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2004 Toyota HIGHLANDER Steering Linkages Rod Relay Connecting Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	582632
Internal NHTSA #	10153101
Manufacurer	TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION
Brand	TOYOTA
Model	HIGHLANDER
Model Year	2004
File date	23/02/06
Component	STEERING:LINKAGES:ROD:RELAY:CONNECTING
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	I own a 2004 toyota highlander v6. At 45,000 miles, i noticed a clunking sensation in my steering wheel. Long story short, toyota said it was a failed u-joint and had to replace my steering column assembly (part # 45220-48150) at a cost of $490 to me. Not covered by 5 yr/ 60000 mi drive train warranty or 3 yr/36000 mi either. I learned in an edmunds. Com highlander owners' chat room that i am not alone. Several people commented they have the same issue. The problem also occurs with camrys (which has the same chassis). The other owners complain of a long part backorder which sounds like this may be a widespread problem. Does this qualify for a recall and could i get my $490 refunded if so? Thank you. *nm
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	45000
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	KISSIMMEE, FL
VIN pattern	JTEGP21A640XXXXXX
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	13/05/04
Was original owner?	Y
Anti-lock brakes	Y
Cruise control	Y
Number of cylinders	6
Drive train type	FWD
Transmission type	AUTO
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Dealer's name	CENTRAL FLORIDA TOYOTA
Dealer's telephone number
Dealer's city	ORLANDO
Dealer's state code	FL
Dealer's ZIP code	32837

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Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
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2004 Toyota HIGHLANDER Steering Linkages Rod Relay Connecting Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2004 Toyota HIGHLANDER Steering Linkages Rod Relay Connecting Problems, Complaints and Defects

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