2013 Toyota Highlander Steering Problems
- 40
- 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 40 stored complaint records:
- 3 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- steering wheel · 24 records
- steering column · 12 records
- steering shaft · 11 records
- clunking noise · 10 records
- intermediate steering · 8 records
- turning right · 7 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 22 |
| 60–100k mi | 10 |
| 1–30k mi | 5 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Seats · Steering
While turning the steering i feel a klunk this is happens always when turn the wheel. Frustrated really need your help. Regards..
ODI 11079450
Steering
KNOCK IN THE STEERING WHEEL WHEN TURNING.
ODI 11143688
Steering
When turning right the steering was making a clicking/knocking sound. I only have 30000 miles on the car, which i have had 100000 plus miles on cars and never had this issue. Apparently toyota has diagnosed this with a bad u-joint in the steering intermediate shaft with a hefty price tag to fix. This seems like a complaint from multiple people and on multiple sites. I think this should be looked into by toyota and…
ODI 11023612
Steering
Steering makes nocking sound (and steering wheel vibrates) when turning right while in motion
ODI 11012220
Steering
Knocking sound and vibration felt on steering wheel when turning right. It only occurs in motion.
ODI 11012219
Steering
Our 2013 highlander developed a light clunking noise in the steering column after a accident in october of 2013. We thought nothing of it until december 2017 when the clunking increased in loudness and frequency. We have the problem checked out by gullo toyota of conroe, texas. They found the mid steering column shaft that was failing and causing the clunking noise and recommended replacing this part for safety…
Crash reported
ODI 10960130
Steering
Steering tsb by toyota: while driving vehicle and turning corners, i felt poping clunking noise in steering wheel. Sometimes made steering wheel vibrate. Instead of just a service bulletin, this should be a recall since toyota has re-designed the failing component. Took vehicle into dealer to have fixed. Would have paid full repair price but was able to negotiate a discounted price for vehicle with only 52,000…
ODI 10904514
Steering
My 2013 toyota highlander was purchased used in 2015 with about 40,000 miles on it. In 2016 the car started to make a "thumping" noise when i make a left turn over a bump but it didn't happen often and i thought it was related to my garage entry of a 1.5" bump in the pavement. Most noticeable at low speeds but that may be a result of the lower interior noise. The care has had these noises become more prevalent since…
ODI 11163450
Steering
Toyota 2013 highlander with 31237 miles had to replace the steering shaft due to thud-thud noise when turning right or left. I bought car new from dealership. Car still under warranty but was told it will probably happen again. Parts and labor estimated to be $500+ each time in the future. According to information on internet this is not a random issue with highlanders and has been going on for some time. This…
ODI 10826157
Steering
Intermediate steering shaft - noise began around 60k miles and has continued to get worse, now at 104k. If toyota knowingly made a design change and issued a new replacement part, recall should be issued.
ODI 11299473
Steering
My intermediate steering shaft makes clunk nosies turning left at low speeds and now progress when turning right at times. I have 50k miles and started this issue at 38k miles. It gets louder seems like. Concerned it will effect the safety of the vehicle.
ODI 11192195
Electrical System · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 toyota highlander. While driving at approximately 45 mph, the power steering failed and the instrument panel displayed that the power steering needed assistance. The vehicle was driven to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician stated that the electronic computer that managed the steering needed to be replaced. The manufacture was notified of the failure. The vin was unknown.…
ODI 10760954
Service Brakes · Steering
I turned on my car, put it on drive when i tried to press the gas and turn the wheel to get out of the parking lot the steering wheel locked so hard i could not turn it. I pressed on the brakes but the brakes were not functioning at all as i was pressing on the brake pad the check engine light came on and so did the brake light on the dash board, on the big screen where it shows my info and other fancy gadgets…
Crash reported
ODI 10703233
Steering
The steering column is making a thunking-type of noise when turning, usually at low speeds, around corners (not slight turns, such as when the road changes on the freeway). It's been documented in my records at least since 30,000 miles, just out of toyota's warranty period. The car dealer reported that they were unable to duplicate the issue at the 30,000 service, as documented. It wasn't happening as frequently…
ODI 10926227
Electrical System · Steering
The 2013 highlander was serviced in florida monday 10/27 for 15000 miles service, today my sister was driving since service, the traction light came on ,the engine light was flashing , the highlander was not stable driving straight on the road and seemed like it needs a tune up.i called the dealer and it was taken their ,first response was gas put in, yes . Was told possible the cap was not put on right and with…
ODI 10651095