2017 Toyota RAV4: Pulls to one side
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2017 RAV4 report: pulls to one side. CarComplaints.com lists 8 owner complaints, average mileage 6,450 miles.
NHTSA has 13 owner complaints for the 2017 RAV4 in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11681378 (filed 08/18/2025): “While driving on or around 6/5/25, an active recall on my vehicle caused damage to my battery connections causing my vehicle to completely shut off while driving on an highway exit ramp. i almost lost complete control of the vehicle. thankfully, the vehicle tu…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11659619 (filed 05/07/2025): “The eps system light came up creating a very dangerous driving situation, unable to turn the wheel. car was taken to the dealer. replaced computer assy.. replaced negative terminal voltage sensor. dealer stated that problem was taken care off. problem persist…”
Likely causes
Sources do not establish a single root cause; diagnosis is needed. Owner-reported fixes are listed below.
Fix, in plain English
Most common owner-reported solutions on CarComplaints.com: steering column repair (1 reports). Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
DIY difficulty: Pro
Electric power steering faults typically need module diagnosis with a scan tool and calibration. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range: get a written quote after diagnosis.
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