Toyota RAV4 owners have reported 879 steering related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 23 most common steering problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's steering (510 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's steering noise (137 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
While getting gas the car was running and I got a warning that said engine stopped power steering low. I started the car and everything was fine and was able to drive with no issues and haven't seen the warning. Read details...
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. Read details...
The contact owns a 2013 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated that the steering wheel intermittently stiffened while driving straight and while making left and right turns. No warning lights were illuminated. Read details...
The contact owns a 2009 Toyota Rav4. When the contact turned the steering wheel to the left or right, the steering wheel emitted a loud thumping noise and felt loose. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the steering column shaft failed and needed to be Read details...
The contact owns a 2009 Toyota rav 4. The contact stated while driving at 65 mph, the vehicle started to make popping noises and started to spin out of control. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the rear lower arm tie rod had fractured. Read details...