Steering Problems of Toyota Highlander Hybrid

Toyota Highlander Hybrid owners have reported 41 steering related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 12 most common steering problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's steering (25 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's power steering failed (4 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Steering problems of Toyota Highlander Hybrid

The Steering problem

The contact owns a 2022 Toyota Highlander Hybrid. The contact stated that the second-row seats had been making an abnormal rattling sound. Additionally, the contact stated that there was an abnormally strong foul odor inside the vehicle.   Read details...

The Power Steering Failed problem

Power steering failure. Car was in motion turning when ps light came on and no power since then   Read details...

The Steering Column problem

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.   Read details...

The Electric Power Assist Steering System problem

I own a 2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid with 43058 miles. On October 6, 2008, after driving on the highway for one hour, I decided to visit my parents, while backing-up to park on the side of the street, I loss all the power steering.   Read details...

The Steering Is Tight problem

I was pulling up to subway and I noticed that my steering was a little tight. I went and ate and then headed to my friends house in orlando. While I was on the highway I almost hit a car because the steering started to jerk violently towards the right and left.   Read details...




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