Four problems related to steering noise have been reported for the 2011 Toyota Highlander. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2011 Toyota Highlander based on all problems reported for the 2011 Highlander.
Intermediate steering shafts clunk noise. Frequently while driving.
Popping noise in steering wheel when turning left or right at slow speeds.
Tl the contact owns a 2011 Toyota Highlander. While driving unknown speeds, there was an abnormal knocking and popping noise when turning the steering wheel left and right. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact called the local dealer (five star Toyota of milledgeville, 2816 n columbia st, milledgeville, GA 31061, (478) 387-2112) and was informed to schedule a service appointment. The contact stated that the failure was similar to NHTSA action number: pe18005 (steering). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 156,000.
Tl the contact owns a 2011 Toyota Highlander. While driving at low speeds or going over a bump in the road, there was an abnormal noise coming from the steering wheel. The vehicle was taken to steve landers Toyota (10825 colonel glenn rd, little rock, ar 72204, (501) 568-5800) where it was diagnosed that the intermediate shaft in the steering column needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 102,396.