Table 1 shows 14 common steering related problems of the 2004 Toyota Highlander. The number one most common problem is related to the steering (16 problems). The second most common problem is related to the steering column (four problems).
While traveling through a highway construction zone my car suddenly became hard to steer, and my speed became greater, tried to (break) decelerate the car began sliding out of control-plowing into the road construction barriers part lodged in front passenger windshield. Read details...
Highlander recently received 30k service at Toyota dealer. Car mileage was approximately 29k. The service advisor reported that the intermediate shaft in the steering column was making a clunk type sound and should be replaced. He believed Highlanders and tacoma's had been having a problem. Read details...
2004 Toyota Highlander limited steering system looseness, clunking. The steering system exhibits excessive freeplay and clunking. A defective part was replaced under warranty but needs to be replaced again. The vehicle has less than 30,000 miles on it. Read details...