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2013 Toyota HIGHLANDER Steering Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1518985
Internal NHTSA #	11155784
Manufacurer	Toyota Motor Corporation
Brand	TOYOTA
Model	HIGHLANDER
Model Year	2013
File date	24/11/18
Component	STEERING
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Around a year ago, at approximately 58000 miles, i began to notice a knocking sound and steering vibration when i turned in either direction at low speed in city driving. I took the vehicle in for evaluation at rice toyota. The technicians could not hear anything. I took it back at 61,118 in february 2018 as the steering had gotten worse, now loose and sloppy feeling at any speed. They could hear/feel it this time and i was told it was the electric power steering motor and to just "turn the radio up". I was ready to trade the vehicle in, as i felt unsafe driving it anymore, but knew i couldn't in it's current condition. I did some research and found that others were having the same problems. There was even a tsb (bulletin t-sb-0034-13) issued on 4/26/17 regarding the steering pinion shaft. After i felt that i couldn't drive this car it anymore, i returned to rice toyota once again on 11/24/18 at 67,770 miles and the repaired the vehicle. "immediate steering shaft needs to be replaced" for a total of $588. 23. The vehicle now drives better, however, i have lost faith in it , as well as toyota. This is a very serious safety issue that needs to to be addressed for the safety of anyone driving a 2008-2013 highlander.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	58000
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Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	GREENSBORO, NC
VIN pattern	5TDYK3EH6DSXXXXXX
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
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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	15
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2013 Toyota HIGHLANDER Steering Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2013 Toyota HIGHLANDER Steering Problems, Complaints and Defects

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