2008 Toyota RAV4 steering problems

Filed Aug 31, 2023 · Engine, Steering · MA

I have a toyota rav4 2008 2.4 the motor is no leaking oil, no blue smoke but i put 4 quarts oil on 1.000 miles,the comsuption oil is too much and the steering wheel column have problem and that is danger .i see on Google the problem on this car toyota rav4 2008 2.4 is came with factory problem on pistons and rings I call bernardi toyota framingham,ma on 08/27/2022 and i talk a service guy the problem and he say the recall for my car expires on 2018 but i read on Internet recall nver expires if the company o factory Still on ,I did call to service on toyota weslleyle,ma on 08/29/2023 and the service guy toll me the same My phone number [XXX] .. [XXX] my name Thank you.very much for help me INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Mar 21, 2022 · Steering · CA

I was starting to back out of my driveway and my steering wheel made a loud clunking noise and became free floating. The plastic air vent fell on my right foot. I did not attempt to drive the car after this incident. I had it towed to Toyota Service. I was told that the steering bracket had come loose and that they had never seen anything like it before. I did some online research and found that this has happened many times with 2006, 2007 and 2008 Toyota RAV 4 vehicles. I believe there are even case numbers for some of them. It was determined to be a failed weld each time! If this had happened to me over the summer, when I was driving in the mountains it cold have caused a serious or even fatal accident. I don't understand why this hasn't been recalled?! This is very dangerous for the unsuspecting people driving RAV 4s! The repair estimate for this is over $5,000!

Filed Mar 8, 2022 · Steering · CO

The driveshaft welds that held the power steering motor to the vehicle frame failed. This caused steering wheel to be loose and unstable and the power steering motor to slam against the floor vent. It caused it to fall to the floor near the pedals where it could have obstructed the brake or accelerator pedal

Filed Dec 27, 2021 · Steering · CA

Making knockings/wobbling sound when steering wheel turning left or right while driving. Sound increases everyday with van driven. This problem started about 2 months ago. I reported this problem to Toyota Coustomer Service Last week. This is very serious issue as a safety of a Van. I have several problems with Van It is Lemon

Filed Sep 22, 2020 · Steering · 140,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota rav4. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel failed to remain centered. The contact stated that he had to manually correct the steering wheel to keep the vehicle driving straight. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic who informed him that the steering issue was normal vehicle operation. The contact had yet to notify a dealer or manufacturer about the failure. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was 140,000.

Filed Dec 6, 2019 · Steering · 170,000 miles · PR

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota rav4. While driving, a rocking noise was heard coming from the front side of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the rack and pinion needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 170,000.

Filed Sep 10, 2019 · Steering · 85,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota rav4. When the vehicle was started and while idling, an abnormal clicking noise was heard coming from the steering wheel. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but 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 it was diagnosed that the steering wheel and shaft needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and provided case number: 90906975. The contact was referred to the local dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 85,000. The VIN was invalid.

Filed Dec 7, 2018 · Steering · CO

When turning left there is a click or cluck sound. Only turning left not right have had the problem since purchased new in 2008. Now seating at 92k miles. Never in an accident

Filed Sep 6, 2018 · Steering · 105,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota rav4. While parking the vehicle, the steering column detached. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the welding failed on the vehicle. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and provided case number: 1801779, but no further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 105,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed May 25, 2018 · Steering · 118,527 miles · AZ

I am having a steerling noise issue when backing up or moving forward there's a loud clunk from the steering column area that I can feel in the wheel. I feel it in the wheel when driving down the freeway or uneven surfaces as well as when the vehicle is stopped and idling while turning the wheel to the locks. This vehicle was inspected my an ase certified master mechanic who found no issues with the rack and pinion system but diagnosed the issue as an intermediate steering shaft failure.