2014 Toyota RAV4 Steering Problems

NHTSA component category: STEERING · data through 09/08/2026

21Steering complaints

10.7%Of all 197 complaints

#4Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How steering ranks on this vehicle

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM66 · 33.5%

Unspecified / other45 · 22.8%

ENGINE31 · 15.7%

STEERING21 · 10.7%

POWER TRAIN20 · 10.2%

Share of the 197 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2014 Toyota RAV4 overview page.

What owners report

“The first thing that happened was while driving in the day my dash board lights shut off and back on three different times with in…”NHTSA complaint 11430946 — filed 08/29/2021

“The contact owns a 2014 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated while driving 20 MPH, the power steering assist message displayed, and the steering wheel became…”NHTSA complaint 11429690 — filed 08/19/2021

“AT THE FIRST TIME, I DROVE THIS CAR TO PICK MY DAUGHTER UP FROM HER SCHOOL. WHEN I WAITED FOR MY DAUGHTER,I WASN'T TURN OFF…”NHTSA complaint 10853928 — filed 04/06/2016

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Steering complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2014 Toyota RAV4 have steering problems?

Steering is the #4 most-reported problem area on the 2014 Toyota RAV4: 21 of 197 complaints on file (10.7%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2014 Toyota RAV4 have in total?

197 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 09/08/2026. Across all categories, 20 involved a crash, 25 involved a fire, 22 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's steering category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the STEERING category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 09/08/2026.