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2005 Toyota HIGHLANDER Steering Column Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	851688
Internal NHTSA #	10393498
Manufacurer	TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION
Brand	TOYOTA
Model	HIGHLANDER
Model Year	2005
File date	01/04/11
Component	STEERING:COLUMN
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	2005 toyota highlander. Consumer states the steering column was making a clicking noise each time the steering wheel was turned *tgw the vehicle was inspected and it was determined the steering column needed to be lubricated, but there was no way to lubricate it, to eliminate the sound. The consumer was advised it was not a safety issue, but the only way to correct it, was to install a new steering box which would cost between $400-500.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	49000
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	CONSUMER LETTER
City and State	SPRING HILL, FL
VIN pattern	JTEDP21A150XXXXXX
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
No. of fatalities
Date of purchase	07/08/26
Was original owner?	Y
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
Number of cylinders	6
Drive train type
Transmission type	AUTO
Vehicle speed
DoT tire identifier
Tire size
Location of tire code
Type of tire failure code
Was defective tire repaired?
Date of manufacture
Type of child seat code
Type of restraint
Dealer's name	SUN TOYOTA
Dealer's telephone number
Dealer's city	NEW PORT RICHEY
Dealer's state code	FL
Dealer's ZIP code	34652

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2005 Toyota HIGHLANDER Steering Column Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2005 Toyota HIGHLANDER Steering Column Problems, Complaints and Defects

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