Toyota Highlander Hybrid owners have reported 40 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 (24 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.
My 2006 highlander drove just fine. Parked in my usual spot and the next time I start it my p/s light is on and I have no steering. I searched online and it seems to be a common problem for it to just quit working on people. Read details...
Power steering failure. Car was in motion turning when ps light came on and no power since then Read details...
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...
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...
Pulling away from parked position. Steering system failed,making vehicle undriveable. Vehicle is currently at town&country Toyota in charlotte nc. Had this failure happened at high speed a fatal accident could have occurred. Read details...