Table 1 shows six common steering related problems of the 2013 Toyota Highlander. The number one most common problem is related to the steering (27 problems). The second most common problem is related to the steering noise (seven problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Steering problems | |
| Steering Noise problems | |
| Steering Column problems | |
| Steering Pinion Shaft problems | |
| Steering Wheel Vibrate problems | |
| Power Steering Failed problems |
When I turn the steering faster than a certain speed, it will lock up for a moment, either turning right or left. Sometimes a light indicating a steering fault lights up on the dash cluster, sometimes not. When the turning of the wheel stops and locks up I cannot turn any more in that direction. Read details...
�thunk�/popping noise when turning the steering wheel left or right. Was told to replace the intermediate steering shaft, and learned that a new one was developed to fix this problem in 2013 but no recall or safety notice was sent to owners. Read details...
Investigation ea18006. My car has been making a clunking sound in the steering column during slow turns to the right so I did an internet search and found numerous discussions and articles talking about a 'known' issue with the steering column. One article led me to your investigation. Read details...