2006 Toyota Highlander steering problems

Dt*: the contact stated while making an emergency stop after traveling 25 MPH, the steering wheel locked up when the brakes were applied. The steering remained locked after the collision, although there was insufficient damage to interfere with the wheels. No injuries were sustained. A police report was taken and the vehicle was towed to the service dealer. The manufacturer was notified and an investigator was sent to inspect the vehicle. Updated 10/30/06. The consumer the ECU has bee replaced three times.

Once after parking and then twice while driving on a highway, the check hybrid system light, the vsc light, the check engine light, and the caution light all illuminated and the vehicle lost all power including steering assistance . Each time requiring multiple key turns to restart the vehicle into limp home mode. This vehicle has been repaired once before for a similar issue which occurred while driving up a hill in moderate traffic.