2015 Toyota RAV4 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 47about this part
- Share
- 15%of 305 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 34,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 47 complaints about the steering of the 2015 Toyota RAV4, 15% of the 305 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 34,000 miles. 5 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving on city streets and making a turn at approximately 20-25 MPH, the vehicle's electric power steering cut out without any warning. The steering became extremely heavy with no assist. The red steering wheel icon lite up. This is the second time that this incident has occurred and luckily I did not have my family in the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #11322348, filed 2020-04, 14,733 miles“I was exiting a highway on a curve (est. 40mph) when my power steering failed instantly jerking the steering wheel to the right creating a safety hazard. At the same time all of my dashboard lights flashed on and off. I have a Toyota RAV4 2015. There have been a recall for this description but not on my VIN.”
NHTSA complaint #11330901, filed 2020-06, 91,000 miles“The steering mechanism on this vehicle has frozen twice. The dealer could not replicate so sent on our way despite the fact that there are recalls on this model Toyota. The steering wheel locked on I-20 and on 5th street bridge. Turning vehicle off and restarting ignition temporarily resolves issue. Both times occurred on relatively straight roads. I believe there is a defect in electronic steering system”
NHTSA complaint #10984483, filed 2017-05, 14,000 miles“I went to start my car and the electric power steering warning light was on and the car would not start. Towed to shop and they can find nothing wrong and it starts right up. Concerned the power steering will go out while I am driving.”
NHTSA complaint #11361664, filed 2020-09, 123,521 miles“The car wants to pull to the right when accelerating or,just releasing the brake to coast.Toyota dealer and Toyota said it is normal.I never had a front wheel drive car do this.I believe this is a safety issue,because it does not happel all the time.the front end is aligned correctly.”
NHTSA complaint #10864461, filed 2016-05, 500 milesRelated recalls
- 15V144000Mar 13, 2015Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2015 Camry, Camry Hybrid, Highlander, and Highlander Hybrid, and 2014-2015…Covers: Toyota RAV4 2014–2015, Camry 2015, Highlander 2015
Related service bulletins
- 10182983Oct 12, 2020TT: Some customers may encounter Bluetooth® connectivity concerns such as: ?Difficulty to pair the phone. ?Intermittent Bluetooth® failure to connect to the vehicle when first…
- 10168537Oct 21, 2019TT: Some customers may encounter Bluetooth® connectivity concerns such as: ? Difficulty to pair the phone. ? Intermittent Bluetooth® failure to connect to the vehicle when first…
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | 5% |
| 2024 | 27 | 15% |
| 2023 | 27 | 16% |
| 2022 | 20 | 13% |
| 2021 | 21 | 5% |
| 2020 | 28 | 4% |
| 2019 | 33 | 4% |
| 2018 | 12 | 4% |
| 2017 | 12 | 4% |
| 2016 | 10 | 4% |
| 2015 | 47 | 15% |
| 2014 | 21 | 11% |
| 2013 | 11 | 4% |
| 2012 | 9 | 3% |
| 2011 | 15 | 5% |
| 2010 | 18 | 5% |
| 2009 | 26 | 8% |
| 2008 | 73 | 13% |
| 2007 | 271 | 27% |
| 2006 | 230 | 33% |
| 2005 | 9 | 6% |
| 2004 | 2 | 1% |
| 2003 | 3 | 1% |
| 2002 | 8 | 2% |
| 2001 | 6 | 2% |
| 1999 | 1 | 2% |
| 1998 | 2 | 3% |
| 1997 | 1 | 2% |
| 1996 | 2 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2015 Toyota RAV4
85 complaintsOther or unknown
61 complaintsEngine
37 complaintsBrakes
31 complaintsBody and structure
31 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
25 complaintsVehicle speed control
21 complaintsAir bags
15 complaintsFuel system
13 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 complaintsExterior lighting
6 complaintsSeat belts
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2015 Toyota RAV4
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology