10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
3 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
41,009 miles

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problem #2

Aug 012006

RAV4 6-cyl

  • 500 miles
I complained about a clunking noise in the steering column during low speed turns. The dealer could not locate it and applied grease to the steering column stops, did not fix the problem. Of course this has been a constant problem almost from date of new purchase. The car is now out of warranty and there still is no fix for these clunking noises. I believe it is a poorly designed steering column and should be recalled by Toyota 2006 Rav4 sport 6cyl. AWD 41,500 mi.

- Pt Charlotte, FL, USA

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problem #1

Sep 012007

RAV4 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
I have a 2006 Rav4 6 cylinder. Within the last few months I have begun to notice the knocking/creaking noise when making turns at slow speeds. I have asked the dealer to look at it when it was in for service but of course they could not hear the problem. Have found many people with this dreaded "knocking" noise when turning and according to those people, the steering shaft needs replaced.

- Harrisburg, PA, USA

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