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2012 Toyota HIGHLANDER Steering Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1676445
Internal NHTSA #	11340674
Manufacurer	Toyota Motor Corporation
Brand	TOYOTA
Model	HIGHLANDER
Model Year	2012
File date	29/03/17
Component	STEERING
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Had to install a new steering shaft assembly at the 5th yr inspection. The warranty was up, had to pay $451. 82 myself. Problem and noise from day one. Told i could have been in an accident from it. This was on 3/29/2017 at diehl automotive in butler, pa. Always clanked when turning wheel, loud noise. 1st time it was brought to my attention. Many others out there same way.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	77000
Number of Occurences
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	BUTLER, PA
VIN pattern	5TDDK3EH6CSXXXXXX
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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2012 Toyota HIGHLANDER Steering Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2012 Toyota HIGHLANDER Steering Problems, Complaints and Defects

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