2005 Toyota Highlander Column Problems
- 4
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
What owners report
- steering column · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Column
2005 toyota highlander. Consumer states the steering column was making a clicking noise each time the steering wheel was turned *tgw the vehicle was inspected and it was determined the steering column needed to be lubricated, but there was no way to lubricate it, to eliminate the sound. The consumer was advised it was not a safety issue, but the only way to correct it, was to install a new steering box which would…
ODI 10393498
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Tl*the contact owns a 2005 toyota highlander. While driving 25 mph and making a turn, the contact heard a clicking sound coming from the steering column including the sound of metal rubbing together. The contact said that there was a flaw in the manufacturers design. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was advised that the steering column needed to be replaced. The contact was also advised to file a…
ODI 10314370
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This is not a complaint or accident report but a report of facts that may benefit others. 2005 model toyota highlander, steering knocking/clunking. It can be detected by wiggling the steering wheel within 5 degrees. It is worse when the steering is loaded, e.g. When negotiating bends and minor curves. Taken to a toyota dealer and they decided that whole steering wheel shaft assembly needs to be replaced. I am…
ODI 10181316
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2005 highlander steering column shaft was bent, this caused vehicle to make a rattling noise. *ts the rattling occurred when going over road expansion gaps and minor bumps. ***nar***
ODI 10154060