2001 Toyota RAV4 Steering Problems

“I was traveling on a highway to work and it had been raining when I pressed my brakes to stop ( I barely pressed them) and my brakes locked and I couldn't stop. I tried to press a couple of times and even pumped them. I tried to get onto the shoulder and my steering locked. I was traveling 55 MPH before I tried stopping, and was never able to stop, and when I hit the car in front of me my airbags never deployed. My front end was smashed end and my vehicle was totaled. The lady I hit had just a dent in her bumper. I didn't have major injuries but I had some bruising and a knot on my knee. …”

“First my 2001 RAV4 started shifting really hard (the lower gears) and I could see the RPM going up high. After a day of having this problem my check engine light came on. The transmission fluid is at a good level and it's nice and pink.”

“I have had my vehicle to the dealership on these dates for the sa me repair feb.9.2001,march 12,march 26,april19 and sept 14 and instead of fixing it the noise is worse . It is so bad that I take nerve pills to drive this vehicle . I have taken my family doctor for a ride in the vehicle and he had worte in my file that he has heard itand it very anoying if I should take so many nerve pills that I should have a wreck I would hope that Toyota is ready for a law suit my attorney has also heard this . …”

“The contact owns a 2001 Toyota RAV4. While driving at 25 MPH and making a left turn the passenger's side tie rod failed. In an attempt to straighten the wheels the passenger side wheel collapsed outward. The vehicle was towed to a repair mechanic who advised that the passenger side tie rod threading was stripped and caused the failure.the weather was not a factor at the time of the incident. Updated 03/01/07.”

“Steering problems; while travling 45 MPH steering jerked to right side, and she could not get back in place. Contacted dealer, and dealer was not willing to do anything.”