Steering Column problems of the 2009 Toyota Highlander

Two problems related to steering column have been reported for the 2009 Toyota Highlander. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2009 Toyota Highlander based on all problems reported for the 2009 Highlander.

1 Steering Column problem

Failure Date: 09/05/2019

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.

2 Steering Column problem

Failure Date: 08/08/2019

Steering wheel is clicking very bad when making turns. Car shop checked everything out and decided it was coming from the steering column. Car was in a prior car accident in 2012 with no reported frame damage. Taking car to local Toyota dealership, as recommended from regular car shop.


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