2004 Toyota Highlander Steering Problems

“While traveling through a highway construction zone my car suddenly became hard to steer, and my speed became greater, tried to (break) decelerate the car began sliding out of control-plowing into the road construction barriers part lodged in front passenger windshield. The car went through the ditch became airborne through a rod iron fence shattered the rear second-row right side window spun out , and came to rest just feet from the some pileings. …”

“The steering angle sensor went on randomly during driving, the traction control indicator light was on, causing engine speed slow down and sluggish on road, it happened a few times. I drove slowly to the dealer, it costs over $600.00 to fix the problem, I am very disappointed at Toyota.”

“Noisy steering shaft caused me to take car to dealership, where I was told the shaft was 'worn' (tiny bearings within the shaft were worn) and the shaft was replaced. Dealer informed me they'd seen this problem on other Toyota highlanders, and on their economy Toyota prisms as well, but manufacturer had not issued any recalls. I paid the bill using my extended warranty.”

“While driving on busy highway the steering of my Toyota became impossible I managed to get car off of road . Had vehicle towed to garage the steering angle sensor had gone bad the mechanic advised me that this was a dangerous situation. I was also informed that there had been a technical service bulletin sent out on this situation. I just feel that the owners need to be aware of this situation and Toyota should take some responsibility for this dangerous default.”

“Bout my 2004 Highlander 3 months ago, used, with 46k miles on it. I took it to my mechanic last week to get the oil changed and tires rotated. He took it for a drive and said that it won't pass inspection in 3 months because of the steering. There is a clunk in the steering, which I never thought was abnormal but he said it is. He also said there is a service bulletin out on it. I called the dealer and made an appointment for next week. I seriously had better not have to pay for this.”