2015 Toyota Highlander Steering Problems
- 19
- 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 19 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- steering wheel · 8 records
- power steering · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 7 |
| 30–60k mi | 5 |
| 60–100k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Steering
Our 2015 highlander steering intermittently locks up and has a complete loss of power. First happened when starting the vehicle and had to sit and start and stop over 15 times and the steering finally came back. We immediately contacted toyota and they said this vehicle had no recalled parts and there is no problem. When it happened the second time we took it in and they said it had a bad battery and the problem was…
ODI 11299797
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 toyota highlander. While driving approximately 40-45 mph, the steering wheel seized without warning. The contact stated that the vehicle drifted safely off of the roadway. The ignition was cycled off and on; however, the failure persisted. Additionally, with the ignition in the off position, the contact was able to manually turn the steering wheel in either direction. With the ignition in…
ODI 11203477
Electrical System · Engine · Steering
For two years now, my vehicle will randomly have an engine stall while operating the vehicle. It happens at different speeds and while going straight ahead or turning. The entire instrument panel and navigation screens shuts off and turns back on. I have taken the car in to toyota twice and was told they couldn't find anything wrong or get the the vehicle to malfunction again. Today, the engine didn't immediately…
ODI 11174754
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 toyota highlander. While the contact's son was driving at an unknown speed, the steering warning indicator illuminated and the steering wheel seized. The contact stated that the vehicle exhibited the same symptoms as listed in nhtsa campaign number: 15v144000 (steering). The vehicle was not taken to a dealer to have it diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified and stated that…
ODI 11110558
Steering
An intermittent squeaking noise occurs when turning the steering wheel left or right. I have noticed this when driving on a highway as well as on local roads
ODI 11097041
Steering
It is hard to turn wheel on low speed. Both directions
ODI 11073526
Electrical System · Steering
Two or three times now, while paused in traffic, i look at the radio instrument panel and it has completely shut off and reboots, it then causes all previously programmed information in the system to be changed. In addition at the same time, the steering feels like it "pauses". I checked my vin it is not in the recall but i will be taking it to the dealer as soon as possible. Once the electrical radio/entertainment…
ODI 10914905
Steering
Tl* the contact owned a 2015 toyota highlander. While driving approximately 50 mph on a winding road, the steering wheel locked up and prevented the contact from maintaining control. As a result, the vehicle drove into a ditch and flipped over. The air bags deployed. The vehicle was destroyed and towed. A police report was filed. The contact received injuries to the face and leg. Medical attention was not needed.…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10971873
Steering
While driving on a city street, the steering became extremely difficult as if power steering shut down. "eps failure, steering wheel harder to turn" warning appeared on the dash cluster. We pulled over, turned off the vehicle, then turned it back on -- the warning disappeared and steering was normal again. Our highlander was manufactured in 3/15. My vin was not in the recall for nhtsa campaign number: 15v144000.…
ODI 10811024
Steering
Received recall notice. Scheduled service on vehicle for saturday the 22nd of september 2015, 0930. Documentation indicated the recall would take a total of approximately 4 hours to complete. Recall was for eps ecu, urgent safety recall. At about 1445, received call from dealer that they would have to order the part and my vehicle would not be ready until the part was in on tuesday the 25th and repairs completed.…
ODI 10758836
Electrical System · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
Light on cruise control lever on steering column flickers off and on if vehicle is in motion and steering column is in use. Alternator in car already required replacement at 73,000. Dealership was advised of issue and i was told there was nothing wrong with the lever.
ODI 11130868
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 toyota highlander. The contact stated that while at a stop light, the steering wheel seized and became difficult to maneuver when making a right or left turn. The eps warning light illuminated. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 38,040.
ODI 10748574
Steering
I took my 2015 toyota highlander to fred anderson toyota in raleigh for a recall on the ciruit board for the electric power steering. They found that my car contained the defecctive part and were unable to provide me an eta on the replacement part. The dealershiip provided a camry rental car, not a comparable vehicle. The entire reason i purchased the highlander was becuase my family need a large suv. I traded in a…
ODI 10722682
Steering
A safety recall on a possible defective circuit board for the electric power steering, i was told that there is no parts available to replace the defective parts and they don't even know when is the parts will be available.
ODI 10722261
Steering
I received my recall letter for the eps ecu unit 5/13. Inspection would take 1.5 hours, replacement 2.5 hours or longer depending on the dealer's work schedule. The first available appt at the dealership was 5/20. On 5/20 i drove to the dealership for a morning appointment and it was confirmed that my vehicle had the problem. I was told they had to order the part, would keep my vehicle and they would provide a…
ODI 10722752
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 toyota highlander. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v144000(steering) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
ODI 10722300
Steering
I received a recall notice in the mail on may 12 about a possible defective circuit board for the electric power steering. I took the car to a toyota dealer on may 13, and was told later that day that my car did indeed have one of the units deemed defective. I was given a loaner car at no charge. Everything seemed ok, but now it is 10 days later, and no replacement part has arrived. Not only that but both the dealer…
ODI 10721074
Steering
This vehicle has severe torque steer when accelerating at highway speed. The vehicle pulls hard left and you have to fight the wheel to maintain control. It is very dangerous , especially when trying to pass another vehicle. My complaints to the dealership were waved aside - one tech told me "all our front wheel drive cars do it"
ODI 10926055
Steering
When accelerating from a stop and especially when turning, say at a stop sign, one looses control of steering. The car is also difficult to steer when going into passing gear. I fear that losing control is a major safety problem. My toyota dealership will not do anything about this problem. This happens repeatedly, even though i drive conservatively and has since i bought the car in december 2014.
ODI 10916795