2007 Toyota RAV4 steering problems

Filed Jan 13, 2026 · Steering · TX

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Filed May 15, 2025 · Steering · 222,822 miles · GA

The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the steering wheel seized. The contact was able to regain control of the vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not yet diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 222,822.

Filed Oct 4, 2022 · Electrical, Steering · CA

while driving down the big bear mountain, the vehicle lost power steering i could not turn the wheel and hit the railing, thank god i didn't hit another car. The battery light was flashing steering locked up other dash lights came on. The mechanic could not give me any answers, Toyota says there is no recall on this and after reading other complaints about the 2007 Toyota RAV 4 i am shocked that the dealership has nothing to say and can not fix the problem, this is so dangerous and i am at a loss on how to fix the problem. who has to die for them to take this problem seriously!!!

Filed Jan 31, 2021 · Steering · 56,270 miles · NC

At 65270 miles rav4 failed steering inspection which is mandated by nc. Parts replaced passed inspection but squealing continues gets worse after abut 15 minutes of city driving - metal to metal contact? 265 complaints something is wrong with the overall steering system squealing occurs at idle with brake depressed, release brake turn left or right squealing starts until engine shutdown. No vibrations felt steering wheel. Sunday in city driving - 15 minutes after start up.

Filed Jul 16, 2020 · Engine, Steering · 150,000 miles · TX

Oil burning. Massive amounts of oil burning. A quart every 200 500 miles on average.

Filed Apr 29, 2020 · Steering · 141,000 miles · WA

Knock in the steering wheel when turning and have paid over $2,500.00 with the problem never getting fixed because everyone thinks it is something else and they are always wrong.

Filed Mar 28, 2020 · Engine, Steering · CA

For engine, it has excessive oil consumption. I need to add 1 qtr of oil after 1.5k miles drive. For steering, it makes cracking sounds when having turn the steering in a slow motion drive backing up from garage.

Filed Aug 21, 2019 · Steering · 149,000 miles · FL

Toyota 2007 rav4 steering makes a klunking / popping noise while driving, when turning either direction, while pulling out of driving. No sounds on freeway. Issues seems to be steering column.

Filed Aug 19, 2019 · Steering · 143,000 miles · FL

Defective steering assembly, makes a clunking sound when turning slowly. I found multiple complaints for the same problem and a serious accident resulted when the driver lost control of steering

Filed Dec 9, 2018 · Electrical, Steering · 110,000 miles · CA

I was traveling down arrow hwy in the rain when my electrical system failed. I lost power from both my alternator and battery intermittently. I was coasting down to an approaching intersection when I made the descision to turn right at the intersection. The steering was so hard that I nearing hit the center divide. My windshield wipers were barely working and many of my dash icons were coming on randomly. Through it all, my engine continued to run and I made to the next street that turned into condos that had parking spaces. I shut my engine off and tried a restart. The engine,of course,did not start. After being hauled to the nearest toyota dealer they diagnosed the problem as an alternator that shorted the battery. Having a little experience in this electrical area, I understand how this can happen but with proper design it could have been avoided. The battery was saved after recharging. Here is my point; I don't want any one that I know and love to go through what I had to. Those that drive this car should be made aware that this could happen with a car equipped with electrical steering. This problem could have been more severe if the engine would have stalled; which, by the way would have happened in a short time.