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2004 Toyota HIGHLANDER Steering Hydraulic Power Assist System Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	523526
Internal NHTSA #	10107233
Manufacurer	TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION
Brand	TOYOTA
Model	HIGHLANDER
Model Year	2004
File date	12/11/04
Component	STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	While driving 3 mph driver noticed that the slip light indicator appeared on the dashboard and remained on. Suddenly, the vehicle failed to accelerate, and the steering wheel locked. Driver pulled over, and vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection. Mechanic informed the driver that steering needed to be aligned, and aligned it. However, the problem recurred, and mechanic determined that the steering sensor needed to be replaced. ak...... Steering sensor is on back order for 1 month. This sensor is on both the toyota highlander and sienna. ak
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	161000
Number of Occurences	2
Source of the issue	HOTLINE VOQ
City and State	DAVIS, CA
VIN pattern	JTEDP21AX40XXXXXX
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	29/01/04
Was original owner?	Y
Anti-lock brakes	Y
Cruise control	Y
Number of cylinders	4
Drive train type	U
Transmission type	AUTO
Vehicle speed	3
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2004 Toyota HIGHLANDER Steering Hydraulic Power Assist System Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2004 Toyota HIGHLANDER Steering Hydraulic Power Assist System Problems, Complaints and Defects

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