Does the 2007 Toyota RAV4 have steering problems?

NHTSA has 271 owner complaints about the steering in the 2007 Toyota RAV4, 27% of all complaints for this model year, including 5 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 46,376 miles.

Which Toyota RAV4 year has the most steering complaints?

The 2007 Toyota RAV4 has the most steering complaints (271), compared with 271 for the 2007.

Is there a steering recall for the 2007 Toyota RAV4?

No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2007 Toyota RAV4 is classified under steering. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

2007 Toyota RAV4 Steering Problems

NHTSA has 271 owner complaints about steering problems in the 2007 Toyota RAV4, 27% of all 1,004 complaints for this model year. That is the highest steering complaint count among 21 RAV4 model years. These complaints report 5 crashes, 1 fire, and 1 injury. Median mileage at failure: 46,376 miles.

Steering complaints: 271; 27% of 1,004
Crashes reported: 5
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 46,376 mi
Related recalls: 0

When 2007 Toyota RAV4 steering complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 15, 2007, latest Jan 13, 2026.

271 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2007 Q3 to 2026 Q1; peak 2010 Q4 (21).

Steering recalls for the 2007 Toyota RAV4

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Steering complaints by RAV4 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

20059 (6%)
2006230 (33%)
2007271 (27%)
200873 (13%)
200926 (8%)
201018 (5%)
201115 (5%)
20129 (3%)
201311 (4%)
201421 (11%)
201546 (15%)
201610 (4%)
201712 (4%)
201811 (3%)
201932 (4%)
202027 (4%)
202121 (5%)
202220 (14%)
202326 (17%)
202427 (16%)
20255 (6%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2007 Toyota RAV4 have steering problems?: NHTSA has 271 owner complaints about the steering in the 2007 Toyota RAV4, 27% of all complaints for this model year, including 5 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 46,376 miles.
Which Toyota RAV4 year has the most steering complaints?: The 2007 Toyota RAV4 has the most steering complaints (271), compared with 271 for the 2007.
Is there a steering recall for the 2007 Toyota RAV4?: No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2007 Toyota RAV4 is classified under steering. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.