2014 Toyota RAV4 steering problems
21 complaints about steering have been filed for the 2014 Toyota RAV4, which is 8% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 21 8% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 88,000 miles 14 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 3
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When steering problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 5 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 0 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 1 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 0 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 3 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 14 steering complaints that report mileage, the median is about 88,000 miles, and 43% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 3 fires.
What owners wrote
The contact owned a 2014 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated while making a right turn at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel was difficult to turn. During the failure, the instrument panel flashed approximately 4-5 times before going black. The contact stepped out to look under the hood and noticed a small fire. The police department was contacted and arrived and put out the fire. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed away and deemed a total loss. The contact was not injured.
On 10/19/2015 the electronic steering system warning panel activated, locking my steering column and preventing the start of the rav4. Towing company arrived, experienced/witnessed same event. Rav4 towed to dealership. 10/20 dealership stated "no repairs performed vehicle operating as designed." 10/20/2015 the customer representative stated "there was no electronic footprint in the memory card, indicating this event took place." no action by dealership. Reported to general manager and toyota co.
Other problems reported for the 2014 Toyota RAV4
- Electrical system 69 complaints
- Engine 31 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 20 complaints
- Body & structure 18 complaints
- Brakes 16 complaints