Problems with 2005 Toyota Highlander SUSPENSION

On saturday, may 30th at approximately 8:30 i was moving our 2005 highlander from the street into our reserved parking space within our complex. as i was starting my right hand turn into the complex the car accelerator stuck. i hit the curb on the driver's/left side causing the vehicle to veer to the right. as the car continued to accelerate i hit a tree and knocked over one of the community's posted signage. the impact made the car bounce backward partially into the drive, damaging the front passenger's side, drive shaft broke, front end part flew all over and a small fire occurred. police were call and report taken. they estimated the speed at 20-30 miles per hour. the report taken was not filed since the accident took place on private property. the tow truck driver started the vehicle to get it on the truck. he had a difficult time for he could not get the wheels to turn. on tuesday, june 2, we were notified by our insurance company that the vehicle was totaled. there was a recall repair done on ...

The rear wheel bearings on our 2005 toyota highlander failed at 94,000 miles. we heard strange noises from the rear end and asked our mechanic to check. he indicated that the right rear tire was "cupped" and suggested replacement. since it was time for new tires anyway, we did that but the noise continued. upon returning to the mechanic he dug further and reported that both rear wheel bearings were worn, the left (to the point of being dangerous) more than the right, to the point that they needed to be replaced. we went to the toyota dealer from who we purchased the car and their service department confirmed the diagnosis and we arranged for the needed repairs. when we asked the dealer and toyota directly whether this was problem they had seen before they indicated it was just wear and tear and basically, our hard luck. *tr

Tie rods separated while driving, causing total loss of control of vehicle. wheels turned sideways. going 30 miles per hour, was able to bring vehicle to a stop. vehicle was towed to dealership. they claimed rust, but we received verbal affirmation that no rust was found. *tr