How many steering complaints does the 2010 Toyota RAV4 have?

NHTSA lists 18 steering complaints for the 2010 RAV4, which is 5% of the 400 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a steering recall for the 2010 Toyota RAV4?

No steering-specific recall is listed for the 2010 RAV4 in this data, though one sample complaint mentions a related rear suspension recall (tie rod nut inspection).

At what mileage do steering problems typically show up on the 2010 RAV4?

The median mileage at failure for steering complaints is 50,000 miles.

Did steering problems cause any crashes in the 2010 RAV4?

Yes, NHTSA data shows 3 crashes and 1 injury associated with steering complaints for this model year.

How does the 2010 RAV4's steering complaint rate compare to other years?

The 2010 RAV4's 18 steering complaints (5% share) are much lower than the 2006 and 2007 model years, which had 230 and 271 steering complaints (33% and 27% share) respectively.

2010 Toyota RAV4 Steering Problems

NHTSA lists 18 steering complaints for the 2010 Toyota RAV4, 5% of its 400 total complaints for the year. Three crashes and one injury were linked to steering, with a median failure mileage of 50,000. No steering recall is on file for this model year.

Steering complaints: 18; 5% of 400 complaints
All complaints this year: 400
Crashes reported: 3
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 50,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical steering symptoms owners report

Steering suddenly becomes very hard to turn while backing out of a parking spot or making a low-speed turn, sometimes with a power steering warning light.
Power steering intermittently fails and then resumes normal function after the vehicle is restarted.
Steering wheel seizes momentarily while turning left or right, forcing some owners to have the vehicle towed.
Clicking or clunking noises come from the steering intermediate shaft when parking, turning the wheel, or driving over bumps.
Steering wheel vibrates violently at low speed, in one case attributed by a dealer to a ventilation fan cover.
Electric power steering warning light illuminates along with ABS, airbag, and other dashboard warnings, accompanied by heavier steering effort.

When 2010 Toyota RAV4 steering complaints were filed

First complaint May 29, 2012, latest Nov 2, 2023.

18 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2012 to Nov 2023; peak Jun 2017 (2).

Steering recalls for the 2010 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

How many steering complaints does the 2010 Toyota RAV4 have?: NHTSA lists 18 steering complaints for the 2010 RAV4, which is 5% of the 400 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a steering recall for the 2010 Toyota RAV4?: No steering-specific recall is listed for the 2010 RAV4 in this data, though one sample complaint mentions a related rear suspension recall (tie rod nut inspection).
At what mileage do steering problems typically show up on the 2010 RAV4?: The median mileage at failure for steering complaints is 50,000 miles.
Did steering problems cause any crashes in the 2010 RAV4?: Yes, NHTSA data shows 3 crashes and 1 injury associated with steering complaints for this model year.
How does the 2010 RAV4's steering complaint rate compare to other years?: The 2010 RAV4's 18 steering complaints (5% share) are much lower than the 2006 and 2007 model years, which had 230 and 271 steering complaints (33% and 27% share) respectively.