Toyota Highlander owners have reported 351 steering related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 21 most common steering problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's steering (226 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's steering column (35 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
At 11:15 am, June 13, 2025 when I turn right at intersection, my steering wheel suddenly became hard (could not turn). My car nearly hit median in my left hand when the steering wheel back to normal. So I could steer my car avoid accident. This is first time I encountered problem like this. Read details...
Mileage on 2008 Highlander sport is 159226. Wife adjusted steering telescope/tilt when slowing to stop sign. Steering wheel column came off in her lap. Read details...
Steering shaft clunking noise when turn left or right at low speed. Confirmed steering intermediate shaft failure by ira Toyota technician on 7/31/2020 . This is 3rd times failure. 1st failure was Jan/2012 and 2nd time failure was 11/2013. Read details...
Making popping noise in steering wheel when turning. Took to dealership where I have it serviced and they informed me it was the steering shaft assembly. Which cost $273 dollars before labor. My understanding is that they have had problems with the 2008 to 2013 models. Read details...
Tl- the contact owns a 2012 Toyota Highlander. The contact stated that when they attempt to turn the vehicle either left or right the vehicle's steering would suddenly lock. The contact stated that in oder to release the steering wheel they would have to retrack the steering wheel, quickly, to the Read details...