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2005 Toyota HIGHLANDER Steering Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	717734
Internal NHTSA #	10263143
Manufacurer	TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION
Brand	TOYOTA
Model	HIGHLANDER
Model Year	2005
File date	24/03/09
Component	STEERING
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	I noticed a looseness & clicking noise in my steering while either parked or moving very slowly. A local mechanic i use diagnosed it as a worn rack & pinion (r&p) gear where it meets the steering column. I have an extended warranty on my '05 toyota highlander v6 with 60k miles. I brought car to king toyota in deerfield beach, fl and they said there is a toyota service bulletin on this problem which disassembles & lubricates the steering column. They said if that doesn't fix problem then they would change the r & p assembly. As a former airline maintenance planner i don't know how a lube would fix noise & looseness in a steering assembly... It felt like a worn part. If true, why did the steering column lose its lube after only 60k miles.. Was the lube missing from new & that's what caused the wear... If it was lubed was it a defective seal. Is the lube a stop gap way to delay a recall? My mechanic said & my own experience tells me something isn't right... This is a steering & possible vehicle control issue. Most of my driving is highway above 40-70mph, so i was concerned because my family & my life are at stake.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	59000
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	POMPANO BEACH, FL
VIN pattern	JTEGP21A850XXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
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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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What is Recall?
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.
What is Failure?
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.
What is Defect?
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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