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2005 Toyota HIGHLANDER Steering Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	692084
Internal NHTSA #	10241446
Manufacurer	TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION
Brand	TOYOTA
Model	HIGHLANDER
Model Year	2005
File date	21/03/08
Component	STEERING
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Around the middle of march 2008, my 2005 toyota highlander has knocking sounds on the steering wheel when i make turns. I sought the advise of a mechanic friend who has worked with lexus in the past. He conducted a test drive and ocular inspection and advised me to bring the vehicle to the dealer for he suspects a problem with the steering shaft assembly. On march 24, 2008, i brought the vehicle to a toyota dealer and was advised to replace intermediate steering shaft assembly. I paid a total of $469. 29 for the service by toyota city, mamaroneck, ny 10543 inv. [xxx] . The car has 14,549 miles during the date of service. I wrote toyota usa for a refund of the amount i spent and got an assurance that they will look into it. Family members use the car in the usual course of grocery, school and related travel activities and has not abused it. For your information, this is also well maintained as we follow the suggestions/advise of the owner's manual for maintenance scheduled checks. My vin [xxx] . The letter of assurance from toyota sales usa was received several months ago and request for refund has not been acted upon. Thank you very much. Have a great day! Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6)
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	14545
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	NEW ROCHELLE, , NY
VIN pattern	JTEEP21A150XXXXXX
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	07/08/26
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
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Drive train type	4WD
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Vehicle speed	30
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A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
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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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Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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

2005 Toyota HIGHLANDER Steering Problems, Complaints and Defects

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