2010 Toyota RAV4 steering problems

Filed Nov 2, 2023 · Acceleration, Steering · VA

Steering becomes very hard to control with no slack and in the wheel and occasionally it feels like you hit ice and sliding when you change lanes, happens on dry paved road without warning. Also when using cruise control hitting button to slow down the headlights and dash lights fade out and then brighter when acceleration

Filed Aug 3, 2021 · Steering · CA

[XXX] Hi, My name is [XXX]i. I own a 2010 Toyota RAV4. Which I had bought from roseville Toyota dealership. On Sunday afternoon, I was driving back to my home from South Lake Tahoe. I drove for almost 40 miles and suddenly the steering got locked while I was driving the car. There was no prior indication of steering lock lights before I start the car. The steering got locked suddenly in a winding road. I called Geico roadside assistance and towed the car and it is with Thomsons Toyota, placerville, ca. The dealer told me that they found issue with alternator and battery. The reason I am reporting this issue is it should have steering lock light turned on before I start the car, so that it could avoid potential accident situation. Request you to please investigate in this. INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

Filed Aug 13, 2020 · Steering · 109,090 miles · DE

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota rav4. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel pulled to the right. There was an abnormal rattling noise detected. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to atlantic auto brokers llc (15428 s dupont hwy, harrington, de 19952, (302) 566-6322) where the vehicle was diagnosed and the contact was informed that the control arm needed to replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the contact was informed that the serpentine belt, brake pads, rotors, control arm, ball joint and air filter needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 109,090.

Filed Mar 5, 2019 · Steering · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota rav4. The contact stated that the steering wheel became stiff and difficult to turn. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN and failure mileage were not available.

Filed Jan 10, 2018 · Steering · CA

My car is toyota 2010 rv4 sport.this morning when I start engine, the symbols of "electric power steering system warning light , ABS, airbag, breaker , slip indicator warning light" on dashboard all lights on. That's never happen before. And when I was driving, the steering wheel become heavy. I was so shocked and go to a local auto service store, they check and told me this is electronic steering motor issue. They adjusted and wheel back to normal now, but they also mention they can not guarantee the same situation will be back or not. And they recommend me try to avoid drive on freeway ( but this is impossible if you live in california). I was told the same problem happen on toyota recall group but not including my car's make year.

Filed Jun 5, 2017 · Steering · 56,000 miles · GA

After a heavy down poor of rain I was on a secondary road with water laying on the road heading home in my 2010 rav4 . When the vehicle hydro planed off the road do to the anti traction being disable threw the brain of the vehicle because the charcoal canstered is bad .that what the toyota place told me the charcoal canister helps control emission not the way the vehicle performs toyota stated that's the only way they could get the consumer to replace it. To disable the traction,4wheeldrive,and crews control. I am a med. Retired vet I can not afford to pay over 1000.00 dollars for this part witch controls emission not the way the vehicle operates under adverse conditions.

Filed Jun 2, 2017 · Steering · 53,000 miles · ID

Stearing locked up. Eps fault light on the dash. Toyota case #171520470. June 1 2017 I was backing out of a parking spot at the store.

Filed Jan 23, 2017 · Steering, Transmission · 30,000 miles · IL · crash

We were pulling out of a paralllel parking spot on a residential street very slowly. Then suddenly the car unintendedly accelerated very fast and hit another parked car on the other side of the street. It seemed like the car took control on its own as we were pulling out very slowly.

Filed Oct 18, 2016 · Steering · 50,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota rav4. While driving 25 MPH in low speed, the steering wheel vibrated violently. The failure recurred numerous times. The dealer diagnosed that the ventilation fan cover caused the vibration. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000.

Filed May 4, 2015 · Steering · 60,000 miles · AK

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.