NHTSA Complaint #10370188 — 2005 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER

STEERING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10370188
Vehicle	2005 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	July 1, 2008
Date Filed	December 9, 2010
Mileage	61,500 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	TX

Consumer Description

I NOTICED A CLUNKING NOISE AND ODD VIBRATION IN THE STEERING WHEEL WHEN TRAVELING AT A SLOW SPEED ESPECIALLY WHEN TURNING CORNERS OR ON A BUMPY ROAD. I DO BELIEVE THAT IF THE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT IS NOT REPLACED, IT COULD EASILY CAUSE UNNECESSARY ACCIDENTS DUE TO LOSS OF STEERING. TOYOTA HAS ISSUED 2 TSB CONCERNING THIS PROBLEM, HOWEVER THEY SHOULD BE FORCED TO HAVE THIS PART REPLACED. I WAS ABLE TO HAVE MINE REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY, BUT I'M REALLY WRITING FOR ALL OF THOSE OWNERS WHO MIGHT BE DRIVING WITH THIS PROBLEM, BECAUSE THEY DON'T HAVE THE MONEY TO HAVE IT REPLACED.

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