2022 Toyota RAV4 Steering Problems
NHTSA component category: STEERING · data through 09/08/2026
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
Share of the 144 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2022 Toyota RAV4 overview page.
What owners report
“It was a rainy day and I had come home to pick up someone, didnât turn my car off but had it in park. I…”NHTSA complaint 11699722 — filed 11/16/2025
“While getting gas the car was running and I got a warning that said engine stopped power steering low. I started the car and everything…”NHTSA complaint 11680679 — filed 08/14/2025
“After driving for approximately 30-minutes in the rain I pulled over and the automatic engine shutoff feature activated while I was waiting to pick somebody…”NHTSA complaint 11669416 — filed 06/26/2025
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Steering complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2022 Toyota RAV4 have steering problems?
Steering is the #4 most-reported problem area on the 2022 Toyota RAV4: 20 of 144 complaints on file (13.9%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2022 Toyota RAV4 have in total?
144 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 09/08/2026. Across all categories, 14 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, 12 reported injuries, and 2 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.
