2010 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 9%of 22 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 56,030miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the steering of the 2010 Toyota Highlander Hybrid, 9% of the 22 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 56,030 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Very common problem is being reported in all of the highlanders of 2008 forward. At low mileage, the steering column has a bearing in it called a stub shaft but apparently gets loose leaving to a clunk and looseness in the steering. It is so common that our dealer has to keep multiple replacement parts in stock. People are reporting this within the 36,000 mile warranty, my car began to do it at about 60,000 miles. It is a $700 repair. Loss of control of the vehicle is possible.”
NHTSA complaint #10840076, filed 2016-03, 60 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10062035Feb 25, 2013Summary to be provided on a future date.
- 10075792Feb 21, 2013Summary to be provided on a future date.
Steering: other model years
Other parts of the 2010 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
6 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsHybrid propulsion system
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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