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2016 Toyota RAV4 Steering Problems

Steering complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2016 Toyota RAV4 has 10 NHTSA steering complaints and 0 steering-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2016 Toyota RAV4

Electrical
49
Brakes
33
Other
31
Lights
26
Airbags
18
Structure
12
Visibility
12
Powertrain
11
Steering
10
Speed Control
10
Engine
9
Latches & Locks
3

10

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 8, 2026

All Steering Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jul 13, 2024STEERING,SERVICE BRAKESOn July 13th I was driving at a slow speed and I was making a right turn and the steering wheel felt...
May 30, 2024STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMThe contact owns a 2016 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH and driving over a bump...
Jan 1, 2022STEERINGAt about 40,000 miles on the 2016 Toyota Rav4, the steering wheel response became sticky, in the sen...
Sep 1, 2021STEERINGSteering wheel lock Dealer suggest to replace the steering column , car only have 30 K miles ???
Feb 9, 2021STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHERWHILE DRIVING ON A LOCAL ROAD I STARTED TO LOSE ELECTRICAL POWER. AT FIRST I LOST POWER STEERING AND...
Dec 4, 2019STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINETHE WIRING HARNESS WAS CHEW COMPLETELY UP. THIS AFFECTED MY POWER BRAKES, ENGINE,STEERING SYSTEM, ET...
Jul 17, 2018STEERINGTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 TOYOTA RAV4. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH AND MAKING A LEFT TURN, ...
Apr 18, 2016STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLTOYOTA RAV4 LIMITED-AT ALL TIMES OF INCIDENCES THIS VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION. SAFETY ISSUE!!! 1. I P...
Mar 18, 2016STEERINGNOTICED THE BRANDNEW 2016 RAV4 XLE PULLS TO THE RIGHT STRONGLY AFTER 3 DAYS OWNING THE CAR WITH 200 ...
Feb 28, 2016STEERING,SUSPENSIONTHIS BRAND NEW 2016 RAVE LIMITED CONSTANTLY PULLS TO THE RIGHT WHILE MOVING.. HAD 2 ALIGNMENTS DONE,...

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