem should be looked at. This could possibly be a defect in their design at the expensive of the car owner.

The contact owns a 2009 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated that there was an abnormal noise heard from the steering wheel when turning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection and they stated that the steering shaft needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 90,000.

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Noise in steering column - Toyota service inspected same - suggested steering shaft needed to be replaced mileage on car 59200.

There is a clunking noise when the steering wheel is turned to the left or right.