Table 1 shows one common steering related problems of the 2012 Toyota Highlander Hybrid.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Steering Noise problems |
The vehicle developed a clunk or knock type noise when turning the steering wheel left or right. It occurred at slow speeds such as turning at an intersection. This required replacement of the steering intermediate shaft. This is a known , reported defect on highlanders from 2008 - 2013. It needs to be elevated to the level of a recall.