| Issue ID | 770589 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10314528 |
| Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | HIGHLANDER |
| Model Year | 2003 |
| File date | 12/02/10 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 2003 toyota highlander-limited (v6): power steering pump fluid lines corroding and leaking fluid; thereby causing failure of pwr-assisted steering at any speed. In jan-feb 2010, my highlander exhibited significantly reduced steering ease at intermittent periods. Highest safety risk occurrences were at (1) hwy speeds, and (2) city traffic speeds when accident avoidance handling was required. A dealer in frederick, md diagnosed the prob as thoroughly corroded pwr steering pump lines. They replaced the lines at my cost. The vehicle had only 56k miles on it. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 56000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | MOUNT AIRY, MD |
| VIN pattern | JTEHF21A630XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| Date of purchase | 08/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | 4WD |
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| Vehicle speed | 40 |
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