2006 Toyota Highlander Steering Problems
- 10
- 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.
Among these 10 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 3 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Steering
While driving, we (multiple drivers) experience intermittent loss of power steering at slow to moderate speeds (below 30 mph). We have checked the fluids and all looks good. The mechanic cannot pinpoint the issue and i've noted that multiple people on the internet have experienced the same issue. The issue occurs very sporadically and may go days without recurrence. It has occurred during turns around the corner as…
ODI 11297554
Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
Steering recall: i have a 2006 toyota highlander hy with the p/s (powers steering) light on. I've been to toyota twice in the past week and only owned the vehicle for 2 weeks. They say they cannot do anything without knowing the problem and i've told them the problem. The vehicle also tries to accelerate on its on when at a complete stop.
ODI 10970680
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota highlander. While making a right turn at approximately 5 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver and the instrument panel illuminated. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 142,085. Updated 04/06/16*lj,updated…
ODI 10795032
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 toyota highlander. While driving at 35 mph the steering seized and made steering the vehicle very difficult. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing; however, the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. The mechanic cleaned the power steering pump, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure…
ODI 10732272
Electrical System · Steering
I have owned this highlander hybrid 2006, for exactly 1 week. There were no incidents leading up to this one while owner drove vehicle that week. Owner started car on saturday morning to get kids to soccer game and vocal class, both missed. Upon starting vehicle driver noticed p/s warning sensor light on dashboard. Then put car in reverse and realized there was no power steering in vehicle? This was the one and only…
ODI 10587597
Steering · Suspension · Wheels
I brought 2006-1007 highlander hybrid vehicle in 2005 from the beginning i am having difficulties with the steering i told dealer multiple times, toyota company multiple times about the steering problem. As soon as i drive above 25 mph my car pulls towards right very badly i have to apply lot of pressure on the steering to put on the road. Due to this i spent 1000s of dollars to do wheel alignment and steering check…
ODI 10435165
Service Brakes, Electric · Steering
My highlander hybrid 06 seems to have a low braking power mostly at low speeds and it slip, i tried to shift to n and that doesn't solve the problem. Note that the problem is frequently happens but not always. And nobody can resolve it. *tr
ODI 10308044
Steering
I turned on the car and the steering wheel locked up or was not powersteering any longer and for a 55 year old woman driving this car is impossible. *tr
ODI 10251726
Axle Assembly · Steering
Last sunday, october 14, 2007, i was driving my 2006 highlander hybrid at hormigueros, pr (zip code 00660), when suddenly the vehicle's steering got really stiff. It all happened at a cruising speed of 40-45 miles per hour when suddenly the vehicle's turning wheel got hard and it got really difficult to control. I surely got the scare of my life. I experienced some difficulties while trying to stop the vehicle and…
ODI 10206742
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Steering
2006 toyota highlander hybrid had problems with brakes and steering going out at the same time**nar** the vehicle was involved in an accident. When the consumer slammed on the brakes there was no pulsating sensation, as expected when the abs activates. The consumer believes the brakes and steering failed at the same time. The vehicle coasted about 150 feet until it impacted another vehicle.
Crash reported
ODI 10179566