| Issue ID | 627829 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10188944 |
| Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | HIGHLANDER |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 06/03/07 |
| Component | STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2004 toyota highlander. When making a left turn the contact heard a clicking noise near the steering column. The contact stated that under normal driving conditions the vehicle swerved while driving forward. The dealer replaced the steering shaft and the clicking stopped, however, the swerving continued. The dealer stated that the power steering rack needed to be replaced. The current mileage is 46,000 , and failure mileage was 41,000. *ak |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 41000 |
| Number of Occurences | 2 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | BADEN, PA |
| VIN pattern | JTEEP21A840XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 22/03/03 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | AWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
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