Steering Column Problems of Toyota Highlander Hybrid

Very common problem is being reported in all of the highlanders of 2008 forward. At low mileage, the steering column has a bearing in it called a stub shaft but apparently gets loose leaving to a clunk and looseness in the steering. It is so common that our dealer has to keep multiple replacement parts in stock. People are reporting this within the 36,000 mile warranty, my car began to do it at about 60,000 miles. It is a $700 repair. Loss of control of the vehicle is possible.

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There is a "clicking sound" in the steering column, especially when the car is in motion, and worse if turning the steering wheel while going over a bump. Feels as if something is loose in the steering system. Almost feels like a loose cv joint. This has been going on since I picked the car up from the dealer. The dealer tells me that this is a "characteristic of the vehicle". Problem has been persisting, and I showed this to another dealer, who told me that Toyota knows about the problem, and is working on it. Spoke with Toyota, who denied any knowledge, but offered a factory representative to meet with me and to test the car. Awaiting my appointment with Toyota factory representative.

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