general problems of the 2007 Toyota Highlander

Five problems related to steering have been reported for the 2007 Toyota Highlander. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2007 Toyota Highlander based on all problems reported for the 2007 Highlander.

1 Steering problem

Failure Date: 05/29/2025

My vehicle about a year ago started to display the dash lights for the vsc, abs, and emergency brake however there was no indication from the feel of the brakes as they were applied, or any indication that something was wrong with the vehicle. I had my brakes replaced on my rear tires, and for a time the lights went off. In April of 2025, the lights came back on however this time there was a distinct feeling that the brakes weren't working. I had the calipers, pads, rotors, and a tube replaced, however the lights are still on, and the vehicle now violently shakes after reaching speeds of 45 mph (mirroring the complaints from the following site: [xxx] ). Toyota has refused to acknowledge this and put consumers out thousands of dollars. This is clearly something Toyota needs to honor. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

2 Steering problem

Failure Date: 12/22/2020

All motor mounts are rotted. While driving when take foot off the gas, the car sways and pulls. It happens at all speeds.

3 Steering problem

Failure Date: 03/12/2013

I was driving and without any warning the car shutdown down, the car controls would not respond. The car continued till it lost momentum stopped, there was no/or very little braking and steering assistance/control. ***I called Toyota and reported the problem, no assistance was provided*** the dashboard flashed lights, the vsc, awd and other lights came on. Fyi - the car has been regularly maintained. There are numerous controls on these similar issues, vsc awd ecu etc, but there seems to be no acknowledgement from Toyota.

4 Steering problem

Failure Date: 03/11/2013

During driving, abruptly without warning - the Highlander hybrid during driving, without warning, just went dead - car did not respond to driver control. The dashboard started flashing lights and the vsc check, awd check, skid light, brake lights came on. The car, and power steering stopped responding to control. Upon contacting the dealers, everyone has given us a different reason, some don't even make sense.

5 Steering problem

Failure Date: 02/13/2012

At 68,000 miles, my Toyota Highlander steering has become very loose. The steering wheel play is about two inches. Dealer tells me no recalls, but, after making hundreds of thousands of these units, one bad one is bound to occur. Unfortunately, I got the bad one. Dealer admits the vehicle has been very well taken care of. It is otherwise in excellent condition. I am 73 years old and drive very carefully. No accidents or abuse of the vehicle. No tickets or accidents in 55years. Why would a vehicle I have maintained well and taken care of suddenly develop a bad steering rack? especially since Toyota claims to have excellent reliability. I do not feel this vehicle is safe. It wonders allover the road.


Other Steering related problems of the 2007 Toyota Highlander

Steering problems
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Steering Column problems
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