2023 Toyota RAV4 Steering Problems
NHTSA component category: STEERING · data through 11/01/2026
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 164 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2023 Toyota RAV4 overview page.
What owners report
“I was driving down [XXX] The car was moving along fine then when I pushed the gas it would jerk back and shake. I pulled…”NHTSA complaint 11659981 — filed 05/09/2025
“Itâs pouring rain and my engine stopped and a message popped up saying âengine stopped power steering lowâ”NHTSA complaint 11658607 — filed 05/02/2025
“My engine shut off (would not turn back on!) and displayed message: âEngine Stopped. Steering Power Lowâ. I brought it to the dealership the next…”NHTSA complaint 11657204 — filed 04/28/2025
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Steering complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2023 Toyota RAV4 have steering problems?
Steering is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2023 Toyota RAV4: 27 of 164 complaints on file (16.5%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2023 Toyota RAV4 have in total?
164 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 11/01/2026. Across all categories, 19 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, 15 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.
