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2017 Toyota RAV4 Steering Problems

Steering complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2017 Toyota RAV4 has 12 NHTSA steering complaints and 0 steering-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2017 Toyota RAV4

Electrical
98
Other
49
Brakes
27
Lights
27
Airbags
17
Engine
15
Powertrain
14
Steering
12
Structure
8
Speed Control
8
Visibility
8
Suspension
4
Wheels
4
Seats
3
Tires
3

12

Complaints

0

Recalls

1

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026

All Steering Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jun 5, 2025STEERING,POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHERWhile driving on or around 6/5/25, an active recall on my vehicle caused damage to my battery connec...
Nov 5, 2024STEERINGThe EPS system light came up creating a very dangerous driving situation, unable to turn the wheel. ...
Mar 23, 2024STEERING,SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHERI PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE USED IN JULY OF 2023. THERE HAD BEEN A PERSISTANT CLUNKING NOISE IN THE REA...
Aug 27, 2023STEERINGPOWER STEERING IS LOCKING UP, NOT WANTING TO TURN.
May 4, 2023STEERING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKESAs I drive about 70 MPH, the ABS and the brake lights come on and the car is momentarily out of cont...
Feb 26, 2023STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMCar will not start. Doesn't seem to be the battery. Got a jump start but same warning light illumi...
Sep 12, 2022STEERINGAlthough just aligned, steering consistently pulls to the right.
Apr 19, 2022STEERING,ENGINEThe driver owned a 2017 Toyota Rav4. The contact called on behalf of her son who was driving approxi...
Dec 27, 2021STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMThe contact owns a 2017 Toyota RAV4. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, ...
Feb 8, 2020STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINEWATER PUMP LEAK I BELIEVE STARTED AROUND 21,000 MILES.ALONG WITH THE REPLACEMENT OF FRONT BRAKE PADS...
Dec 12, 2017STEERING,SUSPENSION,WHEELSAIR PRESSURE SEEMS WRONG AND THE CAR SHAKES SOMETIMES WHILE DRIVING. I HIT POTHOLES ALL OVER THIS TO...
Jul 5, 2017STEERING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKESAS I WAS APPROACHING THE MAIL BOX AREA IN MY APARTMENT COMPLEX AT APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, I PUT MY FOO...

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