Table 1 shows five common steering related problems of the 2009 Toyota Highlander. The number one most common problem is related to the steering (five problems). The second most common problem is related to the steering column (two problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Steering problems | |
| Steering Column problems | |
| Power Steering Failed problems | |
| Power Steering Fluid problems | |
| Steering Failed problems |
I keep my car very good in my life . Recently my limited Highlander 09 with 42. 000 miles start clunking noise when I make a slow turning right , left to parking lot and every where when I make a turn slowly it have a clunking sound. Read details...
A clunking or thumping noise comes from the lower steering column as you make a left or right hand turn. The thumping noise has been steadily increasing over the past weeks. Read details...
About eighty miles/two days prior to the failure, an intermittant whine/humming noise was heard in the vicinty of the driver side dash area while turning at slow speeds. I was told this was not unusual as the power steering is electrically assisted and the electric motor was likely making the noise. Read details...