| Issue ID | 861342 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10403974 |
| Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | HIGHLANDER |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 01/03/11 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2005 toyota highlander. The contact stated he heard a clanking noise when driving approximately 10 mph. The contact also stated he could feel a bump in the steering column during the failure. The failure recurred whenever turns were made at low speeds. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 141,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 141000 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | WISCONSIN RAPIDS, WI |
| VIN pattern | JTEEP21A050XXXXXX |
| 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? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 10 |
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