NHTSA Complaint #11499318 — 2018 TOYOTA RAV4

STEERING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11499318
Vehicle	2018 TOYOTA RAV4
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	December 20, 2022
Date Filed	December 29, 2022
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MN

Consumer Description

Power steering failed in April 2022, fixed by dealer in May 2022. Failed again in December 2022. Electric power steering system was replaced, contacting dealer today to have system checked. Very dangerous when steering goes out. It’s like manual steering from the old days.

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