| Issue ID | 1536795 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11176148 |
| Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | HIGHLANDER |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 11/02/19 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | While driving, the battery light on the dash illuminated, while the power assist steering no longer worked. The car could still drive and steer, but it was very difficult to turn. The power steering assist would intermittently come back on, and then go off again, making it extremely difficult to operate the car safely. In this condition, if there were a need to tuner the car suddenly, it would not be possible. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 158000 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | PATERSON, NJ |
| VIN pattern | JTEES41A992XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| 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 | 40 |
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