2015 Toyota RAV4 steering problems
47 complaints about steering have been filed for the 2015 Toyota RAV4, which is 12% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 47 12% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 34,000 miles 27 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 5 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 6 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When steering problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 9 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 5 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 1 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 4 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 3 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 27 steering complaints that report mileage, the median is about 34,000 miles, and 56% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 5 crashes, 1 fire, 6 injuries.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 toyota rav4. While merging into the right lane, the vehicle independently veered left and accelerated when the brake pedal was depressed. The driver drove off the road and the vehicle rolled twice down a short incline. Both the driver and passenger air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The driver and front passenger sustained bruises and scratches to their elbows. The rear passenger suffered a concussion, which required medical attention.
The contact owns a 2015 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated that the radio was inoperable. The contact stated that the gauges failed to properly operate. While driving 65 MPH, the vehicle lost power steering functionality. Additionally, the rearview camera image was reversed before becoming inoperable. The ABS, AWD, and engine warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, and an undisclosed fuse was replaced.
Other problems reported for the 2015 Toyota RAV4
- Electrical system 86 complaints
- Engine 37 complaints
- Brakes 31 complaints
- Body & structure 31 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 23 complaints
- Cruise control 21 complaints
- Air bags 16 complaints