Three problems related to steering column have been reported for the 2012 Toyota Highlander. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2012 Toyota Highlander based on all problems reported for the 2012 Highlander.
Tl-the contact owns a 2012 Toyota Highlander. The contact stated that there were issues with the steering. The issue had been fixed at the dealer freedom Toyota of harrisburg allentown blvd, harrisburg, PA 17112(717) 545-4726 . Last night the intermediate shaft in the steering had separated from the steering column while driving at 20 mph. The vehicle was able to be stopped onto the side of the road. The vehicle was towed back to the dealer and they will diagnose the issue and get back in touch with the contact. The manufacturer had not been contacted yet. The failure mileage was 62,000. Tf.
Upon turning steering wheel, even slightly, an obvious "clunking" noise is heard and felt through the steering column. The mileage on the car was approximately 62k. At 70k I am having it repaired although I was told there wasn't a safety issue. The sound seems to have increased in the last 8k miles.
When I drive the vehicle you can hear a clunking sound in the steering column. It happens at low and high speeds. When make a turn right, or left you hear clunking is the steering column. It feels like the steering wants to come off, took it to the dealer and they state to fix it will cost over 1000$. I head there was a defect in the steering column which Toyota knows about, but has not done anything to recall and fix the problem.